Across the scale from the world’s smallest chess set is, natch, the world’s largest chess set.

A number of crybabies have tried to lay claim to this over the years, but this set in Germany looks like a strong contender for the current record. The board measures 1,200 by 1,200 feet, pieces are 30 to 60 feet tell (albeit, they are laid flat on the ground).

It is currently being played by IM Elisabeth Pähtz against the world via the internet.

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ABC News pimps board games, all old ones or makeovers of old ones. (source)

The Gen Con wrap-up pimps itself. It notes 27,900 attendees. (source)

Schenectady’s Daily Gazette pimps The Settlers of Catan as part of a day well spent with friends. (source)

A Learn English and Reading Now organization in Virginia is pimping Scrabble as a learning tool. (source)

The New York Daily Star pimps board games, mostly old ones. But then she pimps “new games”, such as Anti-Monopoly, Apples to Apples Bible Edition, and Clue Harry Potter. She then admits her ignorance, pimping BoardGameRatings.com and the top games at Amazon.com.

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