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Chessboards with pieces that move on their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Chessboards at least were plentiful, for they are frequently mentioned among the rights of our ancient kings.

From An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 by Cusack, Mary Frances