Napoleon’s Chess Set. One of my favorite objects in the Biltmore Estate. I missed it on my first couple of visits then became fascinated by it after that. Every visit I stare and stare at it….chess is so interesting, strategic and calculated…I love it.
Sadly, the Biltmore has become quite commercialized (Land Rover Driving School, Inn, Outdoor Center, blah blah) but one of the benefits is the expanded Winery Shop [yayyyy case of Rose!] which also sells a replica of the set.
I’d like to pick up chess, any experienced players out there up for helping a novice?