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Dragon Chess Set – I got one

Hello everyone, I ‘ve been away for quite awhile but am back now. I recovered... 

Christmas and New Year

I hope you and your families had a greatl holiday season. The holiday season at our... 

Gifts for the Avid Chess Fan

My dad has been playing chess since before he could walk, and he knows all of the... 

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Garden Fixtures

There are many fixtures and décor which can be used in the garden. It can already... 

Check Mate

My son loves to play chess with his grandfather. Whenever I bring them over to their... 

Check Mate

The game of chess is widely considered by a lot of people to be the oldest of all... 

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Dragon Chess Set – I got one

Hello everyone, I ‘ve been away for quite awhile but am back now. I recovered from the holidays and it’s time to get back to work, Unfortunately I was laid off from my job this last month. What does that mean? That means more time for chess! Except that all my friends are working. After being laid off, I consoled myself by buying a new... [Read more of this review]

Chess Moves – The Bishop

The Bishop is one of the next most powerful of the chess game pieces – after the Queen and the Rook. The other chess piece at the value of 3 as the Bishop is the Knight which will be covered on a future post. The Bishop can only move diagonally, which means it wil stay in the same colored square the entire game. This is exactly what makes the... [Read more of this review]

Christmas and New Year

I hope you and your families had a greatl holiday season. The holiday season at our house was hectic but wonderful all the same. There many family get togethers, loads of delicious food, exchanging of gifts and lot of game playing. Game playing, of course, included chess in our family. Iwon a few, I lost a few, but it was all fun. I have to say, one... [Read more of this review]

Gifts for the Avid Chess Fan

My dad has been playing chess since before he could walk, and he knows all of the nuances of the game. It is not even fun to play with him, as he usually has my king under siege within the first ten moves. As can be imagined, he has nearly every chess book and piece of memorabilia imaginable. Ironically, the one thing that he lacks in a unique chessboard;... [Read more of this review]

Wooden Chess Boards

Wood is the most common and popular material of mid to high-end chess sets. Many chess players prefer wooden sets over sets of other materials because of the natural look and elegant feel. Wooden chess boards are also used for sets that contain pieces made of alternate materials such as glass and wood/metal combinations. Wooden chess boards and pieces... [Read more of this review]

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