Chess is perhaps the most thrilling, absorbing and interesting indoor game that everyone loves to play and no one pulls you up for playing it long hours. In facts parents love to see their child playing chess. After all it provides for a good mental exercise for improved reasoning and logic development. This can be a wonderful career option for one who really loves it. Chess is a good time pass for those who have got some free time and want to spend it joyfully. Chess Sets and Chess Boards make perfect gifts for young and old all. There are some people who collect different types of chess boards and pieces only for the sake of collection. There are varieties of Chess Sets, pieces and Chess Boards available in the market but generally people do not really know what type of chess pieces or chess board to buy and where from. Here I am going to tell you about chess set items and where you can buy them without going anywhere.

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Chess Pieces: Chess pieces are generally made with combination of  Ebony or Box wood, and a iron stud fitted at the base to make them stable on the board. Another option in this category is Staunton design beautiful chess pieces carved out of camel bone. Some other antique chess pieces include Challice Chess Men, Lotus Emerald Bone Chess Pieces, Maharaja Design Chess Pieces. The prices will certainly depend upon your choices and may range from £125 to £180.
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