If you browse around chess retail websites in the UK you will doubtless read plenty of customer comments and reviews. The thing is, how do you know they are genuine? In some cases retailers go to great lengths to let … Continue reading
One could be forgiven for thinking that for almost every theme out there, is a chess set. Most of the popular movies and TV shows have them, famous cities have them, events in history have them, groups of people even … Continue reading
Playing chess is not only about fun, it can teach you a lot of practical skills that exercise the brain too. You have 16 chessmen to control and the aim is to beat the opposition and to accomplish this you … Continue reading
? Chess sets are often highly decorative and can be displayed as a beautiful ornamental piece in the home as well as having a practical and entertaining use. You can easily buy boards for just a few pounds, or pay … Continue reading
Chess is a game enjoyed by people of all ages and types and finding the right set to suit your personality is important as, hopefully, it’s going to be in the family for years to come and used on a … Continue reading
Unbelievable as it seems, Christmas is almost upon us again. It’s been a fast and eventful year in the chess business and it seems the silly season of selling comes around faster and faster every year. The Christmas present market … Continue reading
When trying to buy a decent quality chess set it’s virtually impossible to find a high street shop that stocks more than ten or twelve modest sets. If you are looking to spend a medium to high amount of money … Continue reading
A metal chess set is a great way to be different. There is little doubt that the vast majority of chess sets sold are wooden or plastic. This means owning a metal set will set you apart from the crowd. … Continue reading
A recent development in the world of luxury chess pieces is The Regency Collection, a range of fine luxury chess pieces that is being made available by The Regency Chess Company, England. The range contains a small selection of very … Continue reading
How hard can it be? Essentially a chess board is a large square with squares on it. Of course it’s way more complicated than that. Before the Far Eastern mass produced boards came along choosing was pretty much without risk. … Continue reading