People, particularly chess players themselves, say the darnedest things about chess and about chess players. Here are some of our favorite misconceptions about the royal game. Some of these sayings are unquestionably off-target, some of them are uneducated impression, and some of them are controversies that might or might not be valid.
How To Properly Match Your Chess Board And Chess Pieces
Surprisingly enough, even in today’s age of video games and “instant gratification” entertainment, board games are still wildly popular. And many would suggest that chess reigns supreme as one of the world’s most popular board games, both in the U.S. and around the world.
Chess Pieces Are Collectable Works Of Art
Chess is one of the oldest board games known to man, and the chess pieces used are as distinctive as any game pieces youll ever see. Even people who have never played the game recognize a set of chess pieces immediately. Once simply functional, todays chess men are works of art that many serious players collect for their beauty as well as their utilitarian purpose.
A Chess Set Will Give You Many Years Of Enjoyment
When you’re ready to buy a chess set, make sure you get one you will be happy with. A chess set is a special kind of purchase. You should never go cheap. Having a chess set that you can be proud of and that you feel good about will add to your enjoyment as you play. It really makes you feel connected with all the grand traditions of the game of chess.
Here are a few things to consider when buying a chess set.
**Looks are important
Chess sets are available in a wide r…