Chess Guide

Different Themed Chess Boards Offer Variety in the Game


Defined Tag: Chess Boards.

Into the world of everything goes themed chess boards that can add more mystique to your game. If you have browsed through a game store, or even through some online gaming sites, you have noticed that chess boards come in all varieties and sizes now. Many of these chess boards and pieces are hand crafted and painted, making them very valuable and collectable.

The Isle of Lewis chess board is very popular for serious chess players. Cast with the help of the British Museum that holds the original Isle of Lewis chess board, this chess board and pieces are in high demand and can run upwards of $1000 if hand painted and detailed.

Civil War chess boards are also popular, especially in the south. Bradford Exchange carries a very elegant Civil War chess board. The chess board is hand carved and the pieces come in pewter with very high detail hand painted design. Bought together at one time, this chess board will cost around $900 from Bradford Exchange.

There is also, for the medieval collectors, Dragon of the Realm chess boards available. Each and every piece in this set, whether it is wizards, knights or kings, is backed with a finely detailed dragon. These chess sets run from $175 used to about $800 new.

For the funny side of chess player, there is, of course, the shot glass chess board. With this one, the players need to be sure to drop their keys at the door and plan on spending the night wherever they fall. These chess sets start out at around $40.

Regardless of what your interests are, there is a chess board out there made just for you. Log onto a search engine such as google, type in the key words themed chess board, and find your perfect fit.