chess set
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chess sets
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But Duchamp’s greatest objects are his designs for exhibition brochures and posters, and a masterly wooden chess set from 1918.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Chacho's clients got up and headed calmly towards the nearest shelter -- a school basement next door complete with a table football, giant chess set and collection of Harry Potter books.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
"Afghans are fond of chess and you would often find a chess set in most family homes," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2023
“I love chess,” he said, placing his own silver and gold chess set on a table.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
Grandfather had won that chess set in a card game with a ship’s captain from Siam.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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