Luxury Chessboard: Monk in Rock Maple

The Summerville-New England chessboards are hand made in the USA and considered by many to be the finest. They are completely hand fabricated in New England with remarkable precision and attention to detail. From the scrutinizing selection of lumber through final hand...

Guide: Choosing a Travel Chess Set

Playing chess while you travel means your game can be interrupted at any moment. If you need to close the game quickly sometimes it’s helpful to use a chess board that saves the position rather than shuffling the pieces into a compartment and trying to remember...

Review: Ron’s Opinion of ZMF-II Chess Clock

The ZMF-II was great for G/20, 5 SD. In playing with it, I see that it does break down and shows seconds when under 60 minutes (1 hour).  That is nicer than the DGT and Saitek clocks which only do this under 20 minutes. I don’t think this clock is as nice for...

New 2013 DGT 960 Game Timer

The DGT 960 in new colors black and red is available from April 2013. This model will gradually replace the original white/orange DGT 960 version. It has been a solid choice for players wanting an ultra-compact clock with a wide variety of features including...

Choosing your first chess board set

When an all-purpose chess set is needed and you’re starting out, here are some things to consider while searching for an affordable and durable chessboard set. You’ll have to forgive me for now looking at things from a parent’s perspective now that...