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What Kind of Chess Set Would Make a Stunning Gift? From beautifully crafted wooden pieces to substantial metal designs, a luxury chess set can make an unforgettable birthday, anniversary or retirement present. Some presents are enjoyed for a few weeks. Others become part of someone’s home for decades. A beautiful chess set has the potential…

Why Might I Buy a Set of Metal Chess Pieces Rather Than Wood? Wood owns much of chess tradition, but metal pieces offer weight, distinctive finishes and a very different physical experience at the board. There is a good reason wooden chess pieces dominate the market. Wood feels warm, it carves beautifully and materials such…

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…