Many countries have contributed to the individual design of chess pieces. England is know for uk chess sets with the Staunton pattern, Scotland has the mysterious Isle of Lewis pieces, China has figurative chessmen, Russia has the bowing-knight Staunton style and France has the French knight chessmen. These styles have each, in their own way, […]
Modern chess sets are comprised of 32 pieces — 16 black and 16 white — on a board that has 64 squares. Themed chess sets, though they are different from other sets, follow these standard specifications. Whether the intention is for frequent play or display only, themed chess sets can reflect who you are or […]
Highly-crafted luxury chess sets made of luxurious wood could be a very valuable investment. It is unfortunate that materials for wooden and ivory chess sets are becoming increasingly rare and restricted due to financial and environmental reasons. However, this is an advantage for chess set collectors hoping to make a lasting investment. Ivory may be […]
Many chess set collectors seek out old chess sets (i.e vintage) or themed chess sets because of their high value. Some themed chess sets are antique, which makes them that much more valuable. How a chess set’s worth is determined depends on a combination of factors. A high-quality antique chess set can be worth between […]
If you play chess, you are likely most familiar with Staunton chess sets. The Staunton pattern includes the king topped by a cross, the knight represented by a horse’s head and the rook depicted as a castle and is a style often associated with luxury chess sets. How and why did this type of chess […]