Le Journal du Palais
To help you choose the right piece of furniture, we’ve put together a list of the most prestigious and beautiful antique chess table models.
Chess can be enjoyed as a leisure activity, with friends analysing and testing every move. For the competitive player, however, chess must be a discipline in time management.
Tournament chess is not just about facing your opponent; you must also battle the analogue clock watching over you, its countdown ever more threatening.
When buying a chess board and a set of chess pieces, it’s crucial to get the size right. Your pieces need to fit the board perfectly, and it’s just as important to make sure they suit the table you’ve chosen.
We’re delighted you’ve decided to buy a chessboard. It’s a sign that chess is more than just a pastime for you. It deserves a special place in your home.
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.
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 […]
Learning chess means opening a door to a world of strategy, creativity and intellectual challenge. Whether you’re 7 or 77, it’s never too late to start. Why learn to play chess? Chess is much more than a board game. Scientific studies have demonstrated its benefits. Here are the reasons to start playing chess now for […]
A chess set is a gift for a chess player that makes a lasting impression. But how do you choose the right set based on the recipient’s profile, the occasion and your budget? Here’s our expert guide to giving the perfect chess set — a gift that will be used, admired and passed down. Which […]
Behind every wooden chess set lie hours of skilled craftsmanship. From choosing the wood species 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 workshops where the world’s finest sets are born. Choosing the wood: the first crucial step […]
Boxwood, ebony, rosewood, maple, walnut, mahogany, olive wood: which wood should you choose for the pieces and for the board, how to pair them and how to care for them.
