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Chess Set Basics

by Laura Acevedo

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Chess sets come in countless styles, themes and materials from basic training sets to collector’s sets. This eHow guide will help you discover the wide variety of chess sets available to start or add to your collection.

  • How to Pick a Chess Set

    Finding the perfect chess set can seem like a challenge, but choosing the right set is a simple matter of knowing your needs for a chess set, your budget range and your Read More

  • How to Set Up Chess

    A chessboard consists of 64 squares, placed in eight rows of eight. The horizontal rows are called ranks, and the vertical rows are called columns. The squares themselves Read More

  • About Glass Chess Sets

    Glass chess sets are available in either clear and clear-frosted glass or in black and black-frosted glass, giving a modern look to any home. Discover how affordable a Read More

  • Training Chess Sets

    Chess is a game of complex strategies and misdirection. This may be intimidating to a beginner since there are many different pieces that have different maneuverability. Read More

  • About Collectible Chess Sets

    Collectible chess sets include novelty sets made into famous characters, sports-themed chess sets, medieval chess sets and cultural sets made in different countries around Read More

  • About Russian Chess Sets

    Many Russian chess sets are made strictly for decoration, as they are often made from fine Russian porcelain. See a few examples of collectible Russian chess pieces with Read More

  • About Novelty Chess Sets

    Novelty chess sets can be made into fantasy characters, movie characters or sports teams, and some novelty chess sets are even available as four-player or two-on-two-player Read More

  • About Medieval Chess Sets

    Medieval chess sets are often replicas of original sets made in the 1100s, complete with literal kings, queens, knights and bishops as the pieces and carved out of wood. Read More

  • About Star Wars Chess Set

    With a franchise as popular as the "Star Wars" saga, you can find almost any type of product associated with it. From slippers, DVDs, toys and games, the Read More

  • About High-End Chess Sets

    High-end chess sets are often measured by the king piece, paying close attention to the type of wood, the weight, the height and the quality of the carving. Choose high-end Read More

  • About Unique Chess Sets

    Just as the game of chess has obsessed players for years, the individual pieces and chess boards have delighted collectors and enthusiasts alike. There are thousands of Read More

  • About Novelty Chess Sets

    The game of chess is a historic game featuring a battle between pieces representing two kingdoms, and it is easy to recognize popular chess pieces like the queen, king, Read More

  • About High End Chess Sets

    High end chess sets marry form and function. Based upon the classic chess pieces and board, the high end chess sets take the challenging game of chess and present it in a Read More

  • About Travel Chess Sets

    Travel chess sets are a handy way to have a game in the car, at work, while you wait in line or anywhere else that a traditional chess set just will not work. There are Read More

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