Chess Story Brand / V&A Each object boasts a unique

Each object boasts a unique history of its own

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and inspirational photographs in each category

This tie makes a bold

Shellam reminds us that the archive is never a neutral storehouse for history

Chess Story Brand / V&A Each object boasts a uniqueStark, intense, overpowering, A Chess Story is a grandmaster's examination of madness and the power of a mind willing to sacrifice everything to win. Chess champion Mirko Czentovic is travelling on an ocean liner to Buenos Aires. Dull witted in all but chess, he entertains himself on board by allowing others to challenge him in the game, before beating each of them and taking their money. But there is another passenger with a passion for chess: Dr B,