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Welcome to chess computers, handmade staunton chess sets, chess boards, themed sets, magnetic/travel sets, electronic chess and chess clocks. Our boards are NOT veneer, they're solid wood. Our reputation of highly ethical established craftsmen of chess sets and electronic chess has been hard-earned by making consistent quality and design innovation to our chess customers. Whether chess software, computer chess, DVDs or lovingly crafted chess sets of chess pieces from £9 to £495, from triple weighted and felted luxury/connoisseur intricate chess pieces - everything is made with the highest quality. We hold a wide range of Chess Computers - both hand-held and desk-top. Buy your set, software, electronic chess or chess clock with confidence - with a clear return policy that protects your choice. And see our clear delivery promise. If you need a little guidence, call us or see this helpful purchase guide.
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(From £100 to £500)
Unusual Sets
(27 types)
Handheld Computers
(11 types)
Desktop Computers
(14 types)
DGT E-Boards
(35 Types)
Chess Software
(13 Best Sellers)
A Recent Email from Mr B.D in Northants...
I would just like to advise that I have today received my 'Song of Solomon'
chess set just two working days after placing my order. I am delighted not only with the service provided but,
more importantly the quality of the set and board. It is absolutely stunning and looks even better in reality
than it did on your comprehensive website.
I am sure all of my family will enjoy the set for many years to come.
Again many thanks for an excellent service and product. To coin a phrase you have done 'exactly what it says
on the tin' and I could not ask for anything more!
I will certainly use your services again in the future and I shall have no hesitation in recommending you to
my friends and family.
All the very best
Mr B.D
A Recent Email from Mr P.V in New York...
Hello Baron! I just received the X2043 King Charles
and I must compliment the great quality of the set, as well as the outstanding care your company
gives to it's customers, both in the UK and the USA (Maureen was very helpful) ... Excellent !!! Will
be ordering another set soon, and have recommended to friends!
Mr P.V
A Recent Email from Mr R.B in Australia...
Just wanted to send a word of appreciation and thanks to you and Maureen.
The DGT board is way beyond my expectations. I'm quite speechless. Its hard to concentrate on the game because the beauty of the board and pieces are a constant distraction.
In fact I just sit and admire it for lengthy periods before realising I've lost on time (yet again - in a superior position - ha!).
Its going to take a bit of getting used to...
And the Citrine Senator pieces.... oh my... what a difference they make. Absolutely beautiful.
It all arrived Tuesday midday and all in good order.
So, thank you for everything, my friend. A pleasure to deal with you and your staff from beginning to end.
It goes without saying, I will highly recommend you to everyone.
All the best!
Mr R.B
A Recent Email from Mr G.L in Cheltenham...
I ordered a Baron Ultimate with some concern because of the boldness of the design.
But wow! I absolutley love it. The
description of the item made me decide on it and I absolutely agree - it's stunning! Everyone has something to say about it
- it's become, for a while, the talking piece of our room, and the knight is the main focus of the comments, which
so far are all admiring. The board is just as good. Thank you for the phone call to check everything was all right
and for taking the time to arrange the delivery to our house which is quite difficult to find.
Mr G.L
A Recent Email from Dr V.B in Wombourne, Wolverhampton...
I bought the King Charles set of chess pieces in Rosewood and
the B2009 board to go with it for my husband as a Christmas present. I researched many internet sites both in the UK and US and
would say Chessbaron stands head and shoulders above the rest not only in the vastly superior quality and huge range of chess
they offer, but in their knowledge and obvious love for any chess set you sell. The King Charles chess set of pieces and board
can only be described as stunning, with intricate carving and beautiful weighted feel it
is a work of art. I spend more time staring at its beauty than actually concentrating on my chess playing, (the board is also
beautifully made and worth every penny)! I have been credited with buying my husband his best ever Christmas present! I am sure
many of the other sets are equally as beautiful (I had a hard time choosing
but the unique photos on the website help tremendously) and am sure no one would be disappointed with any one of them. Customer service
is second to none and I really cannot fault my experience with you.
Dr V.B
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Examples of ChessBaron Sets and Electronic Chess
The state of the art chess software just got better. Fritz 12 is the best known and best recognised software program for play and for game improvement. If you are committed to excellence - ya need this program. If you're fed up with blunders in your game - ya need this software. If you just wanna look smart to your mates - it'll do it and it's much less expensive than a Porsche. Fritz 12 is superb, you'll love it - even if it shows how badly you play chess. More...
•CT Art Chess Software
Straight from Grandmaster Maxim Blokh's mind, via mindlink 2.0 - we obtained the password from his brain and quickly downloaded the
contents whilst he was asleep. The result? CT-Art (Chess Tactics Art) - the best selling chess software program. One reason for this
is that it spans a wide range of skill levels to assist with skill development in an innovative media presented method. The progam
will undoubtably help your development in an enjoyable way - which is great if you can't quite manage Maxim Blokh's callout fee.
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The Novag Citrine is here complimented with a set of luxury pieces to really do justice to the set. Without the luxury carved pieces in the finest rosewood, the machine is in a permanent bad mood, as if to say to it's human opponent - 'yeah, I'll make the move, but I deserve better pieces than the standard ones'. Once you promote the pieces to the ones that come with this package, the computer also promotes you to be a worthwhile opponent that dignifies it with the best gear available. More...
•Saitek Maestro Hand Held Travel Chess Computer
Gotta hand it to Saitek - this one takes the cake as well as your queen. (Saitek bought the rights to the brand name Mephisto some
time ago - this model is also known as the Mephisto Maestro) The model has contrast and back light settings. The chess piece
graphics take a couple of games getting used to and with an elo rating of 1600 it'll be off with your Queens head
in no time. However, as with all our chess computers, you can relax the settings a little and delay the inevitable.
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•Strong Chess Computers: Saitek Master
Only consider this machine if you either have 'grand' as a title in front of your name -or- are into self humiliation on
a Biblical scale. The Saitek is a serious chess machine that says 'don't try this at home' on many counts. Of course, you can select
it's lower levels but it subsequently feels like you're playing an opponent that starts the game without it's Queen. It'll still beat
you. Saitek didn't use the 'Kasparov' name they must have paid a fortune for, but its the prime model in the range that deserves it.
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The first of two high quality designs of ChessBaron Isle of Lewis chess designs. The colouring is critical when creating the right Isle of Lewis. Poorer examples get the colour wrong. The should be solid dark brown on the dark side of the pieces, which both of our Isle of Lewis sets have. Look for this colouring when examining the Isle of Lewis chess design.
•Isle of Lewis Chess Set - Number Two
The most famous of theme chess, the Isle of Lewis. This poor chap looks like his helmet resembles his lower right molar. Cheer up
mate! It's only a game. The original Isle of Lewis chess pieces consist of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales' teeth in
the forms of seated kings and queens, mitred bishops, knights on their mounts, standing warders and pawns in the shape of
obelisks. The ChessBaron reproduction Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces are crushed marble and
high quality resin.
•Bridled Knight Triple Weight in Bud Rosewood.
Here horsey horsey..., let's make you pretty. The knight in the particular set takes over two days for our craftsmen just to finish one :) Double queens, the detail of set is extraordinary - triple wighted and felted, almost looks alive
•Baron Ultimate Chess Design in Ebony.
Called the Ultimate for a reason. Our favourite in our crafted chess sets. Double queens. Triple weighted and felted. Can't keep our eyes off it - in danger of being labelled a stalker. When we say 'our' favourite. we actually mean the Boss's favourite among the ones we make - ahhh... what does he know?
•Bronte in Rosewood King Triple Weight.
Bud Rosewood (or red sandalwood, if you prefer, same thing) version of above. Double queens. 'Bust' style of knight that is unusual yet traditional. Did Charlotte play chess - or do our chess sets just have her inspiration? What would Heathcliffe say - or is he still moping over Cathy?
•King John in very heavy Brass.
Very heavy brass chess sets rarely come along - we don't make many because we only want to make the best. This one is a great line and really is among the best available in the world. A great feature is the way the set improves with age, as darker areas appear through time (not discolouration, rather the desirable effect of oxidisation over years). Older ones are often more expensive but rarely available.
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