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Napoleon vs the Mechanical Turk – Chess History T-Shirt

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The Emperor met his match. Allegedly.

Long before computers started defeating chess champions, an extraordinary machine toured Europe claiming it could play chess.

Known as the Mechanical Turk, the automaton appeared to think for itself. In reality, a skilled human chess player was concealed inside its cabinet.

Among the machine's most famous reported opponents was Napoleon Bonaparte, who is said to have played against it in 1809.

This chess history T-shirt brings together the emperor and the elaborate illusion in an engraved illustration of a very unusual encounter across the board.

For chess players, history enthusiasts, automata collectors and anyone interested in the long history of humans pretending machines are cleverer than they really are.

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More details

  • Solid colors are 100% ring-spun cotton
  • Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
  • Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
  • Lightweight fabric (4.2 oz)
  • Relaxed fit
  • Unisex sizing

Quality Guarantee & Returns

  • Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
  • Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.

Napoleon vs the Mechanical Turk – Chess History T-Shirt Size Guide

Size guide preview
Size label Length Width Sleeve length
S
28
18
16.75
M
29
20
17.88
L
30
22
19.13
XL
31
24
20.38
2XL
32
26
21.63
3XL
33
28
22.75

Measurements are provided by suppliers. Product measurements may vary by up to 2" (5 cm).

Pro tip! Measure one of your products at home and compare with the measurements you see in this guide.

 

A Length

Place the end of the tape beside the collar at the top of the tee (Highest Point Shoulder). Pull the tape measure to the bottom of the shirt.

B Width

Place the end of the tape at the seam under the sleeve and pull the tape measure across the shirt to the seam under the opposite sleeve.

C Sleeve length

Place the end of the tape at the center back of the collar, then pull the tape measure along the top seam of the sleeve. When you get to the shoulder hold the tape in place at the shoulder and continue to pull down the sleeve until you reach the hem of the sleeve.

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