By: Bimol Bee
Submitted: 2012-01-16 10:54:58 | Word Count: 588
Chess is considered to be the game for real intellectuals where a person can demonstrate his or her mental skills and individual strategies of game. Most of people thinking of chess they imagine the classic Staunton design. This is a rather simple but elegant design for a chess set which is popular for many years already. In fact, this is a standard design in chess sets and which is used mainly in competition.
Still, in addition to the Staunton design, there're also other designs available in chess sets nowadays, including themed chess sets which are extremely loved by many players. These chess sets can be the simplest ones or very beautifully decorated. The latter usually include the pieces which are responsible for different themes. Many themed chess sets are greatly appreciated by the collectors, as well as by usual players who enjoy playing on such unique and extraordinary themed chess sets.
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Generally speaking, themed chess sets are available in all imaginable styles, still the most popular sets have the design of historical battles for instance the civil war. Such war themed chess sets offer the pieces which are manufactured in the shapes of soldiers, cavalry, artillery, and other war time necessities. Those sorts of chess sets can be produced from different materials, including painted wood, resin, plastic, etc. the greater number of war themed chess sets look extremely realistic and offer the feeling of eternal history during the game. Ancient wars and armies from different countries are also popular war themes for chess sets.
You will probably be impressed by the medieval themed sets which are usually characterized by the presence of dragons, wizards, castles, knights, and horses. The pieces of these chess sets are produced from pewter or resin and frequently include crystals, silver and even gold. Undoubtedly, such chess sets look extremely beautiful and impressive. But this is not only the look that matters. Such a design will certainly add passion to the game. By the way, although Medieval and fantasy chess sets are very popular they can be easily found in numerous retail stores.
If you prefer more contemporary themes of chess, you will have many options to choose from as well. For instance, sports themed chess sets display the players from different kinds of sports like baseball, hockey, football, and golf. Although these types of sets are not so elegant as classical themed sets but they will offer much fun and interest to the chess game. These types of chess sets can feature other items of sports in addition to the players themselves.
Modern chess sets often feature movie and TV themes which are loved by many players too. You will easily find chess sets with Indiana Jones, Star Wars, or other pieces designed after other latest movies. You can also get chess sets which are designed after some popular TV shows, such as sci-fi shows like Star Trek or even the comedy The Simpsons. You can purchase these types of chess sets if your friends also like them, so you can organize an interesting display for them.
Other contemporary themed chess sets can even feature talking pieces and some exclusive and very interesting electronic features. So, no matter if you're looking for an appropriate chess set in order to play chess or just to display this set, you and your friends will be certainly impressed by a themed chess set. Besides, it will bring you much fun and excitement during the game as well as to your decor.
