IAGO lists a number of place online where you can play abstract games.

A smoking break cost two grandmasters the match at the World Chess Cup. (source)

Unusual Chess Sets:

Some of you already know about the Charles Hollander Royal Diamond Chess Set. This isn’t Hollander’s only Chess sets. A few more:

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hollander2

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This is their latest. The king and queen have diamond hats.

A few other interesting sets:

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