Lucky Luke vs. Pat Poker

Lucky Luke drawing against Pat Poker. Not surprising that the villain has hidden the ace of spades.

Modern American Art

"The Checker Players" (1947) by the American painter Jacob Lawrence. Leisure for the working class.

Queen to Play

Sandrine Bonnaire playing chess in the 2011 film "Queen to Play". Chess becomes here a resource of emancipation.

Symbol of Luck

Cover of a science fiction magazine probably from the good old fiefties. It seems that the cloverleaf will stay a sign of good luck.

Good Old Times

"The Chess Players" (1910) by the French history painter Adolphe Alexander Lesrel. Lesrel idealizes here the good old times: music, good wine and a chess game with friends.

Cool Elke Sommer

Elke Sommer cool gambling, but unfortunately I have no idea which film from that scene is.

Arabs Playing Chess

"Arabs Playing Chess" (1847) by the French painter Eugene Delacroix. A purely romantic view on oriental live.

Christmas Jackpot

The Jackpot for a happy Christmas by MAD magazine 1964.

Vote Strategically

A German poster from pre World War II using the chess metaphor to call for a strategic vote.

Baroque Painting

"A game of cards" by the Flemish Baroque painter Theodor Rombouts. A peaceful scene suggesting leisure.