Chess Sets Are Unique Gifts

it comes to buying the perfect gift, you may findchoose from including many historically significant
yourself at a loss, but think chess! I know, it canbattles of the British Empire. For the English
be hard to choose a gift that is both fitting forhistory 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 uniqueof Hastings. Or maybe a Richard the Lionheart,
gift, we suggest you consider a hand paintedThe Crusades or a Robin Hood chess set would
chess set. A hand painted chess set takes a hardbe 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 ordisplay the board and pieces proudly for all to see
what age they are as there are plenty of themedwhen it is not in use. Many come with the chess
chess sets to choose from. Chess sets really canboard as well so you do not need to own one
be a great choice for anyone on your list. Noalready. If you do already own a chess set or a
matter if the person is young or old, a handchess board, there are chess pieces and chess
painted chess set is a unique gift that they willboards that are sold separately.
enjoy for years to come. With so many types ofChildren’s Themed Chess Sets
sets to choose from, finding a set that matchesIf you want to go with a softer type of chess
the person is very simple. From small travel chessset then you will love giving a hand painted Winnie
sets to life size sets, marble chess sets orthe 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 wrongcreated by none other than A.A. Milne and
with any of them. Chess is a game loved byillustrated perfectly by E.H. Shepard, this is a set
many and you're never too young to learn thethat 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 FunQueen, Eeyore takes the place of the Knight, Owl
One of the more spectacular family chess sets isfits perfect as the bishop, Piglet is the pawn,
a giant chess set for the outdoors. This allows thewhich leaves Tigger as the Rook. A hand painted
whole family to get in on the game and it makesWinnie the Pooh chess set is a true classic that
it a physical event as you have to physicallyanyone would be proud to own.
move your chess pieces that are life size and canAnother great classic that takes you back in time,
weight 50 pounds and more! There are severalmaking it a perfect choice in gifts is a hand
spectacular themed sets to choose from. Forpainted Peter Rabbit Chess Set. This is a great
instance, there is the Giant Tiki wooden chess setset for children, helping them to get their start in
for which each piece is carved by native artisansthe wonderful game of chess. Each characters in
in an ancient Polynesian art form straight fromthese chess sets actually seems to come to life
the South Pacific. It is truly a chess set fit for anywith each game they play.
king.Literature & Entertainment Inspired Chess
There are also slightly more modest 2 foot tallSets
sets, as well as several 4 and 5 feet tall madeFor 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 sethand 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 setfit 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 giantback 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 gamemay be one that the receiver of this gift chooses
with the life sized pieces. It gives a whole newto put it on display for all to see rather then play
meaning to the phrase "King me" more commonlywith it.
used in the game of checkers, as they feel as ifFor a younger family possibly an Alice in
they have been crowned king!Wonderland chess set would be more appropriate.
Historical Themed Chess SetsEach piece is a character from Lewis
Perhaps you want to surprise that special personCarroll’s famous adventures of Alice,
with their own original chess set that is handcomplete with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat,
painted, making it truly a one of a kind set. Youand the Mad Hatter. Imagine having a game of
can take pleasure in looking at the detail that goeschess, limiting the number of moves each day
into individually painting each and every chessfollowed by a chapter of either “Alice in
piece. You can choose such deluxe sets as theWonderland” or its sequel,
American Revolutionary War or Civil War chess“Through the Looking Glass” read
set, where you are taken back in time seeingallowed to the family… it might be just
each soldier dressed in their uniform ready towhat is needed to slow down the fast pace of life
serve their country.these days.
There are many other chess sets with themes to