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The Beauty of A Civil War Chess Set

Chess is a board game which is based on war. The object of this game is, as a famous American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer said, “to crush the mind of your opponent”. Chess is a game of concentration and when a war between two opponents starts it can take hours for it to be finished.

Author: David Powers
Date: Nov 26, 2009 - 12:24:09 PM

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Chess is a board game which is based on war. The object of this game is, as a famous American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer said, “to crush the mind of your opponent”. Chess is a game of concentration and when a war between two opponents starts it can take hours for it to be finished. Like in real wars, strategies and concentration are extremely important. Because chess really does look like a war game you can find different chess sets with various designs and themes. Playing a themed chess game, for instance civil war chess, can be a lot more fun than playing chess with traditionally designed pieces.

The war between North and South years ago is even today an inspiration for the creation of Civil war chess sets. Many chess fans have this particular chess set in favor, not only because of the overall war theme but also because of their love for American history.

The well-known conflict between the South’s Confederate Army and the North’s Federal Troops resulted in many famous battles with many lives lost. By playing on a Civil War chess set, you will feel as if you are right there on the field, planning and developing strategies for a perfect strike. Chess is like war and your tactics and skills will play an important role in losing or winning the battle.

There are many variations of Civil War chess sets and the design of the pieces can be really astonishing. The nicely painted chess pieces give the game a very nice touch. You can find Civil War chess sets made from varying materials like metal, wood oxo-teak etc. The prices of Civil War chess sets usually depend on how detailed the pieces are and the size of the chess sets. 

It might be hard to find a Civil War chess set since they are quite popular and they aren’t sold just anywhere. Because of their rarity, Civil War chess sets are quite expensive, nonetheless it is a nice investment. Today, enthusiasts buy these kinds of sets for their aesthetic and historic attributes. If you’re in the market for a collectable Civil War chess set, simply input the search term into your favorite search engine, and you’ll find a plethora of sources that you can tap into.

Chess is a really fun game and you need a lot of concentration and patience to play it properly. Playing a themed chess game can bring more fun to both players since this sort of chess will not only test your abilities, but it will also inspire imagination.

David Powers is co-owner of Quality Chess.net, an online chess store where you can see a variety of chess products, including your favorite Saitek electronic chess computer or folding chess set.

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