Chess In the Schools – ChessUSA
There are very few who would not agree that chess is a great game for keeping the mind sharp. It is well suited to the young and old alike – some research suggests playing chess can help protect...
View ArticleStaunton Chess Pieces – A brief review of traditional chess piece design
The Staunton Design – Tradition Chess Pieces One question that comes up a lot in both the chess store and the emails we receive at our website is about the term ‘Staunton’. Chess players may know...
View ArticleBasic and Luxury Board Games – The Games of Your Move Chess & Games
Board Games at Your Move Chess & Games It’s been several weeks since I’ve put up a post and I apologize – keep your eyes peeled on this spot. I have some great ideas for posts coming soon. In the...
View ArticleDecorative Chess Sets – Traditional and Theme
Decorative Chess Sets One of the great things about chess is how they fit in to many different categories. Is it a classic board game? Absolutely. But often chess is also a work of art. While some...
View ArticleThe Ivory Chess Set – Your Move Chess & Games
Ivory Chess Sets We have seen a lot of chess here at Your Move Chess and Games. We learn about new chess sets from our customers just as much as we do from a trade show or company catalog. In our...
View ArticleMagnetic Chess Set – Portability in Chess
Are you attracted to magnetic chess sets? When people are looking for a chess set to play with that is also quite portable, they are often looking for a magnetic set. In fact – along with the...
View ArticleOutdoor and Garden Chess Set Options
The Garden Chess Set – Outdoor Chess Games for any budget When on trips, many of us have seen a garden chess set. It could be at a resort, a hotel, or even on a cruise ship – but outdoor chess sets...
View ArticleTravel Chess Set Styles (besides Magnetic)
Travel Chess Sets Not long ago I made a post on magnetic chess sets – I wanted to do a quick post on travel sets – and as you can imagine, there is a great deal of overlap. However, not all travel...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning and our Chess and Game Sale!
Our spring cleaning sale – active now! The weather is finally getting good here in New York, and we’re taking this as the traditional opportunity to do some spring cleaning. Once we clear the shelves...
View ArticleAntique Chess Sets – A primer on identification and value
Antique Chess Sets There are not a whole lot of brick and mortar chess stores out there, so I realize we fill a very particular niche in the chess world. Because of that, we get a lot of requests for...
View ArticleGlass Chess Sets: Then and Now
Glass Chess Sets The number of different chess pieces and chess boards is staggering. Not only are there hundreds of designs and styles, there are also many different broad categories of chess sets...
View ArticleWooden Chess Set – Options and Styles
Wooden Chess Sets When it comes down to it, most of the time when we think of really nice chess pieces we are thinking of a wooden chess set. It makes sense – this has been the gold standard for high...
View ArticleCustom Chess Sets – Finding the perfect match
Custom Chess Sets The last post we made was about wooden chess sets, and in that post I talked a lot about how while there were some pre-made options, most were actually custom chess sets where you...
View ArticleDiscounts on Chess Camp in Brooklyn
If you’re interested in chess camp, or chess after-school activities – this is for you! One of the things we would most like to improve on in our chess store is the social aspect of chess & games....
View ArticleFather’s Day Sale – Chess Sets and More at ChessUSA
Did you put off your father’s day shopping till the last minute? ChessUSA Father’s Day Sale If you’re still looking for a gift, consider getting your Dad one of our hundreds of chess sets or perhaps...
View ArticleStorage Chess Sets – Opinions and Options
Storage Chess Sets for use and display There are an amazing assortment of different styles of chess boards and chess pieces, and everyone is looking for something just a little bit different. One...
View ArticleStaunton Chess Sets – The Selection
Choosing the right Staunton Chess Pieces Of all of the types of chess pieces, the most popular is the most famous – Staunton Chess Sets. Another post goes in to detail about the origin of that design....
View ArticleStaunton Chess Pieces- Durable and Displayable
Staunton Chess Pieces – options for play and display I’ll be looking at some of the specific designs of staunton chess pieces. Because there are so many, i’ve separated them in to a couple different...
View ArticleLuxury Staunton Chess Pieces – Part I
Luxury Staunton Chess Pieces – traditional and elegant In the last post, I looked at some of our most popular and durable staunton chess pieces. This time around i’m going to look at some of the most...
View ArticleExotic Staunton Chess Sets – Part II
Exotic Staunton Chess Sets – unusual and amazing Last time, I looked at some of the popular luxurious staunton chess pieces. Next we will take a look at some of the most exotic staunton chess sets...
View Article
