The history of chess, specifically that of Western Chess, spans some 1500 years. The earliest predecessors of the game originated in India in the 6th century AD and spread to Persia from there.

When the Arabs conquered Persia chess was taken up by the Muslim world, from where it reached Southern Europe.

Egyptians have been making and playing this board game for centuries. Their art is distinct and instantly recognisable due to the reputation of the Egyptian arcitectural landscape (In other words, they have big pyramids!).

This chess set, available in Australia, has been hand painted and the pieces carefully made in the tradition of Egyptian art.

CHESS - THE GAME OF KINGS