Chess in China

Abkhazia · 1998 · 1000

The stamp depicts a chess board with pieces, set against a background that includes Chinese architectural elements and characters. The denomination '1000' is visible at the bottom.

Abkhazia, a partially recognized state, issued this stamp in 1998, likely as a means of asserting sovereignty and generating revenue. Its theme of chess and China suggests an appeal to broader cultural interests rather than direct political messaging.