The game of chess attracts attention not only for its interesting concept but also for its ability to improve the mental faculties and enhance intellectual development. Scientists have proved with conclusive research that playing this popular board game sharpens the memory, creates a logical outlook and facilitates children in their learning abilities. It has been seen that kids who play this historical game are good at math and perform better overall than their non-playing classmates.
Buying a chess set can be thought provoking, as the markets are filled with abundant choices offering a variety of style, theme and price range. Before heading to a store you must decide whether you are buying for practical reason or decorative purpose. A chess set should be affordable and reflect your style. You can always opt to choose an expensive chess set as these generally lasts a lifetime. If you are often travel chess sets may be the right thing to choose as they are compact and often magnetic and pegged. Plastic chess sets are fine for people who carry their sets for tournaments and clubs. These are durable and meant for rough use.
Connoisseur chess sets are purchased by people who use these sets to decorate their houses or offices. These are made up of exquisite pieces that are hand carved by master craftsmen and are a treat for the eyes. Many studies and libraries keep these decorative chess sets as the center piece, ready to be used by players. Some manufacturers offer chess sets based on characters from legends and fairytale themes. It is indeed a pleasure to play with King Arthur, dragons and goblins with gothic castles forming the theme for the chess board. Ebony and rosewood are the popular choices for the chess sets and sets crafted from these can easily cost in the range of $5000+.
Another practical option is the electronic chess board where the scores are displayed with the progress of your game. With so many options to choose from you can have a nice time buying your own chess set.
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