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Modern Chess sets have 32 pieces, 16 black and 16 white, on a board comprised of 64 squares. This finite arrangement of figurines and playing surfaces has led to a wide variety of chess sets over the years. They range from cheap plastic chess sets to beautiful hand-made works of art worth thousands of dollars to collectors. Traditional sets are based on medieval Europe, but today there are themed sets showcasing all walks of life and all hobbies. Some of the popular chess themes include the following: American Revolution, Animal, Civil War, Historical or Ancient, Literary Figures, TV or Movie Themes, Lord of the Rings, Nautical, Sports, You can find sets in the following varieties: Wood, Glass, Marble, Travel, Computer.
CHESS SET - RUSSIAN KNIGHT DESIGN $99.99 The “Chess Set-Russian Knight Design” combines my favorite elements in a chess set; an attractive, well made board that does not distract the eye, the Russian-style knights in sharp detail, and 3 ½ inch kings. Reviewer: Nate Grove This chess set comes with a Black and Maple veneer board imported from Spain. The pieces are made from Natural and Black boxwood, and the kings measure 3.5" tall. The board measures 14" wide.
The New American Bud rosewood Chess Set This new exclusive design commissioned by TheChessPiece.com features a knight with a significantly protruding mane and other unusual features in a more finely carved bridled knight. Featuring a triple-weighted (3.8 ounces) 4" King, this set is made in both traditional boxwood (white pieces) and budrosewood (opposing pieces).The rooks have additional turret caps supplied loose, so a player can change the look of some of the pieces. The queen has a very intricately carved coronet and the bishops have deep, broad mitres. This set is available with a choice of pads in either leather or green billiard board felt. The base diameter is 1 3/4" and a rosewood board with 2 1/8" squares is recommended and offered as an option as shown. This is a 34 piece set and supplied with extra queens as standard.TheChessPiece.com recommend that you consider the optional leather tray storage case to individually protect the pieces and our luxury chess board.
Glass/Metal Base Chess Sets in Gold and Silver
Put a new spin on the classic look of a chess set. The forms are familiar, but the materials add a magical touch. Both sides feature glass forms in their recognizable pieces, but their striking silver chrome and gold plated bases differentiate them. The board is made of clear and frosted glass for extra style. Four frosted glass cones support the board from underneath to let the beauty of your table come through. Set includes pieces and glass board. With this set, you will play with an unmistakable sense of class and sophistication.
CHESS SET - GIANT $44.99
This unique Giant Chess Set features a roll-up vinyl board and huge plastic chess pieces! The vinyl board features algebraic notation on a 36" by 36" board. The chess men are hollow plastic with felt bottoms and the kings stand 8" tall with 3 1/2" bases. Complete instructions are included. The secondary picture below shows this sets king standing next to a standard 3 3/4" tall king.
CHESS FOR THREE - WOODEN $69.99 Chess for Three - Wooden features a beautiful hand made chess board and pieces from Poland. The board folds in half becoming a felt lined case to store all three sets of men inside. Comes complete with rules and instructions for this interesting variation of classic chess. Contents of Chess for Three - Wooden: Folding wooden chess board Dark wooden chess pieces Light wooden chess pieces Purple stained wooden chess pieces Instructions
CHESS 4 $25.99
Ever wish there was a way you could play chess with more than two players? Here it is! Now two, three, or four players can pit kingdom against kingdom with Chess 4. In Chess 4 you can play individual games, or in teams of two allowing less experienced players to team up with the masters. In this version players can also capture a king instead of checkmating him, and use his pieces against the rest of their opponents! A standard chess board is also included for traditional chess action. The included chessmen are hollow plastic and the kings stand 2 3/4" tall.
CHESS SET $8.99 The Family Classics Chess set is a nice basic chess set. The men are solid-body plastic men in the Staunton style. The board is made of sturdy cardboard with a photoprint of a inlaid wooden board. This is one of the nicest quality plastic and cardboard sets we have. The men are a comfortable size with a 2 5/8ths inch King, and the board is very elegant and also comortably sized at 16 1/2 inches square.
CHESS SET - BLACK & RED BOARD $4.99 This complete starter Chess Set includes a folding chess board, black & white plastic Staunton chess pieces with 2 1/2" tall king, and instructions.
CHESS SET - CHINESE SOAPSTONE LARGE $80.99 This beautiful, unique Chess Set features a folding, hand-carved wooden chess box and intricate oriental soapstone chess men. The folding board features 2 drawers for piece storage and the playing surface is made of inlaid etched plastic squares. The playing surface measures approximately 13 1/2" x 13 1/2" and the wood box stands 2 1/8" tall. The soapstone chess men have eight unique pawns, are red and green, and have 3 1/4" tall kings.
CHESS SET - MAGNETIC $5.99 This set is perfect for traveling. The folding chess board comes with a deluxe PVC case
CHESS SET - ROYAL STAINED GLASS $79.99 This beautiful stained glass Chess Set features an inlaid glass and wood board with intricate stained glass and metal chess men. The playing surface measures approximately 14" x 14" with 1 3/4" squares. The glass chess men are white and blue and have 4" tall kings.
CHESS SET - TEACHER $15.99 This learning set for the beginner teaches the different pieces and easily shows how many spaces each piece can move and in which directions.
CHESS SET - TRAVEL FOLIO $9.99 A portable chess set that comes in a zipped leatherette travel case. Wooden board measures 5 3/8" by 5 3/8". Game pieces are cast metal, with the king standing 1" tall in board.
CHINESE CHESS $14.99 Chinese Chess, or xiangqi, is possibly the most popular board game in the world! Enjoyed by millions of people in China and other parts of Asia, this game will be enjoyed in your house as well. The folding wood board measures 11 1/4" by 12 1/4" by 7/16". The 32 playing pieces are ivory colored and measure just over 1" in diameter and 5/16" thick. Price is for one board.
MENSA GUIDE TO CHESS $12.95 The Mensa Guide to Chess will teach you how to play chess like a genius - even if you're not one! This book makes it easy to understand and follow the rules, tactics and stratagies of the experts. Engaging explanations, examples, and review quizzes let you approach each position as if it were an actual game, enabling you to succeed faster.
NOBLE CELTS - CIRCULAR CHESS $49.99 Noble Celts - Circular Chess reintroduces a form of chess that all but disappeared during the dark ages! Although the chess pieces still move the same as in European Chess, the lack of side edges on the Noble board makes this variant an exciting alternative to an ancient game. The richly decorated Celton-Saxon styled chessboard is made of distressed faux leather producing a well-worn look that adds to the richness of this dynamic game, and the original chess pieces are cast from beautiful hand carved designs developed by artist Don Green. No matter your chess skill level, Noble Celts will keep you entertained for hours!
CHESS SET - ELECTRONIC SAITEK CHESS EXPLORER $79.99 The Saitek Chess Explorer is the most stylish chess computer ever! This electronic chess set offers a wide selection of features to suit everyone from beginners to accomplished players. Challenge yourself and hone your skills with a choice of playing modes and a huge number of playing levels! The Chess Explorer measures 13" by 12" and requires 3 "AA" batteries for play (not included). Features of Chess Set - Electronic Saitek Chess Explorer: 64 playing levels Tournament, blitz and mate search All major opening systems to learn Take Back and replay up to 30 moves Info Mode lets you see inside the computer’s mind Computer evaluates your position at any time Sensory Chess Board Weighted and magnetized pieces 5-digit backlit LCD display Built-in chess clock Integrated piece storage Unfinished games held in the memory Automatic power down feature
CHESS SET - MARBLE DELUXE $89.99 This Deluxe Marble Chess Set would make a beautiful addition to any chess players home. The black and white marble board is lined in green and measures 16" x 16" square and is 1/2" thick. The chess men are also marble with felt bottoms and the kings measure 3 1/2" tall.
CHESS SET - ROYAL STAINED GLASS $69.99 This beautiful stained glass Chess Set features an inlaid glass and wood board with intricate stained glass and metal chess men. The playing surface measures approximately 14" x 14" with 1 3/4" squares. The glass chess men are white and blue and have 4" tall kings.
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