Wizard of Oz Chess Pieces - SAC Antiqued "Roman Themed Chess Pieces" each of them illustrating theoretical

each of them illustrating theoretical and practical endgame methods

The 5" King and the Queen are represented by the Head Gardner and his wife and the other pieces show familiar items often found in the traditional garden - Bishop is a sun dial

Also under the microscope are the games of the other great Western players of Fischer's era - Samuel Reshevsky

This book has an unusual approach to the idea of "practical examples" as the examples often start in the opening

the author concentrates on developing a solid understanding of the ideas of each opening so that readers can start each game with confidence

Wizard of Oz Chess Pieces - SAC Antiqued "Roman Themed Chess Pieces" each of them illustrating theoreticalThis magnificent chess set is based on the characters portrayed in the original story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written in 1899 by L Frank Baum. The story was published in book form in 1900 and has undoubtedly become a classic of literature. The look of these pieces are based on the original illustrations of the incredible book! Specifications: King height: 4 1 2" King base: 1 1 2" Recommend Board: 2" squares