Does anyone know the exact setup in "The Chess Players…
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Does anyone know the exact setup in "The Chess Players" painting?
In that painting, a man is playing chess against the Devil for his soul. He appears hopeless, believing he is in checkmate. However, it’s said that a famous chess master later examined the scene and pointed out that the man was not actually losing and might even have a winning position. Due to the confusing figures it's pretty difficult to interpret, I can’t clearly read the board. Does anyone have an idea of what the exact layout might be?
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In that painting, a man is playing chess against the Devil for his soul. He appears hopeless, believing he is in checkmate. However, it’s said that a famous chess master later examined the scene and pointed out that the man was not actually losing and might even have a winning position. Due to the confusing figures it's pretty difficult to interpret, I can’t clearly read the board. Does anyone have an idea of what the exact layout might be?
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