Issued by Guinea on October 20, 1997, this complete mint set of seven stamps (the highest denomination stamp is in an attractive mini-sheet format) features chess pieces from around the world (14th century Thailand, 1930 China, 1920 Portugal, Germany, Russia, pieces by Max Ernst, and 18th century France). The retail value of this set is $15.05 (Scott 2010 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 3).

Issued in 1999, these seven mint stamps (one in a souvenir sheet) feature various ornate chess men from classic chess sets. To view the souvenir sheet, please click on the image or the "Details" link.

Viet Nam issued this mint sheet of seven stamps plus two labels on May 9, 1983. The stamps feature the following chess pieces: Vietnamese pawns, Indian elephant, Scottish knight and bishop, a different Indian elephant piece, a knight, a sailing ship, a jester and elephant, and modern pawns. The retail value of this sheet is $7.00 (Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, Vol. 6).

This complete set of seven mint stamps (one in a souvenir sheet format) was issued by Cambodia on Sept. 10, 1996, and pays tribute to the following "modern era" chess champions: Jose Raul Capablanca, Alexander Alekhine, Vassily Smyslov, Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer, and Garry Kasparov. This set has a retail value of $7.25.

Issued by Cambodia on Sept. 20, 1994, this complete mint set of 6 stamps (including a high denomination souvenir sheet) features the following 18th & 19th century chess champions: Francois-Andre Philador (1795), Louis de la Bourdonnais (1821), Adolph Anderssen (1851), Paul Morphy (1858), Wilhelm Steinitz (1866), and Emanuel Lasker (1894). $7.50 retail value.

Ornate chess pieces are featured on this complete mint set of stamps from Somalia (1997). The set includes eight stamps, one of which is in the form of a souvenir sheet. As inscribed on the stamps, the chess pieces are either "Crusade Style" or "Siamese Style."

Laos commemorated chess champions with the release of this mint set of seven stamps during 1988. This complete set features the following champions: R. Segura, Adolph Anderssen, P. Morphy (design error- incorrectly inscribed "Murphy"), W. Steinitz, E. Lasker, J.R. Capablanca, and A. Alekhine.

Israel issued this set of two mint stamps on Nov. 2, 1964 to commemorate the 16th Chess Olympics, held in Tel Aviv (November, 1964). Both stamps feature a chess board and the emblem of the Chess Olympics; one stamp additionally depicts a knight, the other a rook. These stamps include the attached tabs (stamps of Israel with attached tabs have additional value to collectors).

Tanzania issued this mint two-stamp sheet on March 17, 1986 to commemorate the World Chess Championships and Rotary International.

Five chess on stamps sets; 25 different cancelled stamps. Issues from Hungary, Laos, Cambodia, Scotland (Eynhallow; Holy Island), and Viet Nam.