Tag: chess
He wouldn’t change them. Now he’s sold them. Chess star Magnus Carlsen’s jeans make $36,100 at auction
Chess Grand Master Magnus Carlsen forfeited a tournament over a pair of jeans that he has just sold in a charity auction for $36,100. Last year, Magnus Carlsen was asked […]
2025-03-05
‘Lost’ Lewis Chessmen piece sells at auction for £735,000
A single chess piece from the famous Lewis Chessman hoard has sold for £735,000 ($928,380) at Sotheby’s in London today (July 2). The historic figure is believed to originate from […]