This is a truly unique set and only available from TheChessPiece.com!

This interesting political character set comprises pieces that are 5" tall and have common base sizes of 1 1/2" in diameter with felt bases. These are hand-carved pieces formed in a unique limestone composite. Every piece is individually hand finished, hand-named and checked by the sculptor offering a signed certificate of authenticity.

This set of 32 pieces feature modern day characters taken from all over the world during the 2002/3 timeframe and who made the headlines at that time.



In 10 years time the world will have changed considerably making this set a fascinating historical talking piece for those collectors that own it, creating a wonderful new dimension in chess!

The pieces include the following characters:

Kings, George Bush (US).......Saddam Hussein (Iraq)
Queens, Laura Bush (US).......Winnie Mandela (South Africa)
Bishops, Ariel Sharon (Israel).......Yasser Arafat (Palestine)
Bishops 2, Chancellor Schroeder (Germany).......Jacques Chirac (France)
Knights 1, Tony Blair (UK).....Colonel Gadaffi (Libya)
Knights 2, Vladimir Putin (Russia).......Fidel Castro (Cuba)
Rooks 1, Kofi Annan (UN).......Kim Jong II (North Korea)
Rooks 2,Colin Powell (US).....Osama Bin Laden (Al Queada)
Pawns, Dr Hans Blix (UN).......Robert Mugabe (Zimbabwe)