| Chess is a very popular game of skill and strategy, | | | | feature accents such as crystals and even gold or |
| and when most people think of chess they envision | | | | silver. These types of sets are some of the most |
| the classic Staunton design. This design is one of the | | | | beautiful and stunning and make great displays as well |
| most simple and elegant designs for a chess set and | | | | as add excitement to the game. Medieval and |
| has existed for many years. This design is the | | | | fantasy chess sets are some of the most popular |
| standard in chess sets and is used in competition and | | | | types of chess sets and are easy to find in a variety |
| most commercially produced chess sets. Even though | | | | of retail stores. |
| the Staunton design is the standard in chess sets | | | | Fans of more contemporary things also have many |
| today, there are many other designs available and | | | | types of themed chess sets to choose from. Sports |
| many chess players like to play with themed chess | | | | related chess sets are popular and feature players |
| sets. These types of chess sets range from simple | | | | from many different sports including baseball, football, |
| to ornate and can include pieces made to fit many | | | | hockey, and even golf. These types of sets are |
| different themes. Themed chess sets are often | | | | usually not as elegant as sets with more classical |
| prized by collectors, but even casual players enjoy | | | | themes but still add fun and interest to the game. |
| the uniqueness and whimsy of themed chess sets. | | | | They may also feature pieces that resemble other |
| Themed chess sets can come in any style imaginable, | | | | elements from the sport as well as the players |
| but some of the most popular ones are modeled | | | | themselves. |
| around historical battles such as the civil war. War | | | | Contemporary chess sets that feature movie and |
| themed chess sets contain pieces that are made to | | | | TV themes are also popular. It is not hard to find |
| look like soldiers, artillery, cavalry, and other war time | | | | chess sets with Star Wars, Indiana Jones, or pieces |
| necessities. These types of chess sets can be made | | | | modeled after other popular movies. Many popular |
| of many different materials form painted wood to | | | | TV shows also have chess sets modeled after them |
| resin and even plastic. Most war themed chess sets | | | | from sci-fi shows such as Star Trek to comedies |
| are very realistic and add a touch of history to the | | | | such as The Simpsons. These types of chess sets |
| game. Other popular war themes include ancient wars | | | | are fun to use or make great displays. Some of the |
| and armies from other countries. | | | | more modern themed chess sets even feature |
| Another popular design for chess sets are medieval | | | | talking pieces and other electronic features. Whether |
| themed sets. These types of chess sets often | | | | you use your chess set for game play or display, a |
| include dragons, knights, castles, wizards, and horses. | | | | themed set is sure to bring fun and whimsy to both |
| Pieces are often made of resin or pewter and often | | | | your games and to your décor. |