Players 2
Playing Time 60 Mins
Age 6 +
Complexity 3.75/5
Type: Classic Strategy
The Best Chess Set Ever takes the best of the chess world and compiles it all in one place. The Tournament style Staunton chess pieces are large, easy to handle and have a weighted, felted base that makes them perfect for indoor our outdoor play. The Silicone board lays flat, and wipes clean so you don't have to worry about spills or creases. We also include our 32 page guide, “The Best Chess Strategy Guide Ever”. This guide features illustrated instructions that can help players of all skill levels whether you are just learning, or you are looking to take your skill to the next level.
Play chess outside with this set of 34 triple or quadruple weighted chess pieces. These plastic filled pieces provide a high quality sturdy feel and won’t blow over in the wind. This this set you get 2 extra queens for pawn promotion and felt bottoms on all of the pieces so they slide smoothly.
This 20” x 20” silicone chess board is ideal for players of all ages. We chose silicone since its spill resistant and always wipes clean, you also don’t have to worry about creases in the board when you fold it up in the box! Use the algebraic notation to follow along with puzzles or learn strategies more quickly!
Our set includes an exclusive 32-page chess strategy guide offering everything you need to know to learn the basics and coordinate advanced attacks. The illustrated guide is organized by beginner, intermediate and advanced play level, helping players to develop strategic skills in increments. The Best Strategy Guide Ever is the critical, must-have handbook for players of every level.
Chess is a two-player, abstract strategy board game that represents medieval warfare on an 8x8 board with alternating light and dark squares. Opposing pieces, traditionally designated White and Black, are initially lined up on either side. Each type of piece has a unique form of movement and capturing occurs when a piece, via its movement, occupies the square of an opposing piece. Players take turns moving one of their pieces in an attempt to capture, attack, defend, or develop their positions. Chess games can end in checkmate, resignation, or one of several types of draws. Chess is one of the most popular games in the world, played by millions of people worldwide at home, in clubs, online, by correspondence, and in tournaments. Between two highly skilled players, chess can be a beautiful thing to watch, and a game can provide great entertainment even for novices. There is also a large literature of books and periodicals about chess, typically featuring games and commentary by chess masters.
The game has its origins in the Indian game Chaturanga, and became Shatranj when introduced to the Persians. The current form of the game emerged in the second half of the 15th century when the Persians brought Shatranj to Southern Europe. The tradition of organized competitive chess began in the 16th century. The first official World Chess Champion, Wilhelm Steinitz, claimed his title in 1886. The current World Champion is Magnus Carlsen, Norway. Chess is also a recognized sport of the International Olympic Committee.