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(October 2004) You often hear chess used to describe more physical contests -- 'the Monday night football game was a real chess match' -- when a game involves lots of strategy and oneupmanship. Chess sets are also used to depict long-standing sports rivalries, like the Mets vs. the Yankees.

The links below are organized according to theme. Click on any link for a selection of chess pieces and sets related to that theme.

Boston

Florida

Georgia

Golf

Mets vs Yankees

Miami

Michigan

Red Sox vs Yankees

Stanford


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