April 2013 - Chess USA

Antique Chess Sets – A primer on identification and value

Antique Chess Sets

There are not a whole lot of brick and mortar chess stores out there, so I realize we fill a very particular niche in the chess world. Because of that, we get a lot of requests for things we do not normally handle. Probably the most common? Questions about antique chess sets. How much are they worth? What are they made of? Sometimes just a search to find out a little more about a chess piece set that has been passed down in the family.

While answers are often extremely hard to come by, I thought …

Spring Cleaning and our Chess and Game Sale!

Our spring cleaning sale – active now!

The weather is finally getting good here in New York, and we’re taking this as the traditional opportunity to do some spring cleaning. Once we clear the shelves a bit, we can make some determinations about not only products for the upcoming holidays, but also investigate some cool new ways to expand what we do from the retail side of things to also have more of a social aspect – but more on that in a later post. For now, what does that mean? Our Spring Cleaning Chess & Game Sale, …

Travel Chess Set Styles (besides Magnetic)

Travel Chess Sets

Not long ago I made a post on magnetic chess sets – I wanted to do a quick post on travel sets – and as you can imagine, there is a great deal of overlap. However, not all travel chess sets are magnetic (one could argue that all magnetic sets are for travel) This post will fill in the blanks of the other types of chessboards and chessmen often used for travel.

Other types of Travel Chess Sets

While magnetic chess sets are often used for travel, their main drawback is their size. Many people find them …

Outdoor and Garden Chess Set Options

The Garden Chess Set – Outdoor Chess Games for any budget

When on trips, many of us have seen a garden chess set. It could be at a resort, a hotel, or even on a cruise ship – but outdoor chess piece sets have become so popular that more and more individuals want one for themselves.

The first time I was introduced to the idea of life size chess pieces was actually when I was a young boy at a renaissance faire. The live-action chess match is a staple for many of these faires to this day. Of course, instead …

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Antique Chess Sets – A primer on identification and value

Spring Cleaning and our Chess and Game Sale!

Travel Chess Set Styles (besides Magnetic)

Outdoor and Garden Chess Set Options