| it comes to buying the perfect gift, you may find | | | | choose from including many historically significant |
| yourself at a loss, but think chess! I know, it can | | | | battles of the British Empire. For the English |
| be hard to choose a gift that is both fitting for | | | | history buff, consider a chess set with the theme |
| the person and unique enough to make it special. | | | | of The Battle of Trafalgar, Waterloo or the Battle |
| But, if you really want to get a perfectly unique | | | | of Hastings. Or maybe a Richard the Lionheart, |
| gift, we suggest you consider a hand painted | | | | The Crusades or a Robin Hood chess set would |
| chess set. A hand painted chess set takes a hard | | | | be just the right gift? The choices go on and on. |
| task and makes it a simple choice for gift giving, | | | | Additionally, you can choose a type of set comes |
| especially for those hard to shop for people. | | | | with a presentation gift case so that you can |
| It doesn't matter who you are shopping for or | | | | display the board and pieces proudly for all to see |
| what age they are as there are plenty of themed | | | | when it is not in use. Many come with the chess |
| chess sets to choose from. Chess sets really can | | | | board as well so you do not need to own one |
| be a great choice for anyone on your list. No | | | | already. If you do already own a chess set or a |
| matter if the person is young or old, a hand | | | | chess board, there are chess pieces and chess |
| painted chess set is a unique gift that they will | | | | boards that are sold separately. |
| enjoy for years to come. With so many types of | | | | Children’s Themed Chess Sets |
| sets to choose from, finding a set that matches | | | | If you want to go with a softer type of chess |
| the person is very simple. From small travel chess | | | | set then you will love giving a hand painted Winnie |
| sets to life size sets, marble chess sets or | | | | the Pooh chess set. Each of these chess pieces |
| wooden, a Civil War chess set or Harry Potter, | | | | are based on the original characters that were |
| the choices are many and you won't go wrong | | | | created by none other than A.A. Milne and |
| with any of them. Chess is a game loved by | | | | illustrated perfectly by E.H. Shepard, this is a set |
| many and you're never too young to learn the | | | | that is loved by all, both young and old. Winnie the |
| game. | | | | Pooh is the King in this set with Kanga being the |
| Giant Chess Sets For Outdoor Family Fun | | | | Queen, Eeyore takes the place of the Knight, Owl |
| One of the more spectacular family chess sets is | | | | fits perfect as the bishop, Piglet is the pawn, |
| a giant chess set for the outdoors. This allows the | | | | which leaves Tigger as the Rook. A hand painted |
| whole family to get in on the game and it makes | | | | Winnie the Pooh chess set is a true classic that |
| it a physical event as you have to physically | | | | anyone would be proud to own. |
| move your chess pieces that are life size and can | | | | Another great classic that takes you back in time, |
| weight 50 pounds and more! There are several | | | | making it a perfect choice in gifts is a hand |
| spectacular themed sets to choose from. For | | | | painted Peter Rabbit Chess Set. This is a great |
| instance, there is the Giant Tiki wooden chess set | | | | set for children, helping them to get their start in |
| for which each piece is carved by native artisans | | | | the wonderful game of chess. Each characters in |
| in an ancient Polynesian art form straight from | | | | these chess sets actually seems to come to life |
| the South Pacific. It is truly a chess set fit for any | | | | with each game they play. |
| king. | | | | Literature & Entertainment Inspired Chess |
| There are also slightly more modest 2 foot tall | | | | Sets |
| sets, as well as several 4 and 5 feet tall made | | | | For those people in your life that love the powers |
| out from various material including foam, acrylics, | | | | of The Fellowship of the Ring, get them a unique |
| ceramics or wood. There is even a 6 foot tall set | | | | hand painted Lord of the Rings chess set. This set |
| of wire topiaries. For families with young children, | | | | comes with the chess pieces alone but can easily |
| a lovable 2 foot tall soft teddy bear chess set | | | | fit any chess board of your choice. It really helps |
| might just be their most treasured gift ever! | | | | you bring the characters to life and brings you |
| Whatever set you choose, kids love these giant | | | | back to the movie with so many great |
| chess sets and will be begging to play with it. | | | | characters. This set is truly a collectors set and |
| Everyone will feel as if they are part of the game | | | | may be one that the receiver of this gift chooses |
| with the life sized pieces. It gives a whole new | | | | to put it on display for all to see rather then play |
| meaning to the phrase "King me" more commonly | | | | with it. |
| used in the game of checkers, as they feel as if | | | | For a younger family possibly an Alice in |
| they have been crowned king! | | | | Wonderland chess set would be more appropriate. |
| Historical Themed Chess Sets | | | | Each piece is a character from Lewis |
| Perhaps you want to surprise that special person | | | | Carroll’s famous adventures of Alice, |
| with their own original chess set that is hand | | | | complete with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, |
| painted, making it truly a one of a kind set. You | | | | and the Mad Hatter. Imagine having a game of |
| can take pleasure in looking at the detail that goes | | | | chess, limiting the number of moves each day |
| into individually painting each and every chess | | | | followed by a chapter of either “Alice in |
| piece. You can choose such deluxe sets as the | | | | Wonderland” or its sequel, |
| American Revolutionary War or Civil War chess | | | | “Through the Looking Glass” read |
| set, where you are taken back in time seeing | | | | allowed to the family… it might be just |
| each soldier dressed in their uniform ready to | | | | what is needed to slow down the fast pace of life |
| serve their country. | | | | these days. |
| There are many other chess sets with themes to | | | | |