Do You Love Chess? You Bet I Do

Chess is a two player competitive game. The game takes place on a square chess board, which has 64 squares in a eight by eight formation. Each player playing the game has sixteen pieces: a king, a queen, two knights, two rooks, two bishops, and eight pawns.

Watch the moves you make on chess board set

The object of the game is to “check-mate” the other guy’s king. Each chess piece has stipulations about when and where they can move on the chessboard, which adds a level of planning and difficulty to the game.

Chessmen are generally carved from wood, but can be also carved from ivory or stone. Form and function combine to make an unreal hand-carved chess set a beautiful addition to any collection or home display.

One of the biggest items that can be found on auction sites today are vintage staunton chess sets. They make a great collector’s item because of the intricate artwork and carving that craftsmen incorporate for each of the individual chess pieces.

Every game of chess is like a story. A pawn sneaks towards “no man’s land” and sees another pawn. A knight jumps to keep the pawn safe and a bishop righteously slips out to make sure everything is okay.

Every piece of the chess set has a way of moving and is part of the story–all the way to until the king gets cut down. When you play chess, you get to see the narrative unfold.

You guess what will happen next and sometimes you are correct. Sometimes you don’t see that sneaky rook as it steals your queen. Ouch! that hurts!! If you enjoy stories, you’ll enjoy playing chess and making up your own stories.

To a lot, chess is far more than a game. Chess is a philosophy, a logic puzzle, and an art all at once. For some, electronic chess is a great way to match wits with themselves, a partner, or a computer. Myself if I’m on the road I prefer some type of folding chess set compared to an electronic version.

For some, though, the tactile part of real chess sets is an integral part of the experience. Not only that, but many elements of interactive play in person are non-existant if the chess is electronic. The interaction with a flesh and blood opponent is for some the most critical part of the experience.