The Contemporary Game: Chess '72

$300.00

A unique take on chess and politics. The unusual chessmen for Chess '72 were designed and sculpted by Alexander Silveri of Graz, Austria. The pieces are a thick plastic and include George McGovern, Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Eugene McCarthy, J. Edgar Hoover, Edward Kennedy, and more, with the pawns being elephants and donkeys.

Dimensions:

21.5" W x 24.25" D

Kings are approximately 7.25” tall

A unique take on chess and politics. The unusual chessmen for Chess '72 were designed and sculpted by Alexander Silveri of Graz, Austria. The pieces are a thick plastic and include George McGovern, Richard Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Eugene McCarthy, J. Edgar Hoover, Edward Kennedy, and more, with the pawns being elephants and donkeys.

Dimensions:

21.5" W x 24.25" D

Kings are approximately 7.25” tall

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Condition:

This set is in good condition. Included are the original box, pieces, board, and booklet. The board and booklet show some foxing due to being older, acidic paper.