The vinyl roll-up design ensures convenience and portability – just roll it up, take it along, and the kids are ready for a game whenever they want!
Perfect for kids who are just starting to dabble in the fascinating world of chess, it’s all about keeping things vibrant, engaging, and immensely enjoyable. This isn’t your typical, run-of-the-mill chess set, no. This is the ultimate tool to foster a lasting interest in the strategic game.
The folding box includes foam inserts for easy and secure storage of all of your chess pieces. The set also comes with two extra queens, in case you happen to lose or damage one of yours.
Tired of your pieces sliding around the board throughout the game? Keep your game organized and neat by using this magnetic board.
The playing board is 18.5 by 18.5 inches, and each chess piece measures between two and four inches.
These pieces won’t come to life like they did in the movie, but it’s still a fun recreation of the classic chess scene from the incredibly popular Harry Potter series.
This set is smaller than most, but the designers didn’t cut any corners in the design. This set is made with durable HPS plastic that gives you a smooth feel while remaining light and portable.
Each piece in this set is handcrafted from elaborately selected dutch wood by artisans with high preciseness.
In addition to the included carrying bag, you’ll love that this set has individual slots to store each chess piece when not in use.
This chess set is simple – which is exactly what new players are looking for. It’s a great way to learn the game without making a major investment of time or money.
The cards will tell you what types of moves each piece can make, along with teaching you the subtle rules and nuances of a chess game.
Here’s a chess game that you can play even if you have NO idea what moves to make. No need to worry – you’ll draw from a deck of cards that tells you exactly what to do.
As you start shopping for chess sets, you’ll notice that there are some pretty large differences between each one. Some sets are designed to be better for beginners. These sets are usually inexpensive and, for lack of better terminology, less flashy than others. Other sets will be made with higher-quality and heavier materials, and they may appeal more to players with more experience or who plan to play chess more often.
Perhaps you’re interested in a non-traditional gaming experience. There are several chess sets on this list that represent more outside-the-box thinking. For example, if you want to combine your love of Harry Potter with your interest in chess, there is a Harry Potter-themed chess set on this list. The set is appropriately deemed a “wizard’s chess set” and includes a Harry Potter-branded board along with specially designed wizard chess pieces. You can even try a different style of game play with the “no-stress” chess set. This set includes a deck of action cards that present random moves. As you play, you won’t worry as much about making the right moves, but you’ll learn about possible courses of action that you could take in a real game of chess. This option is great for somebody who is unfamiliar with chess or learning how to play for the first time.
Another thing to keep in mind when shopping is how often you plan to travel with your set. Board games, by their nature, are easy to travel with. They can typically be packed inside their box and taken from place to place pretty easily. However, you may want to take better care of your chess set while in transit, especially if your pieces are made with a material that is more fragile than plastic. Some sets on this list will include carrying cases or pouches to hold your pieces in. Some boxes even include special inserts to hold your game pieces in place while not in use. This is a great way to protect your chess pieces from any scratching, denting, or other types of damage.
The last thing to consider is what size board you want. On average, chess boards will be around 15 inches by 15 inches. Some boards may be larger – we have a board on this list that is 18.25 inches by 18.25 inches. On the small end, we have a board that is only 9.82 by 9.82 inches. This board is a good one to travel with, but you may opt for a larger board for your regular home game play.
A: Most chess sets are made with plastic. These sets are inexpensive and durable enough for most game play. More expensive sets may be made with wood or even glass. These game pieces will likely be heavier, and these sets are probably a better fit for individuals who have been playing chess for a while already.
A: Each player begins the game with 16 pieces, and there are six different types of pieces: pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, queens, and kings. There are different rules for each piece in terms of what direction it can move, and how many spaces it can move in one turn. Traditionally, each side will start the game with eight pawns, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, one queen, and one king. Once the king is eliminated, the game is over, and the player who eliminated the opposing player’s king is declared the winner.