Luxury Chess Sets
Ne vous contentez pas d'un jeu d'échecs d'entrée de gamme et appréciez chacune de vos parties d'échecs sur un jeu d'échecs de luxe. Pourquoi ne pas jouer sur un échiquier en bois d'ébène certifié pour les championnats du monde ?
The luxury chess set
Several factors can make a chess set luxurious . The materials used to make the chess pieces and the chessboard are key . Rare metals can be found in these materials, including:
- The golden chess sets
- Silver chess sets
- The bronze chess sets
- Marble chess sets
These precious metals inevitably add a great deal of value to the chess sets with which they are made.
Luxury wooden chess sets
We can also list rare wooden chess sets :
- Ebony wood chess sets
- Maple wood chess sets
- Chess sets made of mahogany wood
We live in a time when wood is becoming scarce, some species are threatened, and the depletion of certain tree species consequently leads to an increase in their price. It can also be assumed that the scarcity of certain wood species will, in the future, give your chess set even more value; therefore, buying a luxury chess set is a true investment.
The making of a handcrafted wooden chess set
We've discussed the type of wood used, but what also adds value to a luxury chess set is the time and precision invested in crafting the luxury chess pieces that accompany the board . The most significant amount of work is dedicated to the knight piece .
Only 10 artisans in the world are certified to craft the knight for World Championship chess sets . The knight represents 50% of the price of a luxury chess set . It takes a young artisan four to five months of training to learn how to produce a high-end chess piece , and up to several years to create a knight for the World Championships. The chess pieces for major tournaments are Staunton pieces ; this is the only design approved by the International Chess Federation. These pieces have very strict rules regarding design, size, and weight.
The most beautiful high-end chess sets
Chess Shop offers handcrafted chess sets from the world's leading suppliers, respected by the chess community. If your budget allows, treat yourself to a prestigious chess set. This collection features collector's sets used at various international events, as well as designer sets created by the talented designers and artisans of our time.
Going on holiday? Then it might be time to leave your rare wooden chessboard at home and invest in a travel chess set . Folding chess sets with magnetic pieces allow you to take them everywhere, perfect for game nights with friends!