Q. What is stalemate? ♔
A. A stalemate occurs when a player has no legal moves left, but their king is not in check. Although one player may have a clear advantage, the game ends immediately as a draw.
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"As a non chess player looking for a chess board to go with a set of the Lewis Chessmen, this site was the only one which was really helpful. I could narrow my search easily and confidently. We now have a beautiful 19inch board, delivered in record time [...]"
Q. Which colour moves first in chess? 🥇
A. White always makes the first move in chess. Although this is now an official rule of the game, it wasn’t always the case. Before the late 19th century, different countries and tournaments often used their own rules!
With luxury chess sets, it's not uncommon for a carver to spend over a week on a single set of knights. 🐴
With an immense amount of detail, you can certainly see why!
Check out other intricate designs here: https://t.co/AZnu9h4kxr
From the drawstring bag to the final point, Manopoulos backgammon sets are made for moments that last. 📷
Check out our range of backgammon sets, some of which now have upgraded designs and materials, here: https://t.co/9syjm18x9a
The ink, the paper, the pieces - it’s all part of what makes this feel like something to keep for years. 📝 ♛
Not just a game, but something with a bit of weight to it. A certificate you’ll tuck away safely. Pieces you’ll come back to time and again.
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In our latest blog post, we explore the processes involved in the creation of a chess set. You can find out more with the link below! 👇
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Did you know the longest chess game in history lasted 20 hours and 269 moves? 😲 This game was played between Ivan Nikolic and Goran Arsovic. Here's a sped-up version condensed from 20 hours down to 4 minutes!
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Our Christmas deals are still going strong, so there's still time to snag a great offer!🏷️Plus, our warehouse team is working hard to dispatch all orders this week so they stand the best chance of arriving before the big day!🎄
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🎲 Got a board game for Christmas but not sure how to play? No worries! We've created a handy guide for most of the board games we sell, helping you to get the most out of your games this Christmas.
These guides can be found on our website: https://t.co/8JYuyTF3kn
In this lovely review left by Matt, who ordered our Competition Chess Men with a case, paired with a walnut and maple board, he mentions how pleased he was with the whole experience from start to finish! https://t.co/bsLTiEauWw
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Thanks to everyone who placed an order over the weekend, we came into a huge amount of orders yesterday. The couriers were only just able to fit all these into their vans! 😮 We're going to need a bigger warehouse...
In the past few days, our in-house expert has assembled a new chess set, combining our new JJ Cooke chess pieces with our popular mahogany and birch board, along with a stylish chess clock and handy chess piece case. Now live on our website!
Did you know that our range of chess sets, pieces and boards all come with a 2-year warranty? 📄
That means you can purchase from us with peace of mind. We truly believe our product aftercare support is unmatched, even if we say so ourselves!
Jacob left us a wonderful review of the luxury Constantine series chess set he purchased a few weeks back! 😄
Read his review, along with others, here: https://t.co/SLj601NPQk
Some more photoshoots going on today, this time for a new cabinet board that's been expertly paired with some of our existing pieces. These have a very handy drawer on either side with individual compartments for each piece! ♔♕♗♘
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