Collection: Wooden Chess Set

An extraordinary chess set is every chess players dream.  When buying a chess set the easiest way to ensure that everything will be appropriately sized is to buy them all together.  This way you don't need to worry about buying the correct sizes or having the chess pieces too large or too small for the chess board.  Buy the chess set as a bundle and your chess pieces and chess board will match perfectly.  

Playing classic board games are a great way to have fun indoors while staying safe. The history of chess goes back almost 15 centuries.  Teach your kids how to play chess to increase their IQ, improve their memory, and promote creativity.   Chess can be recreational or competitive.  Chess is one of the most popular board games played worldwide.  People play in clubs, online, and in tournaments.  The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's King.  Magnus Carlsen is the current world champion in the game of chess.  

If you're a beginner in chess there are many ways to improve your skills.  Signing up for a chess club, playing chess with friends & family, and playing online to name a few.  Most importantly a mentor where you can learn new skills and apply different strategies in the game of chess. 

One of the best ways to practice your skills is at Chess.com.  Here you can play online daily with people all over the world giving you the exposure you need.  This is the best place to start as there are many different ways of learning.  There are different types of ways to learn chess skills and this website has it all.  There are lessons, articles, analysis, and videos as well.  They host more than 10 million chess games daily. 

Benefits of Playing Chess :  Improves memory, enhances reading skills, Develops planning and foresight, improves problem solving skills, & promotes creativity

Perfect gift for the Chess lover in your life.  Valentine’s Day💕, Birthdays, or Anniversaries.  

Type of Chess Set

Which type of Chess Set are you looking to Buy?

Practical - These Chess Sets are usually constructed from wood to allow for daily or weekly chess play.  Wood crafted pieces and boards are sturdy and durable and last for years.

Decorative - These Chess Sets can be made of Wood, Marble, or Alabaster and are usually set in the den, library, or office to be admired.  These decorative sets can really transform the design of the overall room they are placed in.  Some of these sets can get very expensive as well and passed down for generations.  Many decorative chess sets can be the centerpiece of an office or den.  

Travel sets - Travel sets are great for on the road, camping, and any type of travel.  They are especially great in airplanes when at times you have many hours to spare.   These are wonderful to have as they have storage space and you can literally take them anywhere with you.

What is your Budget?

Buy the best Chess Board you can afford.  There is an excitement while playing on a well crafted Chess Board with Chess Pieces that have a nice weight to them.

How to Match Chess Pieces with the Chess Board?

The best way is to buy a chess set that includes both!  There are many times that people buy the incorrect sizes of chess pieces and come to regret not buying the set to begin with.  With that said, The proper square size for a set of good Staunton chess pieces is such that the width of the base of the King should be 78% of the width of a square.  You can also find more information regarding sizing at Chess.com