6 Wooden Chess Sets for Every Home

A wooden chess board should match how you actually play, not just how it looks online. This guide focuses on practical sets that hold up over time, feel comfortable during longer games, and fit naturally into your home without requiring...

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Sukanya Mukherjee

Eight Facts About the Staunton Chess Set

If you asked anyone in the world to draw a chess piece, odds are they’d draw something from the Staunton set. Even the vast majority of chess clipart mimics Staunton chess pieces! Because the pieces are easy to recognize no...

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Rebecka Ratcliffe

The Ultimate Guide to the Bishop Chess Piece

A sure way to improve at chess is to understand each of the pieces in more depth. Beyond basic movement, there is a lot to learn about how a piece can be effective in every stage of the game.

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Shawn Bennett

The Ultimate Guide to The Queen Chess Piece

This comprehensive post explores the queen, the most powerful chess piece. It covers its history, movement, relative value, tactical motifs, and strategic roles in openings, middlegames, and endgame.

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Shawn Bennett

What Makes A Beautiful Chess Set

Our post explores what makes a beautiful chess set, from the elegance of handcrafted pieces to the charm of unique materials and intricate designs. Discover how craftsmanship, balance, and attention to detail combine to create sets that are not just...

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Sukanya Mukherjee

The Ultimate Guide to the Knight Chess Piece

The knight’s unique ability to jump over other pieces and its L-shaped movement have been around since the earlier forms of chess. Discover all the other aspects of this most ancient an unchanged of chess pieces. 

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Shawn Bennett

The Ultimate Guide to The Rook Chess Piece

Discover everything you need to know about the rook chess piece. Explore its unique movements along ranks and files, key tactics for dominating the board, and its vital role in endgame scenarios. Also, dive into its history and how it...

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Shawn Bennett

King Chess Piece Sizes: All You Need To Know

What size is your king chess piece supposed to be? In chess tournaments, your chess pieces need to be a standard size. And in casual chess games, you still want to be able to distinguish them.

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Wooden Chess Set: Basic Maintenance

Caring for a wooden chess set through basic maintenance, whether it’s simple and well-worn or a piece of well-preserved artistry, is one of the ways players and enthusiasts show their appreciation for the game.

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Shawn Bennett

The Pros And Cons of Marble Chess Set

Before you drop four hundred dollars on a marble chess set, read this. We break down everything from beauty to breakage; what lasts, what doesn’t, and how to keep your glossy board from becoming a regret wrapped in velvet. You’ll...

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Sukanya Mukherjee

Everything You Want To Know About Chess Pieces Names

Discover how chess pieces names evolved from foot soldiers and viziers to queens and bishops. This article traces each piece’s journey through language, geography, and cultural shifts, showing how different regions reimagined the same game in unique ways. A full...

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Sukanya Mukherjee

Are Marble Chess Sets Worth The Effort?

Are marble chess sets worth it? While they exude luxury and elegance, they’re not always practical for speed games or rough play. Learn about the pros, cons, and how these stunning sets can elevate your chess experience. Discover whether a...

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Sukanya Mukherjee