Theme Chess Sets
Hand-Painted Polystone & Pewter
3.25" to 4.5" Kings
Theme chess sets come in a wide variety
of styles ranging in size from 3.25" to 4.5".
Optional chess boards designed specifically for these sets provide
built-in storage
compartments with protective slots for each of the individual chess pieces. |
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American Theme
Chess Sets
American theme chess
sets range from the
American
Revolution
and Civil War to
the
Battle of the Alamo
and
the US Armed
Services. |
European Theme
Chess Sets
European theme chess
sets include the British
& French Navies, Scots
& English, Waterloo,
Joan of Arc
and
Robin Hood |
Medieval Theme Chess Sets
A great
selection of
theme chess sets
from Medieval
Knights and Warriors
to Crusaders &
Saracens. |
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Myth &
Fantasy
Myth and Fantasy
theme sets include
King Arthur, Wizards
and Mythical Fire,
Dragons, Norsemen,
Evil and Slayers. |
Egyptian &
Asian
Egyptian & Asian
theme chess sets
range from Samurai
and
Oriental Court to
the
Indian Maharajah
to
Ancient Egyptians. |
Cats &
Dogs
Enjoy a great
selection of
Cat
and Dog chess
sets including the
Marbled Cats and
the
Cat & Dog
Royal Court |
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Large
Theme
Although also shown
in their individual
theme categories,
see all of our large
theme chess sets
with 4.5" kings
brought together
in one group. |
Pewter
Theme
Although also shown
in their individual
theme categories,
see all of our heavy
pewter chess sets
brought together
in one group. |
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"Is the chess board I already own, the right size for my set?"
Selecting the size of a chess board for a
particular set should be based upon personal preference, especially
for casual play. However, there is a guideline for tournament play
that may be of help in selecting the proper square size for the set. The 75% Guideline states that the base
diameter of the king should be no more than 75% of the chess
board square size. For casual play, however, the chess board
square size for the set is totally up to you as long as the pieces do
not easily collide as they are moved. Please keep in mind that
having squares that are too large may by unattractive as the chess
pieces can become lost in a sea of chess board
squares.
"Should I use a chess box with a theme chess set?"
We do not recommend using a chess box with
an open compartment for a theme chess set especially if the pieces
are hand-painted or have delicate points
that may break. We recommend storing a theme chess set in the box
that it came in or in chess board with a storage compartment that has individual
slots for protecting the set. We
offer storage chess boards that have either built-in trays or that can
accommodate the fitted tray in which the
chess pieces arrive. |
