Chessboard Collection (page 4)

A Game at Chess: Lord Grey Playing William IV, 1948. Artist: John Doyle
A Game at Chess: Lord Grey Playing William IV, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

The Chess Players, 1948. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Chess Players, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

Abdullas Theatre Guide: Midnight Drama - Forgive Me - Darling, 1939. From Punch, or the London Charivari. - December 20, 1939. [Messrs. Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Limited, London, 1927]

Chess Playing, c1928. Artist: Yvan Attal
Chess Playing, c1928. From The Studio Volume 96. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]

The International Chess Congress - some of the chief members of the Liverpool Chess Club, 1890. A print from The Graphic, 23 August 1890

Chess and Cards, c1850s. Detail from a stereoscopic card

A Game of Chess, c1900s-c1910s(?)

Chess, 1850s. Stereoscopic card

Chess: Death checkmating a king, c1400 (1956). A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential, by Readers Union

The Chess Players. Stereoscope Detail

Playing chess, 13th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 13th century manuscript illustration (ms. no 7266), held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Sketches at the International Chess Tournament, May 5, 1883. Artist: Corbould
Sketches at the International Chess Tournament, May 5, 1883

The Chessplayers, 1864. An engraving from the Illustrated Times, (London, 1864)

Chess match, at Parsloes, Febuary 23rd, 1794, in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador, 1794. Artist: Cook
Chess match, at Parsloe s, in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador, 23 February 1794

The annual blindfold entertainment at the city chess club, 1876. An engraving from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, (London, 1876)

A Fix, Black to Move, 19th century. Artist: Cheltnam
A Fix, Black to Move, 19th century

The Automaton Chess Player, 1845. Illustration published in The Illustrated London News, (1845)

Square and circular chessboards, 14th century, (1833). An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)

Ancient Chess Play, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the Harleian Collection of the British Library

Margrave Otto IV of Brandenburg Playing Chess (From the Codex Manesse), c1300. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Fantasy of a billionaire: a human chess game, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th July 1904

Chess Being Played With Little People

Two grey tabby cats playing chess; Vancouver british columbia canada

Charlemagnes Chess set from the 14th century. Museum at Ron
Charlemagnes Chess set from the 14th century. Stamps of Montpellier. Museum at Roncesvalles. Navarre. Spain

WILHELM STEINITZ (1836-1900). German chess master. Photograph, c1895

Susi - getting tired of playing chess. 1950s

Susi - sitting on chess board
Susi - sitting on a chess board. 1950s

Susi - asleep on chess board
Susi - asleep on a chess board after a tough game. 1950s

Chess board with pieces on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Susi - chewing a chess piece. 1950s

Susi - playing chess. 1950s

Susi - lying on chess board
Susi - lying on a chess board, chewing a chess piece. 1950s

Women playing chess in a tournament. Date: circa 1960s

Tables, Liqueur Cases and Cigar Cabinets, Plate 104. 5
Smokers Tables, Liqueur Cases and Cigar Cabinets, Plate 104.5. Date: circa 1880s

Fancy Wood Tables, Plate 101. 5
Fancy Wood Tables, Plate 101.5, showing a range of tables, some with squares marked for chess and draughts. Date: circa 1880s

Two kittens on a New Year card, playing with chess pieces. circa 1890s

GEORGIA: SEGREGATION, 1962. Residents playing chess outside housing designated for African-Americans in Albany, Georgia. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, August 1962

CESSOLIS: CHESS, 1493-94. Woodcut frontispiece to Jacobus de Cessolis Libro di Giuoco di Scacchi ( Book of the Game of Chess ), printed at Florence, Italy, 1493-94

CESSOLIS: CHESS, c1483. Woodcut from Jacobus de Cessolis The Game and Playe of the Chesse, printed by William Caxton, c1483

Othon IV, Marquis of Brandenburg, playing chess with his wife Hedwige de Habsbourg
KW415622 Othon IV, Marquis of Brandenburg, playing chess with his wife Hedwige de Habsbourg, from Les Arts au Moyen Age, published 1873 (litho) by French School

Scene from the Life of the Russian Tsar: Playing Chess, 1865 (oil on canvas)
BAL194919 Scene from the Life of the Russian Tsar: Playing Chess, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Schwarz, Viatcheslav Grigorievitch (1838-68); 26.5x33 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Group of people playing games, Jacob Folkema, 1761

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and Ben Jonson (1572-1637) Engaged in a Game of Chess
XJF152749 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and Ben Jonson (1572-1637) Engaged in a Game of Chess (engraving) (b/w photo) by Mander, Karel van (1548-1606) (after); Private Collection; Dutch

SPAIN: CHESS, c1283. Manuscript illumination, Spanish, c1283

SPAIN: CHESS, c1283. Muslims in Spain playing chess. Manuscript illumination, Spanish, c1283

SPAIN: CHESS, c1283. Muslims playing chess in Spain. Manuscript illumination, c1283

GERMANY: KULTURKAMPF, 1875. Pope Pius IX moving his game piece, the encyclical Quod nunquam of 5 February 1875, against Otto von Bismarcks anti-clerical moves on the chessboard of Kulturkampf

CHESS PLAYERS, c1795. An Indian man and an Englishman playing chess in India. Aquatint, English, 1806, after a drawing, c1795, by Charles Gold

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In the realm of strategy and intellect, the chessboard has witnessed countless historic moments. One such event took place in Germany during the Kulturkampf of 1875, where Pope Pius IX made a calculated move with his encyclical Quod nunquam. Meanwhile, cats playfully pounce on a chessboard in an artistic portrayal by Goupil and Co. , showcasing their innate curiosity. The intellectual prowess displayed at the Oxford and Cambridge Chess Match in the 19th century was nothing short of remarkable. Chess celebrities gathered for late-night meetings in 1855, engaging in intense battles of wit and skill that captivated spectators. Amidst an army inspection, generals strategize like grandmasters on a checkerboard wall mural, symbolizing their tactical acumen. A checkerboard adorned with gold hummingbirds adds elegance to this ancient game's visual appeal. A black horse stands tall as it guards its territory on the chequered battlefield—a testament to strength and resilience. In Santa Catalina Park, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, men gather under palm trees to engage in friendly matches against nature's backdrop. Liberale da Verona's masterpiece "The Chess Players" transports us back to ca. 1475 when knights battled across checkered squares amidst medieval splendor. The Cafe de la Regence hosted a prestigious chess tournament captured by Le Monde Illustre in 1874—an event that showcased both talent and camaraderie among competitors. Lastly, Charlemagne's exquisite chess set from the 14th century resides within Ron Museum—a reminder of how this timeless game transcends generations while preserving history itself. From political maneuvering to feline frolics; from academic rivalries to military simulations; from ornate decorations to cultural gatherings—the chessboard remains an enduring symbol of strategic brilliance throughout time.