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One rare nonpolarizing event in 2020 was the release of Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit.” The miniseries about orphaned, struggling chess prodigy Beth Harmon not only captivated audiences ...
Chess sets to last a lifetime. The appeal of a chess set is just as cultural and aesthetic as it is functional. While you can find chess sets made from all sorts of materials a high-end wooden set ...
The 11 Best Chess Sets to Buy Right Now It's never too late to get into chess, the true game of art, science, and sport. Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world, and with good ...
Chess can be intimidating but buying a set doesn’t have to be. We talked to one of the last chess-shop owners in NYC to get tips on how to select one for you.
These chess sets from Anthropologie, Walmart, QVC and more will get you playing like Beth Harmon in Netflix's the Queen's Gambit.
Buy Winning Moves No Stress Chess $20.41. 3. Wegiel Handmade European Ambassador Chess Set. If you happen to be looking for something a little more decorative, we really like this detailed wooden ...
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Woodturning - The Chess Set
Watch as Andy Philip transforms ordinary wood into breathtaking handmade creations with skill and precision! Turning a contemporary chess set from Oak and Walnut.
Last week we published a history of the Staunton chess set, which was developed, in part, out of a need to standardize pieces for international competition.In a response on his blog, Jason Kottke ...
This Rolls-Royce of chess sets (sorry) features an aluminium board with a leather base and various options of veneer finish, including obsidian ayous and blackwood.
The 1849 Staunton chess set is really significant as it's the set that is used championship tournaments. I wanted to make sure I made my set to that standard, I didn't want it to have a cartoon feel.
Attention chess lovers and history buffs, there’s now a chess set at M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans on sale for $1.65 million. Named Battle of Issus after the second battle Alexander the Great ...