From intricately designed pawns to boards from luxury brands, check out the most expensive chess sets in the world.

A: The chess board represents a miniature world where ... This is a very heraldic art piece, we could say. Q: This work was installed during our most recent presidential election in November.

Duchamp also elaborated on his choice of chess over art in the following words: "The chess pieces are the block alphabet which shapes thoughts; and these thoughts, although making a visual design on ...

Narrator: With every shaving and small incision, master artisans turn these trunks of wood into 32 hand-carved chess pieces. You can pick up a plastic set for $20, but a wooden set certified for ...