The  Fischer Spassky 3.5" Ebonised Chess set from Jaques Of London is a very popular set set in the Chess Range made with a wooden quality slide box holding the hand crafted ebonised chessmen.

This is your chance to own a gorgeous heirloom 4.4 inch Staunton Chess Set with a stunning leather casket, in its very limited production of just 100 sets!

Advance the pawn either 1 or 2 spaces when moving the pawn from its starting rank. The pawn is the only piece on the chess board that can move differently on its initial move.

Have you ever played chess? Did you know that chess is the oldest skill game in the world? But chess is more than just a game of skill. It can tell you much about the way people lived in medieval times. If you look at the way a chess board is set up, then study the pieces and how they are used, you will realize that chess is a history of medieval times in miniature. The six different chess pieces on the board represent a cross section of medieval life with its many ceremonies, grandeur, and wars.