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Some Prefer Metal Chess Sets over Wood – Why? Wood may be the traditional choice for chess pieces, but the weight, feel and distinctive appearance of metal have earned it a devoted following of its own. Wood and chess have been companions for centuries, so choosing wooden pieces can seem almost automatic. Boxwood, ebony, rosewood […]

What Is the Best Wood for a Luxury Chess Set? Ebony, rosewood and lighter traditional woods each give chess pieces a different character, so choosing the best is partly about understanding what good wood contributes to the game. Ask which wood is best for a luxury chess set and there is a tempting one-word answer: […]

The World’s Best Heritage Theme Chess Sets Discover how history, mythology and fine craftsmanship can turn a familiar game into a display piece with a story of its own. There comes a point when a chess set stops being simply equipment and becomes a conversation piece. Heritage-themed sets occupy that agreeable territory between game, sculpture […]