Jan 1, 2021
Franco Rocco, “Scaccomatto” chess set, Italy, c. 1970,
Chrome, Brass, 3 w × 3 d × 3 h in (8 × 8 × 8 cm)
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Franco Rocco, “Scaccomatto” chess set, Italy, c. 1970,
Chrome, Brass, 3 w × 3 d × 3 h in (8 × 8 × 8 cm)
Courtesy Wright20
Your Move, Chess Fans: Scaccomatto Puzzle Chess Set for $6,500
Your Move, Chess Fans: Scaccomatto Puzzle Chess Set for $6,500
I have been intrigued with the Scaccomatto chess set since I stumbled across an ad going through old newspapers. They almost never come on the market and when they do they are terribly expensive.
A set was offered in 2016 for $13,000. A set was previously offered in 2010 for $1,600.
In the design by Franco Rocco, the pieces fit together into two metal cubes.
The chess set is listed as “Buy It…
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Daily Mirror Christmas Shopping Guide: Scaccomatto Chess Set
Daily Mirror Christmas Shopping Guide: Scaccomatto Chess Set
A Scaccomatto chess set has been listed on EBay. The set, designed by Franco Rocco, is one of the more unusual ones you may encounter. All the pieces fit together to make two cubes, one brass and the other chrome. This set comes with a glass chessboard, a wooden box for the two cubes and the original manuals. The last time I saw one of these sets on EBay, in 2010, it was only $1,600. The asking…
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