Buying a chess set online
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Buying a chess set | No Comments »The explosion in online shopping has enveloped the chess set market and the internet is now the place to visit for the biggest selection of chess products available. The vast selection is not without it's problems, how is one to ...
Chess sets, where in the world do they all come from?
Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Buying a chess set, Origins of modern chess sets | No Comments »The origin of a chess set is an important factor when choosing which one to buy. Ultimately the set is as good as the people that made it and the materials they used. Indeed why should it's location have an ...
Chess Set customers need do to some weight training
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted in Buying a chess set | No Comments »When you are in the market for a chess set weight is an important factor to consider. Whether you are buying a small travel set or an ornamental set of pieces, the weight of the board and pieces can be ...
How green can a chess set actually get?
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Chess sets & the environment | No Comments »Over the last few years the developed world has become obsessed with environmental issues. Not a day passes without something coming on the TV or radio about global warming and the effects it is having. The whole carbon output debate ...
A Genuine Staunton chess set please?
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Origins of modern chess sets | No Comments »There is a common misconception among many people that you can buy a genuine Staunton chess set. Indeed it's not uncommon for people to think that there is a chess manufacturer called Staunton who make and sell chess sets. The ...
Hip-Hop & Chess, an unlikely partnership in the fight on crime
Monday, July 7th, 2008 Posted in Chess playing & society | No Comments »A new movement is taking the chess world by storm in the USA. The Hip Hop Chess Federation is using chess to promote unity, strategy and non violence among young people in America. The Federation combines chess with music and ...
Chess set blog launched
Friday, July 4th, 2008 Posted in UK Chess Blogger specifics | No Comments »Today is the birthday of the chess set blog. Created using wordpress and a modified template. Now that the bare bones and structure of the blog are complete the team will ensure that some interesting, suitable articles are written and ...