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This page updated OCTOBER 2008

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    Description & OrderingPicture of Product
    MAGNETIC Chess in a Box - Small 3-D pieces manuever inside a black hard plastic box with removable lid. If play is interrupted, put the lid on to save the game. Great for travel. Made by Drueke.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $21.00
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    MAGNETIC Checkbook-Style Chess - An inexpensive, flat magnetic set with green squares that folds in three like a checkbook to conveniently fit into pockets, attache cases, purses, and more. Algebraic notation and flat chess discs.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $8.00
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    MAGNETIC Padded Case Chess - Exceedingly strong magnets hold pieces to a board found inside a softly padded, vinyl carrying case. Algebraic notation and plastic chessmen. Perfect for weekend camping or cramming into luggage. Closed case 10 x 5 x 1 inches, K 2 1/4 inches.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $12.00
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    MAGNETIC Chess on Beveled Base - Elegant chess pieces with 6 1/4 inch board sit atop a beveled base. The set is stored in a nylon carrying case that looks and feels like neoprene. Algebraic notation is in each square instead of along the sides. Plastic chessmen are stored in a seperate zippered pocket from the board and look like they have been forged out of silver and brass. Case 9 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 inches, K 1 1/4 inches.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $22.00
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    Rug Woven Chess Board - Thick woven rug-like board with black squares printed on top. Foldable for back packs and trips. Put the large one on the floor to play! Find large and small checkers on our Checkers page.

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    $6.00 a) 1.25 in
    $10.00 b) 3 in

    Small Square Vinyl Mat - A vinyl mat with 1 1/2 inch squares. We also have plastic chess pieces that fit the squares nicely, K 2 3/8 inches. We also have small wooden chess pieces available in the store. Find wooden checkers on our Checkers page.

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    a) $5.00 a) vinyl mat
    b) $5.00 b) plastic chessmen, white and black, K 2 3/8"

    Find larger squared vinyl chess tournament mats with 2 1/4 inch squares on our chess tournament page!

    Variant: Chess 4 - Lines are drawn on the board that force pawns left or right. The object is to checkmate the king to your left and right. To win, both opposing kings must be checkmated OR one checkmated and the other stalemated. Play as partners or as even 2-3-4 individual players. Board has 160 squares.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $30.00
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    Variant: Proteus Dice Chess - Played on a standard chess board, each side starts with 8 dice, pawn side up. As the game progresses, on each turn players change a die face to a more powerful piece. As each piece improves, so does its point value, thus making it more valuable for capture by the opponent. SJG

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $10.00
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    Variant: Tile Chess - Designed for 2-6 players who create the board and pieces as they play on a table or the floor. Pieces conquered by their opponents become controlled by their conquerer. Contains 6 sets of 16 tiled pieces. SJG

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $15.00
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    Variant: Knightmare Chess - 80 dark and beautiful cards to add chaos to a game of chess as they alter play during the game. Players need to provide a regular set of chessmen and chess board. SJG

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $17.00
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    Example Card 1: Demotion- Replace one of your opponent's pieces (except the King or Queen) with one of his captured pawns. Play this card on your turn instead of making a regular turn.

    Example Card 2: Squaring the Circle- You may play this card only when three of the four hcess corners are occupied. Move any one of your pieces to the empty corner. Play this card on your turn instead of making a regular turn.


    Alamo Pieces - All these pieces except the rook are peopl , which may confuse some chess players. We try to keep the Alamo Pieces in stock since we are in Texas! A board with 1 1/2" squares visually works well with this set (see board below), even though the base of 1 1/16" calls for a larger square.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $75.00
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    1 1/2" Squares, Black Board - Black ink on maple, no edge, no frame, 1/2" thick board, made in Spain. The Alamo pieces (above) look elegant and stately on this board.

    Click here to select this item. Click again to remove the selection. $60.00
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    Tournament Chess - Find vinyl tournament mats and tournament pieces on our chess tournament page! It includes heavy weight plastic pieces useable for tournaments or casual play.

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    Chess Accessories - Find pencils, bumperstickers, bags, keychains and bag tags, score books, and more on our chess tournament page! It includes heavy weight plastic pieces useable for tournaments or casual play.

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    HEIRLOOM OR GIFT CHESS

    Give a gift that will last for generations or add ambiance to an office or room.

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    Because of variations of color and wood grain and the difficulty in describing weight and even carving differences, we do not sell these items on the web site. These characteristics are best experienced in person, be it in our store or elsewhere in the nation or the world. But we offer a few tips below when choosing pieces and boards.

    WOODEN CLASSIC PIECES: Many players who say they want a Staunton set are refering to the more classic chess styles, not necessarily to the expensive sets made by the House of Staunton in England.
    KNIGHTS: Most players judge a classic set by the craftsmanship and style of the knight.

    FIGURATIVE: These pieces often have knights, foot soldiers, and dragons that confuse many chess players. Unless a player has requested figurative pieces, the classic style is usually preferred. We have a few in the store, especially the Alamo Set since we are in Texas!

    BOARDS: Most of our pieces come without boards. It really is up to your taste and to the one who will be using the board as to what size the squares should be or what color the board should be.
    When choosing a square size, two pawns should easily fit within the diagonal of a chess square.
    When choosing a board color, most of our customers prefer to match woods or colors. However, some chess players who play many hours a day like to have contrasting colors to lessen eye strain, thus black pieces on a brown board or brown pieces on a black board.


    MORE IN THE STORE!

  • wooden classic pieces
  • figurative pieces
  • wooden boards
  • sets (pieces with board)
  • boxes with boards on the outside
  • more magnetic sets

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