Weird Chess Set, check it out !

[King]

Originally Posted by www.megachess.com

What makes this large ceramic chess set unusual is its artistic portrayal of the Middle East conflict. Arrayed against the forces of the West are burkha clad Islamic extremists. Look closely -- all those pieces look the same. The challenge playing for or against the Islamic extremist side is to remember which piece is which -- like in the real conflict.

Besides the ominous, dark pieces of the Islamic extremist side, the play on art continues to the other side, with the stack of gold coins representing cash-is-king and the Statue of Liberty as queen.

The Game at Hand does not reflect an opinion for or against the War in Iraq, but is art with symbols and poignancy to compel the viewer to think and feel. For another look at chess and such conflicts, take a peek at our King Alphonse poster.

Each ceramic figure is hand made one at a time by the artistic duo of Debbie and Larry Kline. They make the chessboard by hand, too, with its 5" squares.



The Islamic extremist side




Cash is king



Queen


Pawn



Pentagon rook


White House rook



Rabbi Bishop



Pope Bishop


Tank Knight


Jet Plane Knight





The Game at Hand chess set was featured at the opening ceremonies of the 2006 US Chess Championships.

LOOOL , i think this is crazy !! its too stupid and i dont think its even fun to play with that set =S .

[King]

Heres a pic of the whole set

[Chessleader]

Thanks bro for sharing the precious piece with us, this set is very unique it deserves to be seen, i'll buy 1 for my room as long as i see it lively

[King]

you're welcome, heheheh trust me you dont want that..., it costs like $4350 =p , it is called "The Game at Hand"