Chess
15 Life Lessons You Can Learn from Chess
A chess player is always better prepared to deal with the world. From this game of chess, one learns some critical lessons that can be applied in life also and can lead to victories that are far sweeter than anything achieved on a practical chessboard. Regular chess players are more intelligent and have more knowledge about everything in general. Playing chess is like playing the game of life. One's decisions have consequences for the future. We know that each move we make, in life or in a game, determines a unique path for the future. Both require a smart strategy and a confident sense of leadership to reach successful end goals. This strategy-based board game can teach you a lot about life: 1. How you start a game determines how you will finish it. Play wisely. 2. Learn to spot opportunities. There are often clearly defined lines of success that work well. Learn to see these when they repeat, and take advantage of them. 3. Try to simplify the things. 4. Sometimes you get stuck in a position known in chess as zugzwang: where whichever move you make is a bad one. This situation occurs sometimes in our life too. 5. When someone makes a move that you are not able to understand, don’t waste your time reading more into it than you need to. Sometimes people just make silly moves – they are not important. 6. Don’t get pinned down. Where something more cherished cannot be brought into play because it is stuck behind something trivial, make every effort to get it into the game – as soon as possible. 7. Be flexible. If the things do not go as you planned them – adjust and continue. 8. Never rest on your laurels or what you did last time for the problem. Keep thinking, looking for new opportunities and trying to generate new ideas.You cannot solve the same problem with old solutions. 9. Keep calm and move slowly. 10. Replace wishful thinking with action. 11. Don’t be overly impressed with lofty words or titles. Just focus on your goal and do everything possible to achieve it. 12. If you lose, do so graciously and try to learn at least one important lesson. 13. Appraise your position honestly. If it is bad, do something about it – if it is good, make it even better. 14. Don’t get swept up by distractions. 15. Keep your options open and always have an escape route. Have a great life and keep playing chess...
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MONTHLY ROUND-UP – November 2017
Month November was all about the Black Friday deals & new range of Spanish chess boards. Veneer chessboards use much less of the deluxe hardwood so they are lightweight and hence easy to carry. Moreover their finish and quality are much better. As usual, links to all of these chess boards can be found below. Wooden Deluxe Black Anigre Maple Matte Finish Chess Board 24" - 60 mm - Deluxe Chess Board Black Anigre Red Ash Burl Matte Finish with Moulded edges 24" - 60 mm - Wooden Deluxe Black Dyed Poplar & Olive with Matte Finish Chess Board 22" - 55 mm - Wooden Deluxe Blue Ash Burl & White Erable Hi Gloss Finish Chess Board 22" - 55 mm - Finish Chess Board Wooden Deluxe Grey Ash Burl & White Erable Hi Gloss board 22" - 55 mm Last month the spotlights were primarily on the Spanish chess boards and it’s no surprise that these chess boards are probably one of the best chess boards we’ve ever launched. This classic 20" wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Sapele (dark) and Sycamore (light) veneer* this chess board features a matte finish. Elevate your chess experience with the Wooden Deluxe Black Anigre Maple Chess Board, crafted for those who appreciate refined elegance. The striking contrast of deep black anigre and smooth maple squares is enhanced by a sophisticated matte finish, offering a timeless and glare-free playing surface. Designed at a generous 24-inch size with 60 mm squares, this board provides the perfect stage for club-sized and luxury chess pieces. Its clean lines and premium wood construction make it not just a board, but a statement of classic craftsmanship. Shop Here -> Experience timeless sophistication with the Deluxe Chess Board in Black Anigre and Red Ash Burl, a true blend of artistry and precision. The rich contrast between deep black anigre and the striking patterns of red ash burl creates a visually captivating playing surface, enhanced by a smooth matte finish for a refined, glare-free experience. Framed with elegantly moulded edges, this 24-inch board with 60 mm squares offers both durability and distinguished character. Perfectly suited for tournament-sized and luxury chess pieces, it stands as a centerpiece of classic craftsmanship and elevated design. Shop Here -> Refined and distinctive, the Wooden Deluxe Chess Board in Black Dyed Poplar & Olive brings a unique character to your game. The deep, rich tones of black dyed poplar contrast beautifully with the warm, organic grain of olive wood, creating a board that feels both modern and timeless. Finished with a smooth matte surface, it offers a soft, glare-free playing experience that enhances focus and comfort. The 22-inch size with 55 mm squares makes it perfectly suited for a wide range of chess pieces, from club to collector level. Shop Here -> Make a bold statement with the Wooden Deluxe Chess Board in Blue Ash Burl & White Erable, where artistry meets brilliance. The mesmerizing patterns of blue ash burl pair beautifully with the crisp elegance of white erable, creating a striking visual contrast that instantly draws attention. Finished in a high-gloss polish, the surface radiates a luxurious sheen while enhancing the depth and character of the wood grain. With a 22-inch size and 55 mm squares, it offers the ideal balance for both display and play, perfectly complementing fine chess pieces. Shop Here -> Finish Chess Board Wooden Deluxe Grey Ash Burl & White Erable Hi Gloss board 22" - 55 mm Shop Here -> Lastly, you will be pleased to hear that we are going to launch Mega Christmas Sale at our website on 09 Dec 2017, so stay tuned with us for the bunch of amazing offers this Christmas season! Subscribe our newsletter today. That's all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We'd glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us.
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MONTHLY ROUND-UP – October 2017
We're now knee-deep into the Holiday season & we've started the holiday sale early this time. Two chess sets were announced last month, but Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Series Chess Set shines brighter than any of our chess set recently launched. Check out the complete list of the new arrivals from the past month to make sure you haven't missed anything important. Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Series Chess Set Combo of Old Vintage English Staunton Series Chess Pieces in Dyed wood & Box Wood - Classic Wooden Checkers Set - Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Series Chess Set asserted it's dominance over the best sellers section last month. This wonderful chess set has been used in the tournament of 1961 Soviet Championship. Some of the world's greatest Grandmasters like Mikhail Tal, Viktor Korchnoi & Boris Spassky have played with this chess set. The King proudly stands at 4.25" tall with a base diameter of 1.73" Shop Now -> Related: World’s first Wooden Starter Chess Learning Kit is Here Vintage English Staunton Series Chess Pieces in 3" also made its debut and gathered a lot of fan attention. Like it's predecessor it also comes with free extra queens. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted by adding a stud of lead within the base for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Shop Now -> The Old Vintage English Staunton Series Chess Pieces in Ebonized wood & Box Wood - 3.8" King Know More -> A Wooden Checkers (Draughts) Set is a timeless blend of simplicity, strategy, and craftsmanship. Designed for players of all ages, this classic game set brings together clean aesthetics and smooth playability in a beautifully finished wooden form. Explore here -> The year 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of Chessbazaar & our team is dedicatedly working on the 10th-anniversary chess set. Our few chess sets set the gold standard in their first decade and we are just getting started. "The best is yet to come.” but our 10th-anniversary special edition chess set availability will be limited to few at least initially. Related: Why Luxury Chess Sets are Expensive and Why do you Own One? That's all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We'd glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct to your email by signing up to our newsletter. Related: How to Find a Perfect Wooden Chess Set Online?
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"Chess as Art, Science, and Sport" Quote in Brief
We categories the activities into three categories — Painting as art, Physics as science, Football as sport— but if we talk about chess, then it can be plausibly be seen as all three, each with its own conventions. Chess action can be striking, systematic, or strategic. The former world champion Anatoly Karpov claimed in an oft-quoted remark that “chess is everything— art, science, and sport.” Let’s see to what extent is this quote valid! Chess as ART: Chess has got its own style, beautiful moves, and combinations. As the art of beautiful poetry creates magic all around, a Chessmaster also possesses the equal creativity. The way the chess masters moves his chess pieces and turns the game in his favor is absolutely artistic. Best chess games are not only limited to the stage, where it is performed but it is saved as lifetime memory in the minds of the player as well as the audience. Great chess games are breathtaking work of art and where much beauty is found in the elegance of a perfect and inescapable solution to a complex problem. Solving such problems making beautiful combinations is deeply gratifying and reveals aesthetic satisfaction. Combinations are the poetry of the game; they are to Chess what melody is to music. And these combinations can be purely regarded as art. Chess as SCIENCE: About half of the greatest chess players in the world had mathematical or scientific backgrounds. Some people assert that there is always the best chess move in every position. Finding that perfect move involves a powerful logic behind it and that shows about its scientific approach. In the chess world, as in science, knowledge is acquired socially. As games are won and lost, newly “correct” and “objective” approaches to the game are discovered, and advice is reframed. This model suggests that chess theory is metaphorically likened to a science with experimental tests. Advancement depends on challenges over the board. Players participate in local and extended networks of knowledge but always based on the recognition of community. Innovation is necessary for grandmasters to dethrone their predecessors; the tactical and strategic approach considers chess as Science. Related: Chess vs Checkers vs Backgammon – Clash of the Titans Chess as SPORTS: Anatoly Karpov remarked, “Chess is a cruel type of sport. In it, the weight of victory and defeat lies on the shoulders of one man. . . . When you play well and lose, it’s terrible.” Sports means competition. Like the world of Sports, chess games are also competitive. Why is chess so competitive? It is because of the various competitions organized by chess clubs and various chess tournaments held in different parts of the world. Players in tournaments can gain or lose rating points that measure their skill in comparison to other players. Ratings range from zero (novices start with an assumed rating of 600 but can lose rating points) to over 2800 for a top grandmaster. A rating locates one in a competitive hierarchy and determines in which tournaments one can participate and in which division one can play. Chess is famously an activity of the mind, with only the slightest movement of light wood pieces. But when we have lengthy games then bodily stress is also involved and the person needs to be physically sound as in other Sports activities. With all these points mentioned above, we can say that the quote “chess is everything— art, science, and sport” by former world champion Anatoly Karpov proves to be valid. Related: 10 Best Chess Quotes Skills to Master Through Chess Viswanathan “Vishy” Anand
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MONTHLY ROUND-UP – Sep 2017
Month September of 2017 was dominated by three chess sets. The first was Mustang Series. Mustang series is our premium offering since the St. Petersburg came around. Second one on the list is Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set & last is Special Edition St. Petersburg Luxury Artisan Series Chess Set. If you think you might have missed the announcements or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for you. It also comes complete with links to our respective product page. The CB Mustang Series Chess Set Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set Special Edition St. Petersburg Luxury Artisan Series Chess Set in Bud Rose / Box Wood (lacquered) First and foremost on the list is The CB Mustang Series Chess Set. It comes as no surprise that over 50 chess players have already purchased the Mustang Series to show their enthusiasm for the luxury chess sets. The King comes with two beauteous king finials(each side) & proudly stands at 4.4 inches and its base is robust 1.9 inches. Changing the king finials is a quick and easy job. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and solitary knight. The knights are precision-crafted. We designed and focus tested over 30 variations before finalizing the mane of the knight, it perfectly matches the design. Such crafting process requires prior analysis on the wood material before it is sent for processing. Know More > More to Read: Birth of the Chess Queen: The most dominant piece on the board Next on the list is Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set in Lacquer Finished. This set also got plenty of attention last month. King proudly stands at 3.85" tall with a base diameter of 1.57". The lathe work on the each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the elegant curves on Knights. There are 4 cuts in the turrets of the rook. Like the Russian/Soviet chess sets, the balls on the bishops are of opposite color. All chess pieces have a very wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. know More> More to Read: How a game of chess can make your child a genius and smarter Special Edition St. Petersburg Luxury Artisan Series Chess Set in Ebony / Box Wood. The King proudly stands at 4.2 inches and its base is robust 1.8 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and curved knight. The carving and the design of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the curved neck, eyes, nostrils, teeth and, craftsmanship around the mane. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allow the set to truly stand out. Each chessmen is carefully handcrafted in India and takes some influences from the Arabian Knight Series. The finial of the king is inspired from the golden dome of Saint Isaac's Cathedral which dominates the Russia's rebel city St Petersburg skyline. Know More> Ten years. That’s how long it’s been since our first customer bought the travel chess set from us. We still remember the buzz of excitement in the office as we processed and delivered this order. At that time, we had very few products in our catalog. But each of those was designed with a lot of thought and crafted with much love and attention to detail. We have grown manifold since then – we now have 300+ distinctive designs, a 50+ strong team, a larger office and multiple warehouses – but we still put in the same care while choosing our designs, and we feel the same excitement every time we launch the new set! Year 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of Chessbazaar & our team is dedicatedly working on the 10th-anniversary chess set. Our few chess sets set the gold standard in their first decade and we are just getting started. "The best is yet to come.” That's all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We'd glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct to your email by sign-up to our newsletter. More to Read: How to Make the Best Chess Opening Moves?
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MONTHLY ROUND-UP – AUG 2017
With yet another exciting month behind us, it’s time once again for a quick recap of the highlights from the last month. If you think you might have missed something from the month, here is a list of the hottest releases in the Aug 2017. As usual, links to all of these chess sets can be found below. The Australian War Memorial Reproduced Chess Set by ACF The Smokey Staunton Series Chess Set in Rose Wood The Championship Series Staunton Chess Set in Ebonized Boxwood The Australian War Memorial Reproduced Chess Set by Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) is the reproduction of a set produced in 1916 in Australia. This set is made up of ebonized boxwood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.5 inches and its base is a robust 1.5 inches. Both kings are stamped with A.C.F logo on their base. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in ebonized boxwood. Shop Now -> Related: 10 Useful Tips to Take Care of your Chess Board The Smokey Staunton Series is made up of rosewood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.8 inches and its base is robust 1.6 inches. The dark chess pieces are made of rosewood and the opposing pieces are made up of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. Shop Now -> The Championship Series Magnus Carlsen Chess Set in Staunton pattern has been specifically designed for chess tournament/club players. The set features a Tournament standard 3.75″ King with a base diameter of 1.61 inches. This chess set is expertly weighted from our master artisans and it’s superb size proportioning from a king to pawn make this chess set an excellent choice for fast chess games in tournaments/clubs or regular home and school play. It’s a chess set that is truly like no other. Related: The Top 5 Iconic Chess Sets every Chess Collector Must Possess Ten years. That’s how long it’s been since our first customer bought the travel chess set from us. We still remember the buzz of excitement in the office as we processed and delivered this order. At that time, we had very few products in our catalog. But each of those was designed with a lot of thought and crafted with much love and attention to detail. We have grown manifold since then – we now have 300+ distinctive designs, a 50+ strong team, a larger office and multiple warehouses – but we still put in the same care while choosing our designs, and we feel the same excitement every time we launch the new set! Related: Case Study by Google – Chessbazaar finds a winning strategy with Google Shopping and re-engagement campaigns Year 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of Chessbazaar & our team is dedicatedly working on the 10th-anniversary chess set. Our few chess sets set the gold standard in their first decade and we are just getting started. “The best is yet to come.” That’s all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We’d glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct to your email by sign-up to our newsletter. Read More: My best game of all time, by Maxime Morin
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MONTHLY ROUND-UP – JULY 2017
Another month went by and it was definitely dominated by Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set. Our live customer support has been overflowing from the last month and almost every second buyer is asking for 2.0 version of Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set. A few other notable announcements last month include Camouflaged I & II Series, Carbon Fiber Series, The Empire II Luxury Series. If you have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for your interest. Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set Burnt Blazed Series Handcarved Chess Pieces Series Painted Chess Pieces The Empire II Luxury Series Last month the spotlights were primarily on the Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set and it’s no surprise that our this reproduction is probably one of the best reproductions we’ve ever launched. This chess set is reproduced in collaboration with “Michael Ladzinski“, one of the greatest chess collectors in the chess world. This popular set is the rage of tournament players in Hungary and Romania. It’s refreshing to see these style pieces used in place of the mundane FIDE golden rosewood pieces in the Hungarian and Romanian tournaments. A great set for tournament, blitz or home play and a “must have” set for any chess collector. The Burnt Blazed Series Handcarved Chess Pieces in burnt boxwood offer a striking blend of craftsmanship and character, featuring a rich smoky finish that highlights the natural grain of the wood. With a well-balanced 3.8" King, each piece is carefully handcarved for smooth handling and refined detail, making it an excellent choice for both collectors and serious players seeking a bold yet timeless addition to their chess collection. Shop Now -> We’ve also launched Flame & Frost Painted Chess Pieces. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Chess pieces have thick green felts which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. Another noteworthy announcement is The Empire II Luxury Series Staunton Chess Set. This chess set exquisitely made from ebony wood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.6 inches and its base is robust 1. 8 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and remarkable knight. Lastly, you will be pleased to hear that we are going to launch exciting new chess sets soon, so stay tuned with us for the bunch of launches and amazing offers this Christmas season! Subscribe our newsletter. Case Study by Google – Chessbazaar finds a winning strategy with Google Shopping and re-engagement campaigns. Best Designer & Unique Chess Sets for Décor, Study, Home Office or Library Chess vs Checkers vs Backgammon – Clash of the Titans
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Chess vs Checkers vs Backgammon – Clash of the Titans
Chess is regarded as the most strategic game among other abstract board games. The tactics and strategies involved in the game often makes it the favorite game among intellectuals. The people who play chess tend to be doing well academically as well. There are other abstract board games as well, like Checkers and Backgammon. Let us compare the three games chess, checkers, and backgammon. Each game is different in its own way and has its own strong points. Comparing checkers, chess and backgammon on different - Comparison in terms of judging the difficulty level in learning the concept and rules: Checkers is an easy to learn game. The simple rule is – If you can’t move, you lose. When it comes to learning the rules, backgammon is the next easiest game. Backgammon is played by two players with 15 checkers each on a board consisting of 24 spaces or points. The checkers are moved according to rolls of the dice. Related: What Are Triple Weighted/ Double/Non-Weighted Chess Pieces? Each player tries to bring his own checkers home and bear them off before his opponent does, hitting and blocking the enemy checkers along the way. Understanding the whole concept of backgammon at once is a little difficult but still not that difficult as chess. Chess is the most difficult one out of all these. The objective of the game of checkmate the king is easily understood but still, it is the most complex board game as it involves different movements, tactics, and strategies. Comparison in terms of changes in number of pieces on board – In Checkers, Backgammon, and chess, the number of pieces on the board decreases and hence they all follow the concept of reduction. Winner: Tie Comparison on the basis of opening patterns and combinations – If we compare checkers, backgammon, and chess on the basis of opening patterns and combinations, then Checkers and Backgammon are simpler in that way as there are fewer opening lines to learn about. Related: How to Find a Perfect Wooden Chess Set Online? Chess, on the other hand, has largest possibilities of opening patterns and in the game of chess, one needs to be very careful while making the first moves as it is most of the times also the deciding factor. Winner: Backgammon & Checkers snatches the victory here because they have fewer openings to learn. Comparison on possible moves: In Backgammon & Checkers the choice set of moves is quite small. In fact, there’s clearly one optimal move, or perhaps two that are nearly identical. So once you have learned the game properly, the game is limited and uninteresting. Though backgammon is very fascinating game if played with doubling cube. But when it comes to chess things get dramatically changed, the options and strategies are far more diverse. Related: Enjoy the holidays without getting bored – Chess, your strategic companion! Practically there are over 288 billion different possible positions after just four moves each. Winner: Chess. There are over 288 billion different possible positions just after four moves each set it apart, and the fact that the longest game of chess is possible of 5,949 moves. Comparisons on the basis of Strategy – No game can overpower Chess, when it comes to strategy and tactics. Chess will always remain a strategically dominant game. Checkers require less strategical moves in comparison to Chess. Backgammon also requires strategically planned moves, but due to use of dice the game is not purely a strategical game. Backgammon is the combination of luck & strategy. Winner: Chess is the undisputed champ when it comes to the strategical board game. Comparisons on the basis of popularity – Backgammon is a quite very popular game. People are sometimes not even aware of this board game. Checkers is a popular game in America but among Europeans, the game is not so popular. Chess is the most popular board game all around the world. People love to play Chess and they grow so passionate about this game that they convert their hobby into the profession. Winner: Chess, thanks to 605 million adults who play chess regularly Verdict: In our comparison test American Checkers also known as Draughts is the last. Like backgammon, checkers is also combined with strategy and a little bit luck. But only one optimal move & no doubling cube option makes checkers to the last position. Backgammon comes second. Backgammon is one of the oldest two-player board game combined with strategy and luck. It is probably about 5,000 years old game and originated in Iraq—previously Mesopotamia. But backgammon is not purely a strategical game unlike chess, it’s the combination of luck & strategy. Related: All you need to know about Check, Checkmate and Stalemate The game is fascinating if played with doubling cube. Backgammon is also one of the most popular board games in most casinos. Chess is the beast of the board & puzzle games. Chess is one of the oldest games that have intrigued mankind. It is originated around 1500 years ago in India. According to the ChessBase report of 2012, there are approximately 605 million adults who play chess regularly – a number comparable to regular users of mighty Facebook. There are ton of benefits of playing chess. Chess can be played by people of all age groups and mind sets. Chess is extremely helpful in brain development, it can sharpen your memory, makes you calculative, improves concentration and memory and the list goes on. Chess will always continue to rule the world when it comes to Strategy board games. Happy playing Chess!
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MONTHLY ROUND-UP – JUNE 2017
June of 2017 is now behind us and it brought some interesting chess sets. A bunch of new chess sets was announced last month, but none shines brighter than the Antonio Fabiano 1933 Soviet Era Botvinnik Style Weighted Chess Pieces in Ebony & Antique 3.8 Inch King. It was certainly the hottest set in our new arrival section over the past month. A few other announcements also took place last month - The 1950s Soviet (Russian) Latvian Reproduced Chess Set, The CB Grandmaster Staunton Series Chess Set, The War Admiral Luxury Series Chess Set, American Chess Magazine, Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Pieces. As usual, links to all of these chess sets can be found below. Reproduced Antonio Fabiano 1933 Soviet Era Botvinnik Style Weighted Chess Pieces The 1950s Soviet (Russian) Latvian Reproduced Chess Set in Stained Crimson The CB Grandmaster Staunton Series Chess Set The War Admiral Luxury Series Chess Set American Chess Magazine Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Pieces Reproduced Antonio Fabiano Soviet Era Botvinnik Style Chess Set easily dominated our list of best-selling chess sets. Some customer’s felt that some pieces in our previous repro were not an accurate reproduction, so we heard to our customer’s opinion. The new version features a significantly improved knight, King, Rook & Pawn. The Reproduced Antonio Fabiano Soviet Era Botvinnik Style Chess Set is simply gorgeous and exquisitely striking, therefore each piece is carved with meticulous care. Our most magnificent chess set yet takes nearly a week to create. It’s a chess set that is truly like no other. Related: Chessbazaar Quality, Production & Service Management Presenting you a chess set in a antique color that has no equal, reproduced Antonio Fabiano 1933 Soviet Era Botvinnik Style Weighted Chess Pieces in Ebony & Antique 3.8 Inch King. This tournament sized chess set "The CB Grandmaster Staunton Series Chess Pieces'' has been specifically designed for chess tournament/club players. The set features a Tournament standard 3.75" King with a base diameter of 1.61 inches. The CB Grandmaster Series is expertly weighted from our master artisans and it's superb size proportioning from a king to pawn make this chess set an excellent choice for fast chess games in tournaments/clubs or regular home and school play. Related: How to Make the Best Chess Opening Moves? The King proudly stands at 4.4 inches and its base is robust 1.7 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and peculiar knight. The War Admiral Luxury Series Chess Set. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in bud rosewood. Because of its rarity, bud rosewood chess pieces are the primary choice of many chess enthusiasts. Bud rosewood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for luxury chess sets. American Chess Magazine Issue #3 is now available for purchase. Meanwhile, Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Pieces in Stained Green Ash Burl / Boxwood - 3.7" King is still the king of Russian-Soviet Collection. Wide base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship work. Along with the intricate craftsmanship, what makes this reproduction so unique is how it feels in your hand. The set is entirely handmade in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. That's all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We'd glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct to your email by sign-up to our newsletter. Related: Why I collect chess sets, by John Lawson
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