THE ALL-IN-ONE START
Tournament chess sets
Look for weighted Staunton pieces, a roll-up board with coordinates, and a storage bag.
Browse tournament sets ↗GEAR FOR YOUR NEXT GAME
Build your
chess kit.
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BEAU’S PICKS
Start with what helps you
play more chess.
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TOURNAMENT PLAY
A practical over-the-board kit
A SOLID FEEL
Weighted chess pieces
Choose a familiar Staunton shape with stable bases and clear piece silhouettes.
Browse chess pieces ↗PLAY ON THE CLOCK
Digital chess clocks
A clear display and simple delay or increment settings make a clock easier to use.
Browse chess clocks ↗HOME & TRAVEL
Make every game inviting
FOR THE KITCHEN TABLE
Wooden chess sets
Choose a board large enough to play comfortably—not just one that looks good on a shelf.
Browse wooden sets ↗CHESS TO GO
Magnetic travel sets
Look for pieces that stay put, a board that closes securely, and space to store every piece.
Browse travel sets ↗BOOKS & STUDY
Turn reading into better moves
BUILD THE BASICS
Beginner chess books
Start with principles, tactics and annotated games before building a huge opening library.
Browse beginner books ↗MAKE A PLAN
Chess strategy books
Annotated explanations are especially useful when they show why a move works.
Browse strategy books ↗RECORD YOUR GAMES
Chess scorebooks
Writing down your moves gives you real games to review and lessons to remember.
Browse scorebooks ↗HOW IT WORKS
Simple from first click
to first game.
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