Decorative chess sets may be handcrafted from materials like alabaster and marble, but most practical sets are made of wood or sometimes plastic, which can withstand a beating.

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Discover seven luxury chess sets that double as stunning home décor. Elevate your space with style and strategy, from handcrafted leather boards to marble and brass finishes.

Q I want to get my husband a chess set for our anniversary but don’t know where to look. I’m looking for one that is decorative, not a magnetic game or something of that ilk.—Robin Linn ...

We piece together the LEGO Traditional Chess Set, a pretty basic build, but one that's meant to be used to play chess. And from that perspective, it's almost perfect.

The classically weighted chess pieces make for precise and authoritative gameplay, while the laser-cut wooden veneer has been lacquered to reveal unbeatable shine. Buy now £329.99 , Regency Chess ...

When John Arthur brings his students to the state’s annual chess competition, he can guess how they’ll react. They don’t “ooh” and “aah” over the fancy chess boards with glass pieces.

It was 43 years ago this summer that I learned how the army of pieces moved across the black-and-white board. ... One day, Dad pulled out a fancy chess set he'd kept since college.

The horses in higher-end wooden sets must be hand-carved, a long, specialized process to make sure all four are exactly the same. By Sophia June If you bought a wooden chess set after watching ...

So, if you fancy seeing a chess set made of ice cream, type in 'ice cream' and hit the 'Generate' button. You may like ChatGPT is no match for a 40-year-old digital Pocket Chess game, and I bet ...