[Article] The game of chess.–A scene in the court of Philip the Second Adjust Share This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 16th century Chess Executions and executioners History Philip II, 1556-1598 Philip II, King of Spain Spain Adjust Share Close < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > January 1852 < Previous Issue | View All Issues | Next Issue > Table of Contents Close