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Best Chess Sets For Kids Learning To Play

Children beginning to learn will love receiving their very own set with easy-to-follow instructions. It's a good idea to start with an affordable option made with a folding game board and plastic pieces before investing in an expensive one, only to find that the interest is fleeting. Here is a collection of the most popular chess sets for kids who are just getting started, as well as some high quality games for those in it for the long run. 

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Best Portable Chess Board Games With Storage

Chess sets can be beautiful works of art prominently displayed in a home's living room or study. The pieces may be carved out of wood and placed on game boards with rich tones are reminiscent of wealth, intelligence, and status. At the same time, some can be made out of inexpensive plastic pieces splayed across a piece of cardboard with a pattern of blocks. No matter what the set looks like or what material it is made from, the game itself is exactly the same. Here are some of our favorite chess board games to give children that fit every budget. There are portable options for families on the go as well as heavier wooden sets with built in storage for all the pieces. Makes sure to grab some chess strategy books for players ready to take their game up a notch.



wooden chess set

Gorgeous handcrafted pieces are polished to perfection in this high-quality chess game. The wooden board is designed to fold conveniently for travel and storage. The table surface made of inlaid walnut makes a nice statement when displayed. And the felt on the bottom of the pieces prevents scratching on the surface.



no stress chess game

Perfect for beginners, this chess set teaches players the rules of the game while playing on the practice side of the board. Each player takes turns drawing a card and moving pieces according to the instructions. The cards provide information about the power of each piece and whether or not they can be moved based on the opponent's pieces. Once novice players are ready to advance to a real game, they simply flip the board over and play without the cards.



Best Chess Set Ever

For players seeking for a modern experience, look no further than this silicon chess game board. Sturdy, durable, and lightweight, this game is marked with algebraic notations to help guide beginners. The heavy staunton chess pieces weigh in at a solid 2.2 pounds, and the set includes four bonus Queens. As an added bonus, this best chess set ever comes with a book to guide novice players and to help those more experienced learn game-winning strategies.



Wooden Chess & Checkers Set with Built-in Storage Drawers

This solid, wooden chess set with heavy Staunton pieces makes a thoughtful gift to kids ready to take their game to the next level. The sophisticated, traditional carved chess pieces have felt bottoms to prevent scratching. As an added bonus, there is drawer filled with checker pieces so this set is really two games in one.

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