Chess is the Gymnasium of the Mind

Chess is the gymnasium of the mind and is variously described as a science, an art and a sport. It has the virtue of being completely free of the element of luck: the result of each game depends entirely upon the skill of the players. A youngster who plays chess soon...
Best of Amazon Chess Sets

Best of Amazon Chess Sets

While Chess House carries many exclusive products that cannot be found on Amazon, there are other chess sets, especially trademarked characters and themes that are most readily bought through Amazon.com, and here are some of our favorites. Lego Chess Sets Fun Chess...
Set up game room for the family

Set up game room for the family

Janel says the chess table and medieval pieces were a huge hit in their home, especially with their chess-loving 10 year old. She shares, “Chess is a great game that can reinforce time spent one-on-one with your children and build in an outlet for communication...
Chess Lessons in Kitale, Kenya

Chess Lessons in Kitale, Kenya

Since 1991 Barbara has visited Kenya where Antonio and Eunice started a school in rural Kitale, Kenya about 12 years ago. Every time Barbara visits Kenya she has asked Antonio (“Tony”) what is needed for the school. He told her that one of their teachers in the school...
Summerville-New England Chessboards

Summerville-New England Chessboards

Summerville-New England Chessboards are engineering based, premium grade solid-hardwood chess boards. Driven by the singular goal of producing the very finest chess products, the boards are completely hand fabricated in New England with remarkable precision and...
How women have made chess more beautiful

How women have made chess more beautiful

Women have made chess more beautiful and are making a difference in the world. #HappyWomensDay Whether crafty moves that win championships or handicrafts that capture imaginations, these women have made chess their art. 1. The Polgar Sisters are known for mastering...
New DGT Electronic FIDE World Championship Chess Pieces

New DGT Electronic FIDE World Championship Chess Pieces

DGT adds the Official FIDE Chess Set to its range of electronic chess pieces suitable for all DGT e-Boards and Revelation II. The Official FIDE Chess Set was first used on DGT boards at the World Championship Match in 2013 in Chennai India when Magnus Carlsen played...

How to Read and Write Algebraic Chess Notation

In a few minutes you will understand how to read and write chess moves, called “chess notation”. Being proficient at this will help you read and play through games of great players to learn and improve your own chess game! There is a wealth of materials...
Chess Genius Exclusive Wood Chess Computer

Chess Genius Exclusive Wood Chess Computer

The Exclusive handmade, elegant wooden sensor chess board brings luxury electronic chess home in style. New in April 2017 and built with new technology, you will enjoy a beautiful chess set with intuitive play built in. Every move played is ultra-clear with the 81-LED...