This is not a reference to Kasparov or Fischer, nor is it recalling that which gave us "One Night In Bangkok".
It is, however, a fond memory of what was my favorite clothing store in the late 80's/early 90's (before it closed in 1995 [thanks Wikipedia]). I think I was mostly drawn to it because I was very fond of the color combo of red and black back when I was forming my own sartorial senses (and so much of what they offered was adorned in exactly those colors). I knew which mall to stop at on those frequent drives to Columbus OH twenty years ago (miss you, Zanesville Chess King) ... and it was a reason for me to go over to Park City any chance I could (thinking of you, Lancaster Chess King) ... and I'm pretty sure my sister used to get gift certificates somewhere in Philly any time a gift-giving occasion came around (rest in peace, Philadelphia Chess King).
Corporation that clothed me for six important years of my life ... you are missed!
FOR A CONTRARY (SCATHING) OPINION, SEE THIS BLOGGER'S POST:
http://the80srule.blogspot.com/2006/01/and-what-of-chess-king.html
SPEAKING OF THE KINGS OF CHESS:
http://listverse.com/2009/09/06/top-10-greatest-chess-players-in-history/
DID THEY INHERIT THE MANTLE -- OR JUST THE WEB ADDRESS?:
http://chess-king.com/
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