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Unique Chess Sets For Chess Lovers

 

Chess and chess pieces will be displayed here along with pictures and resources.

I've always been fascinated by Chess pieces. I do not play very well, but I absolutely love chess sets.

As a sculptor, I'm drawn to the more non-traditional chess sets -- animals are among my favorites -- but I'll show you a wide variety of chess pieces and boards so you can decide your favorite.

Staunton Chess Pieces 

The Modern Day Chess Piece

Below is a photo of the Original Staunton chess pieces. They are what is used in chess competitions.

Left to right: pawn, rook, knight, bishop, queen, and king.



Photo from Wikipedia.

One-of-a-kind Chess Set - Lions vs. Dogs 

I am a sculptor and I have created a chess set of Lions vs. Dogs. I sculpted the pieces in clay and finished them with stains, acrylics and waxes. The set sells for $1295.00. If you are interested in purchasing them, contact me at frankie@sculpturesbyfrankie.com. Here are a few images from the set.

Lion King = 5" and Queen = 4-1/4"
Dog King = 4-1/4" and Queen = 3-3/4"


Front row: pawn
Back row, left to right: king, queen, bishop, knight, rook


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Here's my favorite link:

Sculptures by Frankie

Chess set on Amazon 

House of Staunton Reykjavik II Series Chessmen in Ebonized Boxwood

Amazon Price: $140.00 (as of 10/08/2008)

Beautiful chess set

Bone Chess Set 

This bone chess set comes in a lacquered box to hold the pieces and has a board built in. The set sells for $195.00. If you are interested in purchasing them, contact me at frankie@sculpturesbyfrankie.com. Here are a few images from the set.

King = 2-1/4" and Queen = 2-1/4"

Bone chess pieces

Bone set in Box

Bone set on board (part of box)

Common Chess Terms 

Here are some common chess terms that might come in handy.

Blunder: To totally miss something obvious, giving the benefit to the opponent.

Patzer: A player who cannot seem to improve his game, though he has played for years. A patzer is blundering all the time.

Opening: The first 10 to 15 moves of the game. This is the first phase of the game.

Middlegame: The second phase of the game, where most of the action takes place.

Endgame or Ending: The last of the 3 phases of the game, when only a few pieces are left on the board.

File: a column in the chessboard.

Rank: a row in the chessboard.

Wing or Side: The board can be divided into 2 vertical halves: the queen's wing or queen side (including files a-d) and the king's wing or king side (including files e-h)

Check: To threaten the opponent's king.

Checkmate or Mate: To threaten the opponent's king, so that it has no escape. This ends the game.

Stalemate: A player is stalemated if he has no valid moves at his disposal, but he is not in check. The game is drawn in the case of stalemate.

For more terms, click The Language of Chess

Chess Book Spotlight 

The Immortal Game: A History of Chess, or How 32 Carved Pieces on a Board Illuminated Our Understanding of War, Art, Science and the Human Brain

Amazon Price: $17.16 (as of 10/08/2008)

Great gift for yourself or other chess lover with the history of chess and how it's affected our understanding of war and ourselves.

More Books on Chess and Chess pieces 

#1

I Play Against Pieces (Batsford Chess Book) by Svetozar Gligoric

I Play Against Pieces (Batsford Chess Book) by Svetozar Gligoric

For the first time in English, more than 100 of th more...0 points

#2

The King: Chess Pieces by J. H. Donner

The King: Chess Pieces by J. H. Donner

J.H.Donner (1927-1988) was a Dutch Grandmaster and more...0 points

#3

Master Pieces: The Architecture of Chess by Gareth John Williams

Master Pieces: The Architecture of Chess by Gareth John Williams

A beautiful tribute to the artistry of the game of more...0 points

Master Pieces: The Architecture of Chess is a gorgeous gift book for any chess fan. The first full-color illustrated book devoted to the art and design of the individual pieces in a chess set, the book presents examples of the most magnificent pieces from around the world, both ancient and modern. Master Pieces sheds new light on the history, evolution, and symbolism of chess pieces and displays the artistry and craft of creating these mini...

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Fun Chess Stuff From CafePress 

Fun chess "stuff" for your or the chess-lover in your life.

Chess Lovers Journal

Journal

Price: 11.99

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Chess Game Keepsake Box

Keepsake Box

Price: 25.99

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Unique chess sets on Amazon 

#1

Transformers Chess Set

Transformers Chess Set

This full-color gameboard comes with 32 chess play more...0 points

#2

Excalibur King Arthur Electronic Chess (915-3)

Excalibur King Arthur Electronic Chess (915-3)

The King Arthur is an electronic chess computer wi more...0 points

#3

Wood Expressions Simpson's Chess Set

Wood Expressions Simpson's Chess Set

Simsons chess set with the familiar character piec more...0 points

#4

USAopoly Red Sox vs Yankees Chess

USAopoly Red Sox vs Yankees Chess

The biggest rivalry in baseball is now decided in more...0 points

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Vijay The great

This chess pieces are really a gem... pls pls tell me from where i can get it... ? at viijay_bank@yahoo.com

Posted September 05, 2008

steve4chess

I love the chess sets. I learned chess at the age of 5 from my grandfather and have an old Staunton set very similar to the one in the picture ... given to me by my grandfather many years ago. I still use it regularly. If you like chess, check out my chess strategies blog.

Posted August 23, 2008

Janet1

Wow. Another nice lens. Love what you do with chess sets. The lions and dogs are wonderful.

Posted August 05, 2008

kautagne

Love your sculpted set...how unique in deed. Would love to see a set done of ocean life.

Posted July 26, 2008

CherylStoney

I LOVE the Lions vs Dogs set! Very cool!

Posted July 22, 2008

 
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