08
Nov
Nov
For novice chess players and those who have never played this game before, it’s easy to get lost in the details of where to place the chess pieces.
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The most prestigious chess tables: exceptional chess furniture
04
Nov
Nov
A chess table is a piece of furniture in its own right, somewhere between furniture and collector’s item. Styles, noble wood species, standard dimensions and budgets: here is how to recognise and choose a fine chess table, antique or modern.
02
Nov
Nov
Chess can be enjoyed as a leisure activity, with friends analysing and testing each move. For the competitive player, however, chess must be a discipline of time management.
Tournament chess is not only about facing your opponent; you must also contend with the analogue clock watching over you, its countdown ever threatening.
28
Oct
Oct
Official FIDE dimensions, correspondence between commercial sizes (3 to 7) and the formula to calculate the ideal square size: the complete guide to choosing a chess board suited to your pieces or to competition.
26
Oct
Oct
We’re delighted that you’ve decided to buy a chess board. It’s a sign that chess is more than just a pastime for you. It deserves a special place in your home.
07
Oct
Oct
Every move in chess has a purpose. It also affects the outcome of the game. Since chess is so similar to many other aspects of everyday life, it is reasonable to conclude that we can learn a great deal from it.
23
Sep
Sep
The Queen’s Gambit, the mini-series. The Queen’s Gambit was watched by 62 million Netflix households. This chess drama (technically a mini-series), released in October 2020, became a global cultural phenomenon. Reaching 62 million households within 28 days, it triggered a genuine tidal wave in the chess world, quadrupling chess set sales and drawing millions of […]
09
Sep
Sep
Learning chess means opening a door to a world of strategy, creativity and intellectual growth. Whether you’re 7 or 77, it’s never too late to start. Why learn to play chess? Chess is far more than a board game. Scientific studies have demonstrated its benefits. Here are the reasons to start chess now for cognitive […]
01
Sep
Sep
A chess set is a gift for a chess player that truly makes an impression. But how do you choose the right model according to the recipient’s profile, the occasion and your budget? Here is our expert guide to giving the perfect chess set — a gift that will be used, admired and passed on. […]
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Aug
Aug
Behind every wooden chess set lie hours of craftsmanship. From the choice of wood to the final felting, making a carved wooden chess set is an art that demands patience, precision and passion. Here is a journey into the heart of the workshops where the world’s finest sets are born. Choosing the wood: the first […]