Polish Staunton Chess Set in Sheesham Wood

Chess sets are supposed to embody the warrior spirit of the game. Hence, chess pieces are supposed to either display manliness or the grace and fierceness of the warrior. This set does is simply the opposite. It does not exude even the basic qualities of a fighting knight. This set portrays its knights in a somewhat academic look at first impression. The knights seem be wearing spectacles at first glance and their narrowed chests deviate, in a rather significant degree, to a usually more manly portrayal of the fighting knights in many chess sets. The other pieces are no better. Their slender, minimalist designs give the feeling of a pathetic formation of units in battle. This set is perfect for geeks!

Play chess with my dad, my little sister, or my little brother?

(By Caroline Turner - 9 yrs Old)

I would rather play chess with my dad than my brother, as my brother doesn't follow the rules correctly. But he is fun to play with sometimes. Sometimes I think maybe my dad lets me win, so I say, “don't let me win, play properly.” But I normally win anyway. My brother always wins, he just takes pieces randomly, and I'm supposed to as well. So it can be a little fun, but sometimes I'd rather play with my dad. I play with my sister as well, occasionally. She doesn't know how to play either. She can play a little, so I play chess with her sometimes, but mostly with my dad.

Classic Staunton Double Weighted Chess Set

A good professional chess set should feature style, beauty, and functionality. The Classic Staunton Double Weighted Chess Set can give you all of them. The handcrafted pieces are made from high quality Chidar and Sheesam wood. These are the favorite material of most chess carvers because of their density and alternating highlights of dark and light. The hair strands of the knights are well-executed, giving them grace and beauty at the same time. Any chess lover can easily fall in love with this set. The vibrant look of the knight adds a lively dimension to the game. This set is perfect for both amateurs and professionals alike.

Concave Staunton Chess Set

As good as its name may sound, this chess set is not exactly a work of art. A good chess piece connoisseur will find the overall design inferior. Even the knights, pieces that normally have more intricate decorations, are given few brushes of carvings here and there to simply distinguish it from other chess pieces. The knight at first impression does not even look a horse; it looks like a dog sans the eyes! While the materials used are good (chidar and sheesham), the craftsmanship is found wanting, giving each piece a mediocre look--definitely not a chess set worth having. Go for a slightly priced set that can give both quality and style.

M6009 American Staunton in Sheesham and Boxwood

While this set is a nice one in itself, it has nothing new to offer for those looking for novelty in chess sets of pieces. The sheesham and boxwood pieces are carved in ordinary fashion. The only good thing about this set is the harmony of colors between the two sides. The rich cream color of white pieces is in perfect blend with the dark brown color of the black side. Each piece has a felt-lined base, giving an impression as if they are floating on the board. The king stands at 3.75 inches making it a commanding piece on the board. Aside from this mundane features, the American Staunton in Sheesham and Boxwood is just one of the chess sets you will encounter everyday.