Why do chess pieces crack?
Friday, November 7th, 2008 Posted in Chess set creation & production | No Comments »It can be a very sad sight, you have a stunning set of wooden chess pieces that were bought long enough ago for the warranty to have expired and in one of the pieces a huge crack is developing. This ...
Chess boards, the solid vs veneer debate
Saturday, September 6th, 2008 Posted in Chess set creation & production | No Comments »I was interested to read two very different policies from two rival chess retailing websites recently. It was in relation to the kind of boards they stocked. The first retailer makes quite a big deal about how all of their ...
Weighted chess pieces
Sunday, August 10th, 2008 Posted in Chess set creation & production | No Comments »The mystery of weighted chess pieces is often a subject of great interest among chess enthusiasts. There is no doubt that a triple weighted king feels fantastic in the hands. Pick up the same chess piece in an unweighted version ...