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Suggested ReadingChess EquipmentBefore You Spend Money on Chess...Theme Chess Sets Other Related Resources & Guide PicksHow to Choose a Quality Chess SetWhat is PriceGrabber?All PriceGrabber.com search results for chess Top 10 Chess Gifts for this Holiday Season (2006-2007)(November 2006) Looking for a gift idea for a chess player? Under the PriceGrabber links below you'll find chess sets, boards, and specialty items. These should give you lots of ideas plus a feel for prices. The merchants listed here are sometimes well known online retailers who are not specialists in chess. If you don't find exactly what you want, use the Products & Shopping link at the left of the page, where you'll find merchants specializing in chess and related products. 1. Pirates of the Caribbean Chess SetEvery year the characters from one or two blockbuster movies are replicated in miniature on the chess board. In recent years we had Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Shrek. This year 'Jack Sparrow and his mates take on Davy Jones and his band of cursed pirates in this swashbuckling game' from USAopoly. • If you are looking for chess pirate pieces, but not necessarily the Disney film, our 'Compare Prices' link has other sets with the same theme. 2. Civil War Chess SetChess is a war game and chess sets often recreate famous historical wars and battles in the 32 chess pieces. The American Civil War is one of the most popular themes. You will find the Civil War theme represented in different types of material across all price ranges.3. Alice in Wonderland Chess SetChess is also an art and chess sets often capture elements of the fantastic. Lewis Carroll used chess themes in 'Through the Looking-Glass', the sequel to his classic tale 'Alice in Wonderland'. Those same themes were used by John Tenniel in his illustrations and were later incorporated into several chess set designs.4. Giant Chess SetAfter one pill makes you larger you might want to have a giant chess set on hand. They can have everything from a six-foot King to a 'tiny' 16-inch King. • Our 'Compare Prices' link also lists a few Dodgers vs. Giants (baseball) and Jets vs. Giants (football) chess sets mixed in with the sets for giant pieces. We left them there to add to the fun.5. Maple Chess BoardThe classic chess board is the wood board and maple is a popular wood for making boards. If you want to buy a chess set and a chess board separately, consider a maple board.6. Chess TableIf you have the space (and the budget), you might want to consider a chess table for playing your favorite board game. Tables come in different shapes, heights, and square sizes.7. Staunton Chess SetWhether you buy a board or you buy a table, it will look great with a chess set using the classic Staunton pattern for the pieces. There are hundreds of different Staunton sets available, using every imaginable material, color, and piece size. Take the time to ensure that the size of your pieces is compatible with the square size on your board.8. Beer ChessDon't make the mistake of assuming that chess is exclusively for highbrows in striped trousers. Beer Chess -- 'Boldly going where no chess has gone before' -- can be used with beer cans or with soda cans. Remember, the first rule of chess is to have fun!9. Excalibur Electronic Chess StationElectronic chess games are everywhere. This model can be used standalone while traveling or plugged into its docking station with a sensory board while at home. What will they think of next?10. Chess BagFinally, if you have a limited budget or are looking for a stocking stuffer, consider a bag to carry the chess pieces. You don't even have to worry if the chess player on your list already has one. Everyone who plays chess can use an extra bag for the pieces.Post Your Feedback HereJoin the discussion in our forum and let us know what you think. If you are not yet a member of the About Chess forum, a join screen will open before you can post. Suggested ReadingChess EquipmentBefore You Spend Money on Chess...Theme Chess Sets Other Related Resources & Guide PicksHow to Choose a Quality Chess SetWhat is PriceGrabber?All PriceGrabber.com search results for chess |
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