With a carefully thought-out combination of textures and finishes, the premium sets are crafted from sleek expanses of marble withdraughts counters that are perfectly balanced brushed brass and bronze stones. Chaturanga, which originated in India in the 6th century, was the earliest precursor of modern chess. It saw four armies take part in the game, poised at each corner of the board. Adopting a Latin translation for the four divisions, Partibus is Bert Frank’s nod to one of the oldest versions of chess. The broad term for the game is simply known as Tafl and there are many variants, hnefatafl is certainly one that has grown in popularity over the others. Given that the game was spread all over the world it’s hardly surprising to see that there are many versions. Other known versions are Brandubh, Ard Ri, Tablut, Tawlbwrdd, and Alea Evangelii. They all use a similar board layout, but the number of squares can vary between versions. Easy to Store Folding Board】: The board folds up for storage as a chess box. The chess pieces are neatly placed in their designated slots, which not only silences the chess pieces but also prevents that part from being lost. Aesthetic luxury. Ahmose was anancient Egyptianqueen in theEighteenth Dynasty and mother to the queen and Pharaoh Hatasu(Hatshepsut). Whilst there is little written about her in the history books, she was reputed to be grander and more superior than her famed daughter.

Premium Quality] A&A Chess insists on the natural Walnut wood rather than staining to get the product's appearance color, and the first of its kind design of chess pieces tray makes you feel comfortable at the moment of opening the box. With a carefully thought-out combination of textures and finishes, the premium sets are crafted from sleek expanses of marble and individual hand-crafted solid brass pieces, evoking true luxury appeal for any connoisseur of craftsmanship. In 1500AD, Europe made the Bishop and Queen more powerful with new moves. This form of chess named “Queen’s Chess” or “Mad Queen Chess” signalled a new era of the modern game. Perfect Gift】: It is the most popular board games that can be used as a Christmas, birthday, New Years' gift. Ideal gift for children or adults that not only improves their mental agility and speed of thought but also promotes attention.

Double Sided Inlaid Walnut Chessboard (47cm)

While it sometimes feels like 21st century living may have left behind the traditional board games there’s still a very keen following and interest in the weird, wonderful and strategic multi player games Viking board game hnefatafl The game of hnefatafl has almost as many names as it does pieces. Very commonly referred to as the Viking Game, probably because it’s a lot easier to say, this game is an extremely popular classic. It’s said that the game has germanic and Celtic roots but was spread all over the world by the Vikings who took it with them wherever they went. One thing we have noticed over the last few years is an intense interest in any products with a Viking theme. We’ve become Europe’s largest retailer of Lewis chess sets, it’s likely that the Viking connection is a key part of popularity for this set. The Hnefatafl set we set is most commonly referred to as The Viking Game, mainly because it’s a lot easier to pronounce. There is little doubt that the Viking connection is a key part of this game. The version that we sell is the official National Museum Scotland set which has been lovingly crafted in England. This set come presented in a lovely blue box with a cloth board and stone resin pieces. Instructions in English are included. The pieces are not dissimilar from the Lewis pieces, something the Museum product team have become very famous for. Viking Board Game

The Regency Chess Company is of course famous for it’s chess sets. But in this section we have a superb array of traditional wooden games. These games have been carefully selected from top end manufacturers around the world to ensure quality and presentation. They are also games that may spark interest, some being extremely old, in some cases, thousands of years. Extended Warranty] We promise to provide you with up to 365 days of product warranty, so you can buy with confidence.We would like to present pieces for free if they are eaten by your doggy.