Unique Chess Sets

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Find chess sets that are different and fun here.

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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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)

Chess set on Amazon 

House of Staunton Reykjavik II Series Chessmen in Ebonized Boxwood

Amazon Price: $140.00 (as of 07/14/2009)Buy Now

Beautiful chess set

Dragon Knights Medieval Chess Set 

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Animal Chess Sets on Amazon 

Beautiful animal chess pieces

African Animal Chess Set

African Animal Chess Set

Plan a wild strategy with this safari-inspired che more...0 points

"Animal Kingdom" Chess Game Set

Made of Polyresin Playing Board 16"x16"( more...0 points

Fame 0032 Wildlife Animal Chess Set - 4 Inch King

Fame 0032 Wildlife Animal Chess Set - 4 Inch King

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AFRICAN ANIMAL CHESS SET

AFRICAN ANIMAL CHESS SET

Plan a wild strategy with this safari-inspired che more...0 points

Sea Birds Chess Set

Sea Birds Chess Set

The perfect gift for all you wildlife lovers! Feel more...0 points

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: (as of 07/14/2009)Buy Now

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 

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

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

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

Fun Chess Stuff From CafePress 

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

Chess Lovers Journal

Journal

Price: 11.99 Buy Now

Chess Game Keepsake Box

Keepsake Box

Price: 25.99 Buy Now

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Unique Chess Things on eBay 

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Unique chess sets on Amazon 

Transformers Chess Set

Transformers Chess Set

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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

Wood Expressions Simpson's Chess Set

Wood Expressions Simpson's Chess Set

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

USAopoly Red Sox vs Yankees Chess

USAopoly Red Sox vs Yankees Chess

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SusanVillasLewis wrote...

Congrats on taking the Chess category this month in The Carnival of Squid!

ReplyPosted May 16, 2009

CleanerLife wrote...

That Bone Chess Set is beautiful! I'm not very good at playing chess, either, but I do love the game, too.

ReplyPosted May 11, 2009

spirituality wrote...

Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)

ReplyPosted April 27, 2009

Rewards4life wrote...

I love chess and own a couple of sets but these are beautiful.. The medieval set is amazing, and I would love to own a bone set, maybe when I win the lottery. Thanks for such a good read

ReplyPosted January 20, 2009

EverythingMouse wrote...

You have included some beautiful chess sets. I was given a chess set for my 21st birthday by my husband - so a few years ago now!

ReplyPosted January 03, 2009

 
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