L to R: Dr. Hal Karlsson, Chase Watters, Dr. Jim Brink, Walter Albeldano, me, Bryan Pernes and Stephanie Ballom The Texas Tech University Knight Raiders chess team recorded its best finish in team history at the prestigious Southwest Collegiate...
Ivory chess pieces

This is oldest one in the chess set collection on display. It is made out of ivory. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
More unique pieces

I have seen thousands of chess sets and I have not seen many of these sets before. It is quite a collection. If you are on campus, drop by the Southwest Collection and see them for yourself. Chess Daily...
Unique chess pieces

This is one of many unique chess sets and pieces on display at the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University. These belong to Mr. Giles McCrary and the OS Museum in Post, Texas. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Chess display at the Southwest Collection

L to R: Hernandez, Becerra, Lugo, Hoyos, Miton, Krush and Hera. (Perelshteyn, Schneider and Stein are not in the picture). Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Another special chess set

Here is another special chess set on displayed at Texas Tech University. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Special chess set

Chess trivia: Can anyone name the origin of this chess set? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
SPICE Chess Collection

Very special chess sets from around the world are being displayed at the Southwest Collection at Texas Tech University, courtesy of Mr. Giles McCrary. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar