No body wants a chess set that is not going to last. It is not an item that you buy thinking that you will have to replace it in a few years. No, when you buy a chess set, the thought is that it will survive the day-to-day playing that is expected of it. And why not? You can find a traditional set for upwards of $600. For that, it better last!
That being said, there comes the general notion...
Though there are many chess sets available these days, one chess set is said to be the standard for which all chess sets are designed around. That chess set is the Staunton chess set. It goes all the way back to 1849 and was designed by Nathaniel Cook, but names after Howard Staunton. The chess set was named after Howard Staunton not because he was the designer of the chess pieces, but...
With the advent of the internet and all of its conveniences, the ease and ability to find a great chess set became available to nearly ever person, from in the city to the remote areas of the country. Now you can have access to just about any type of set that is available, with the choice of being able to create your own match of chess pieces and board. Yes, buying a chess set online is a...
I have to admit, I never thought I would learn to play chess. The game gets a bad rap, especially on TV shows and in movies. Let's face it; it's never a bunch of cool kids whenever they show the chess club and it always leads to bunch of bad stereotypes.
My first venture in to the game of chess came at age eighteen. My brother was home for the weekend from school and asked if I wanted to...
Every chess board is going to have the same basic to it. It will be overall square. There will be 64 evenly sized squares set in an 8 by 8 pattern, with alternating colors of light and dark. After that, there a few different options that helps to make the chess board special. Keeping these four areas in consideration will help find the best chess board for you.
Material
There are several...
Buying a new chess set can be an exciting event. There are so many things to look at options to choose amongst; from materials to styles to sizes. While there are good stores to go to buy a chess set, the majority of people are now relegated to purchasing online. Like everything else these days, chess sets are available for purchase online. Also like everything else, there are guidelines that...
One of the nicest things about putting your own chess set together is that there are no rules. After all, this is one of points in matching a set of chess pieces to the chess board by yourself, instead of looking for a chess set that has already been put together for yourself.
Still, there is a set of guidelines that can be followed to make this process fast and easy for you.
Match...
Perhaps you have found a great chess board that you couldn't pass up buying, or maybe you inherited a board that has no chess pieces or they were not what you were looking to own. Whatever the reason, matching the right chess pieces to the board that you own is a pivotal step in creating a chess set that you will cherish for years and pass onto future generations.
While there are no rules...
There are several materials that are used in the production of chess sets. While it is true that wood and metal are the unquestionable champions in popularity of chess sets, there are still several materials that provide unique looks to the chess pieces. Materials that have proven time and time again to provide some of the finest manifestations from blocks of insignificant substance to stunning...
It's hard to know exactly what to look for in chess sets if you have never purchased one before. Luckily, we have some great tips to help you find chess sets for sale that will benefit you in all the ways you want. Just follow the tips and you will have a beautiful chess set to enjoy before you know it!
Tip #1 Match the Board and Pieces
Having a well made chess board requires equally well...
