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William and Penelope Welby Playing Chess
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LEVEL 10

United Kingdom
1769
Francis Cotes (London, 1726–Richmond, 1770)
Oil on canvas
Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Final Pieces Can you recognize the last two pieces left on the board? They are both kings.

Endgame Since the kings cannot checkmate each other, the game ends in a draw and emphasises the strategic aspect of chess.

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