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10 Scoresheets from World Championship matches

These are the authentic scoresheets from iconic World Chess Championship matches

1948 World Championship Tournament memorabilia

The 1948 World Chess Championship was a pivotal event in the history of chess, marking the transition of control over the championship title to FIDE

5 chess sets you definitely haven't seen

Chess sets come in all shapes and forms! Some are historical, some artistic, some practical to play, and others not so much

Alexander Alekhine in photographs

A selection of photographs, known and less so, chronicles the chess journey of Alexander Alekhine, the fourth World Chess Champion

Chess before the 20th century

Chess is as old as the hills. These ten exhibits will take you on a journey from the 12th century to the end of the 19th century

Chess sets that belonged to famous chess players

Chess sets that belonged to famous grandmasters before they made their way into museums

World Championship Medals

These medals symbolize the pinnacle of achievement in chess—winning the World Championship

World Championship Posters

Explore the visual chronicles of chess history with this collection of unique tournament posters

World Championship Trophies

The trophies for the World Chess Championships come in all sizes and forms

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