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You know how exclusive automakers design all sorts of collectibles for passionate car enthusiasts to buy if they can’t afford the real car? One of Ferrari’s latest goods one can buy online is a carbon fiber chess set which was hand made in Italy. Considering every chess player thinks two moves ahead, we’re assuming buying the set will also make you a better driver.
If you can’t afford a Ferrari 599 GTO handmade scale model, which is $6,540 (EUR 4,955), then you might want to considering buying this beauty. The precious chess and draughts set is made from carbon fiber covered wood, personalized with the enameled metal Ferrari shield on the front.
Ferrari claims that the playing board alternates squares in carbon fiber and fiberglass. As to the chess pieces inside, they’re made of black and red varnished wood. The King, which is obviously the most important piece in the game, is inspired by the Prancing Horse. The set also comes with 16 black and 16 red pieces to play draughts. Sizing 42 x 42 x 7 cm, the set is made from 60% wood, 20% carbon fiber, 15% metal and 5% enameled glass.
You’ll need $2,000 (EUR 1,525) to buy it, but consider what playing chess could bring to your life. Who knows, maybe practicing all sorts of strategy techniques will help you find a fast way to get rich and afford buying any car you wish for. You see, buying the chess set might just be worth it.
Ferrari claims that the playing board alternates squares in carbon fiber and fiberglass. As to the chess pieces inside, they’re made of black and red varnished wood. The King, which is obviously the most important piece in the game, is inspired by the Prancing Horse. The set also comes with 16 black and 16 red pieces to play draughts. Sizing 42 x 42 x 7 cm, the set is made from 60% wood, 20% carbon fiber, 15% metal and 5% enameled glass.
You’ll need $2,000 (EUR 1,525) to buy it, but consider what playing chess could bring to your life. Who knows, maybe practicing all sorts of strategy techniques will help you find a fast way to get rich and afford buying any car you wish for. You see, buying the chess set might just be worth it.
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