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I Need to Get an Isle of Lewis Chess Set – What’s Available? From classic ivory and brown to historic-looking aged pieces and an exceptionally heavy metal version, there is more than one way to own the world’s most famous medieval chess set. Deciding that you want an Isle of Lewis chess set is the…

How About a Metal Chess Set Rather Than a Wooden Set? Wood is the traditional choice, but metal chess sets offer a very different combination of weight, presence and design that can make them every bit as satisfying to own. Wooden chess pieces have tradition firmly on their side. Boxwood, ebony and rosewood belong naturally…

What Is the Best Chess Set to Buy in the UK? There is no single best chess set for everyone, but understanding size, materials, design and how the set will actually be used makes choosing one considerably easier. Ask for the best television or laptop and specifications can do much of the work. Ask for…

What Size Chess Pieces Should I Buy for My Chess Board? Matching chess pieces to a board is largely a question of proportion: get the relationship between the king’s base and the board squares right, and the whole set looks and plays better. Buying chess pieces and a board separately gives you much more freedom…