I counted 26 different variations on the flames around the outside. I only found a couple that are split. Maybe they are supposed to be middle.
inner color / outer color
Tall or short
inner flame (left curl/middle/right curl/split)

Again this has something to do with the 1886 Chess game that ended in 17 moves played by bird. (17 leaves on the vine)
The game is called "Bird without a nest".