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10 majestic chess sets for nerds

Posted Feb 26th, 2010 at 8:05 AM and seen
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The game of chess is well-known as the be all and end all of competitive strategy, but the iconic game board and its pieces are apparently also a hotbed for artistic inspiration and interpretation. Check out the ten nerdiest chess sets of all time:

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Yep, not only is it a Simpsons chess set, but the whole Simpson clan is sporting regal garb. Best. Chess set. Ever.

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The holy trinity of geekdom has indeed arrived. Dungeons and Dragons meets Lego meets chess. Amen.

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