I’ve had similar problems with expensive sets. Not designed by chess players. You’re supposed to figure out if Millard Fillmore is a Bishop or Martin Van Buren is a Knight in the middle of a one minute game.
The one that looks like a big toe is the queen and all the little toe ones are pawns. The rest are pretty much free form except for the bishop. It has a hang nail.
I know the feeling, Sedgwick Nuttingham and Robert Thompson at Board One! That’s why I stick to Staunton sets (even my little pocket set at least mimics Staunton design)….
Out of the Past over 3 years ago
I’ve had similar problems with expensive sets. Not designed by chess players. You’re supposed to figure out if Millard Fillmore is a Bishop or Martin Van Buren is a Knight in the middle of a one minute game.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
Apparently all the pieces look like miniature Easter Island statues.
Jayalexander over 3 years ago
The one that looks like a big toe is the queen and all the little toe ones are pawns. The rest are pretty much free form except for the bishop. It has a hang nail.
jel354 over 3 years ago
I thought Sedgewick was trying to rook his opponent.
monya_43 over 3 years ago
Evidently, Sedgwick is being smart and careful by not letting the castaway have sharp objects.
oldlady07 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Never tried chess. Not enough like checkers for me
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
My island – my rules. I won.
stamps over 3 years ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_chess_piece
billyruffian over 3 years ago
Maybe the bishop lost faith and took up arms?
ars731 over 3 years ago
“Maybe you could give me an better set… just saying”
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
I know the feeling, Sedgwick Nuttingham and Robert Thompson at Board One! That’s why I stick to Staunton sets (even my little pocket set at least mimics Staunton design)….