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What's So Special About Marble Chess Sets?

Chess is an exciting game for some people because there is a lot of action involved on the board while non-players just see two people brooding over wooden pieces. You will always find the same pieces in a chess set, unless of course you misplaced some pieces.

Author: David Powers
Date: Nov 26, 2009 - 6:00:54 AM

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Chess is an exciting game for some people because there is a lot of action involved on the board while non-players just see two people brooding over wooden pieces. You will always find the same pieces in a chess set, unless of course you misplaced some pieces. The chess pieces used are kings, queens, bishops, rooks, knights and pawns. In most cases the pieces are black and white and the chessboards have white and black squares. Chess players and chess manufacturers used this standard chess set for multiple decades. This does not necessarily means that you can only find similar chess sets on the market. A chess set doesn’t have to have the traditional layout. You can find many different kinds of chess sets made from different materials and with varying pieces and boards.

Chess sets are regularly made from wood while there are some that are made from other materials such as glass, plastic or marble. The marble versions are especially elegant. Even though glass gives a nice modern look, marble chess sets are by many considered to be the most classy and will definitely leave an impression on people who see one. The best thing about marble is that it comes in several unique colors and is often the main material for sculpting. However, this is only partially correct since there are many uses of marble, including the creation of well-crafted chessboards and pieces. Marble also comes in varying color combinations, which is great because you need to be able to tell the difference between your opponent’s and your chess pieces. Instead of painting their chess sets, manufacturers of these sets search for marble with different colors.

For example, in Italy, they have white or blue-gray marble while in Greece they have translucent marble. Belgium has red marble. These various types and colors are used to create the chessboard as well as the different pieces of the chess set.

Besides their good looks, marble chess sets can also resist the ravages of time and use. Marble chess sets can resist all kinds of weather without getting damaged, which allows us to play chess outside. You can even leave it outside all the time at a designated spot so you can play outdoors whenever you want.

You can find marble chess sets of different quality, and they of course have different price tags too. The price depends on the refinement of the chess pieces and the chess board, the sizes and the overall appearance. Some sets are highly polished and exude a great glossy finish, while others have a lower quality sheen. They all look good, but the differences in quality can become very apparent when they are presented side by side. Which set you can eventually buy depends on your preferences, and of course your budget.

Chess sets can be found in various sizes, shapes, colors etc. There are some manufacturers who create different themes for the various pieces, giving new life to the board game. Being able to sit down and play with your marble chess set will be even more fun than playing with a normal wooden chess set.

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

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