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What’s the Best Version of the Isle of Lewis Chess Set? The famous medieval Lewis chessmen now come in several very different interpretations, from traditional brown and red sets to an aged museum-inspired version and even heavyweight metal. Few chess sets are instantly recognizable to people who don’t actually play chess. The Isle of Lewis […]

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 […]