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.

Among the novelty items a 1930 Chinese propaganda set, communists versus capitalists, brought $840 and an official Star Trek tridimensional set $540. Cadry carpets ...

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 ...