V.S. In old Italian town a re-enactment of a chess game. A small chess table on the side and then a large marked out chess board. As the small pieces are moved, the live decorated pieces move also, the people who watch can see every move clearly from the live chess...
V.S. In old Italian town a re-enactment of a chess game. A small chess table on the side and then a large marked out chess board. As the small pieces are moved, the live decorated pieces move also, the people who watch can see every move clearly from the live chess board. All people seen are dressed in period costume. (F.G.)
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