Chess set from Africa

Hello Everyone!

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa had visited Buckingham Palace, London during a State visit in March this year.

Queen Elizabeth II showing President Jacob Zuma of South Africa a chess set that was given to her by Nelson Mandela.

There, Queen Elizabeth had shown him a chess set that Nelson Mandela gave her in 1996! You can read all about it at The New York Times Chess Blog.

From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see my personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com