Chess Sets

Posts contained within this category are related or talk about chess sets in some context. Chess sets is a generic term used to describe a combination of both chess boards and pieces. Whether they are manufactured from wood, plastic or other materials.

Jun 252012
 

The knight is a great piece for attacking particularly early in the game. The knight fork (where a knight pins a greater value piece in place such as a rook or a queen whilst delivering check and forcing the king to move) is one of the great strategic wins in a game. Here are some […]

Apr 202012
 
Tournament Chess Equipment For Schools & Clubs Now In Stock

I will admit that it has taken us some time, but we now have high quantity, low priced stocks of plastic chess sets available on our website. We have managed to source bulk quantities which means we can supply these sets to schools, clubs and associations at extremely low prices. Visit The category page here […]

Jun 132011
 

India is the largest supplier of chess boards in the entire world. If you would prefer to buy a chess set directly from an Indian supplier, beware of the associated shipping costs when purchasing your set from websites such the eBay and Amazon websites. Whilst India has built a reputation for their hand carved chess […]

Jun 102011
 

Chess boards come in a variety of materials. Depending on your needs and the aesthetics you desire, you can find chess boards in many different solid woods, with wood veneers, with a gloss lacquer, with a satin finish, made from plastic, made from vinyl or even as stoneware. Chess boards made of solid woods have a […]

Jun 072011
 

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, […]