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Playing chess, 13th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 13th century manuscript illustration (ms. no 7266), held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris
Sketches at the International Chess Tournament, May 5, 1883. Artist: CorbouldSketches at the International Chess Tournament, May 5, 1883
The Chessplayers, 1864. An engraving from the Illustrated Times, (London, 1864)
Chess match, at Parsloes, Febuary 23rd, 1794, in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador, 1794. Artist: CookChess match, at Parsloe s, in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador, 23 February 1794
The annual blindfold entertainment at the city chess club, 1876. An engraving from the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, (London, 1876)
A Fix, Black to Move, 19th century. Artist: CheltnamA Fix, Black to Move, 19th century
The Automaton Chess Player, 1845. Illustration published in The Illustrated London News, (1845)
Square and circular chessboards, 14th century, (1833). An engraving from The Sports and Pastimes of the people of England, by Joseph Strutt, (London, 1833)
Ancient Chess Play, 14th century, (1833). Illustration after a manuscript in the Harleian Collection of the British Library
Margrave Otto IV of Brandenburg Playing Chess (From the Codex Manesse), c1300. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg
Fantasy of a billionaire: a human chess game, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th July 1904