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What To Look For In Antique Chess Sets

For making chess sets different materials can be used, including silver, gold, marble, semi-precious stones, ivory, wood or glass. Custom ordered figurines made by artists are lately quite appreciated, especially those made of crystal. But real enthusiasts and collectors are always searching for rare and valuable antique chess sets.

Chess Clock: Starting the Game Right

What if chess was played without thinking of the time? What if you are watching a chess game where the players take their own sweet time in making a move? Not much fun, isn’t it? That’s because the element of suspense and anticipation is overly drawn. Enter the game clock. Also called a chess clock, it is also used in games like Scrabble.