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1. | A Look at Marble Chess Sets
Marble is considered to be one of the great building materials in existence. For many centuries it has been used in the construction of buildings ranging from monuments, to temples, to palaces. Marble is sturdy as ...
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2. | The Benefits of Magnetic Chess Sets
Magnetic chess sets are a truly innovative idea. They use magnetic fields to secure the chess pieces to the board during play, insuring that the pieces will not move. Magnetic chess sets are perfect for travelers and anyone ...
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3. | Wooden Chess Sets
In 1849, the first Staunton wooden chess pieces were made. The thing that set the Staunton apart from all other chess sets was the design of the pieces. Up until that time there was no standard design for chess pieces, and many ...
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4. | Glass Chess Sets
The first glass chess pieces were made in the ninth century in what was then known as the Islamic Empire. The first glass chess pieces in their modern forms were made in Italy in the 19th century. It is most likely that these early glass chess ...
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5. | The Advantages of Travel Chess Sets
A long car ride or airplane trip is the perfect time for a game of chess. There a variety of chess sets available for people who want to play chess on the go. Electronic chess sets and chess sets with either Velcro or magnetic pieces are perfect for ...
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6. | An Introduction to Chess Sets
Chess is a popular board game across the world. While many people are content to play chess on a regular board with plastic pieces, many players who truly love the game take pride in their unique chess sets.
There are many different kinds of chess ...
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