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This is the standard (regular) edition of “Chess Players: From Charlie Chaplin to the Wu-Tang Clan” — an outstanding photo book exploring the relationship between chess and culture over the last 130 years. Expect world-famous actors, artists, politicians, and musicians, seen through the unexpected lens of chess.
| Size | 245 × 180 mm |
| Pages | 192 |
| Produced in association with | World Chess and FIDE |
Want the collector’s version in a premium box? Choose the limited edition (collector box): Chess Players — Limited Edition.
Keep the chessboard dry at all times, and avoid any form of exposure to water.
Water damages the board.
Keep the board away from extreme temperatures,humidity, an air conditioner, and a fan.
Humidity makes your board expand and contract.
Keep the chessboard away from direct sunlight or harsh artificial light to avoid damages.
If the chessboard gets scratched,clean the smudges with a little damp piece of fabric.
If the chessboard feels sticky, wipe with a piece of cloth.
Dust regularly using a dry, soft piece of fabric.
Use beeswax or 3M polish once a monthfor the shine of the board as the boards have HV melamine lacquer coating on them.
Keep chess pieces away from humidity and heat.
It can cause cracking, discolouration, and warping of chess pieces.
Do not use 3M polish for chessmen.
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Beautiful book. I really liked the mix of chess, culture, and photography. It feels very premium and works perfectly as a coffee table book. Not a training book, but a very enjoyable one for anyone who loves chess and its place in history and culture.
