Checkers Collection (page 2)

Purple and Ochre Tile Pattern
Treechild

Green Moonlight
Julija Belickienė

Tin of Sardines
Key and Sea Creative

Chess black and gold2
Sarah Manovski

Chess black and white
Sarah Manovski

Chess black and gold 1
Sarah Manovski

Checkerboard wall mural
Sarah Manovski

Checkerboard with gold hummingbirds
Sarah Manovski

Tea Party
Aislinn Simmonds

S-Shape
Roman Robroek

Black Horse
Alexander Trifonov

fix man
S. Aktrk

the blue balloon
Michael Allmaier

A Close Game, 1894
BAL69209 A Close Game, 1894 by Brooker, Harry (1848-1940); 71.1x91.4 cm; Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway

checkmate
EMAN ABDELKADER

Black&White glasses
Madison

Checker-board Table-tilt Top, c. 1936. Creator: Magnus S. Fossum
Checker-board Table-tilt Top, c. 1936

Checker Table, 1936. Creator: Nicholas Gorid
Checker Table, 1936

Arabic Ladies playing Board Game, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730945 Arabic Ladies playing Board Game, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabic Ladies playing Board Game)

Cornered
LLM459950 Cornered by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornered. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner, early 20th century).); © Look and Learn

Winnebago Indians playing Checkers, 1842 (oil on canvas)
712105 Winnebago Indians playing Checkers, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Deas, Charles (1818-67); 32x37 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Game of Checkers, (oil on canvas)
989564 The Game of Checkers, (oil on canvas) by Nordenberg, C. Hendrick (1857-1928); 81x64.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Checkers. C. Hendrick Nordenberg (1857-1928)

The Game of Draughts, 1918 (pencil and watercolour)
651865 The Game of Draughts, 1918 (pencil and watercolour) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); 20.3x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Draughts)

Hilda Simms (cover of Checkers)
Hilda Simms (1918-1994) African American actress who came to Britain in 1947 in her Broadway success Anna Lucasta. Checkers was a short-lived black British magazine. Date: 1948

Le Jeu de Dames (Game of Draughts), end of 17th century / beginning of 18th (colour litho)
CHT199619 Le Jeu de Dames (Game of Draughts), end of 17th century/ beginning of 18th (colour litho) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Institut National de Recherche Pedagogique, Paris

Seeing multiples / Photography trick
Photographers became more experimental with the portraits they could photograph. In this example the same man appears multiple time within the same frame. Date: 1902

Military Draught Game for Children (colour litho)
CHT250732 Military Draught Game for Children (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Medieval men playing wall tennis, checkers and hoops
Medieval men bat a ball against a board mounted on a wall (wall tennis or pelota?), some play drafts or checkers, others roll hoops and jump through hoops

A game of strategy in China, late 18th century (w / c on paper)
CHT307400 A game of strategy in China, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In a Fix (chromolitho)
2780193 In a Fix (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Fix. Illustration for Chatterbox (1899).); © Look and Learn

Chequers, Buckinghamshire (colour photo)
3094806 Chequers, Buckinghamshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chequers, Buckinghamshire)

Early scene of two men playing draughts. Date: medieval

A game of draughts at Le Relais, home of the Natanson family in
694851 A game of draughts at Le Relais, home of the Natanson family in Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, c. 1899 (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Collection Annette Vaillant

As clean as a whistle
Gilbert Claes

The Art of Life
ambra

Lost my head #2
Eric Mattheyses

Night launch
Jef Van den Houte

Nebula
Stefan Eisele

Hop skip and jump
Mel Brackstone

Oil and Vinegar
Aida Ianeva

Legs and dogs
Dominic Dähncke

The Puppet´s observer
Luis Sarmento

Anchor
Max Zimmermann

All you need is love
Tanya Love

Squared
Tanja Ghirardini

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"Checkers: A Game of Strategy and Surprises" In the words of Axel from Arizona Dream, "The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. " Similarly, a game that requires not just thinking but also knowing. It's about anticipating your opponent's moves and making calculated decisions. Just like Antonio Grambone, a master chess player who once said, "Chess Board - one more Black Square, " checkers too has its unique board with alternating black and red squares. This simple yet captivating pattern sets the stage for an intense battle of wits. But don't be fooled by its simplicity; as they say, "Put a tiger in your heart. " Checkers may seem like child's play, but it demands fierce concentration and strategic planning. Each move can make or break your chances of victory. Spring brings forth vibrant blossoms like Spring Flower #01, #05, #03, and #09. In checkers too, every move blooms with possibilities. With each piece maneuvered across the board, you embark on a journey to conquer your opponent's territory. Much like The Pyramid standing tall amidst ancient wonders or Purple and Ochre Tile Pattern adorning majestic palaces – checkers holds its own allure. Its timeless appeal transcends generations as players engage in battles that echo through time. Underneath the enchanting glow of Green Moonlight lies a world where tin cans transform into sardines – just as ordinary pieces become mighty kings when reaching their opponents' back row in checkers. Such transformations add excitement to this classic game. So gather around the checkerboard; let anticipation fill the air. Engage in this age-old contest where strategy meets chance. Let each move bring you closer to victory while enjoying moments filled with laughter and camaraderie – all within the realm of checkered squares.