Chess can be intimidating but buying a set doesn’t have to be. We talked to one of the last chess-shop owners in NYC to get tips on how to select one for you.

Novelty sets Jumbo Checkers and Chess ($99; llbean.com) Jumbo Checkers and Chess. L.L.Bean. This 24-by-24-inch oversize board and its pieces are sealed and primed for outdoor gaming.

The pieces depict Athena, ... $1.65 Million Chess Set Recreates Battle of Issus. ... Whether you’re into fantasy books or videogames, there’s a novelty chess set out there for every type of nerd.

The novelty of playing with glass pieces quickly wore off, and I wondered how I could make it better. ... you'll definitely want to check out this DIY LED chess set.Instructables user Tet.

The informal group will be held in the library’s view room from 9am-noon every Saturday. Players will be able to try the novelty chess sets at the library including the giant set and Harry ...

The Chess Novelty of the Year is a competition run by the Dutch publishing ... Qxb2 8.Nb5 Na6 9.dxc5 Bxc2 10.Qd4 Qxd4 11.Nfxd4 Ba4 12.Nd6+ Bxd6 13.cxd6 Black struggles to develop his pieces) ...