by Raphael | Dec 1, 2016 | Products, Travel
With a suitable travel chess set we packed light and enjoyed some chess on our camping trip. It was Evan’s first camping trip to Deer Park in the Olympic range of Washington. A mile above sea level, it has breathtaking views in all directions including the...
by Raphael | Jul 28, 2016 | Chess Sets, Chess Sets Guide, Products, Travel
Choosing the ideal travel chess set that’s suitable for your needs can be a bit challenging so I shot this video to help give you an immediate frame of referencing in making your decision whether it’s for yourself or someone else. Travel chess sets range...
by Raphael | Feb 11, 2016 | Art of Chess, Home, Products
UPDATE: The prototype chess table in this article and discussed in the comments has been revised and replaced with the new model here. This cleverly designed piece of premium American furniture offers completely unique elements not found in any other game tables. In a...
by Raphael | Oct 10, 2015 | Art of Chess, News, Products
At the intersection of art, originality, and function is the Stack chessboard, designed by Chess House and handcrafted in the Pennsylvania back country, from 3 natural materials: hardwood, suede, and magnets. It’s the perfect way to checkmate and enjoy the game...
by Raphael | Jun 26, 2014 | How to, Products
Generally, the King piece base diameter of a Staunton design chess piece should be about 3/4 of the chessboard’s square size. Yes, it’s really that simple! For non-regulation chess play you can of course deviate from this as you wish, yet the guideline is...
by paul | Jun 5, 2013 | How to, Products, Uncategorized
Where to find, how to make, how to buy: I love LEGO sets. Over most other toys I buy for my son, I enjoy buying him LEGO sets because I enjoy putting them together… ah, with him, of course. So, working with Chess House, it was natural that I should eventually wonder...