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WOODEN CHESSMEN
3 CLASSIC CHESSMEN - MEDIUM King Height: 76mm (3”) King Weight: 32g Base Diameter: 27mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 45mm squares
Available in two styles: Ebonised (pictured) £24.95 Antiqued (not pictured) £24.95
CLASSIC CHESSMEN - LARGE King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 46g Base Diameter: 35mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 50mm squares
Available in two styles: £34.95 Ebonised (not pictured) Antiqued (pictured) £34.95
AMERICAN STAUNTON
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 50g Base Diameter: 36mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 50 mm squares
Available in two styles: £49.95 Ebonised (pictured) Sheesham (not pictured) £49.95
ZAGREB CHESSMEN
Based on the design of pieces used at the World Championship Candidates’ Match in Zagreb, 1959.
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 54g Base Diameter: 39mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 50mm squares
Available in: Ebonised (pictured)
£69.95
NORTHERN UPRIGHT CHESSMEN
Prior to the advent of the Staunton pattern this was the most popular design in Europe.
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 62g Base Diameter: 40mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 50mm squares
Available in: Ebonised (pictured)
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£69.95
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WOODEN CHESSMEN
HOURGLASS CHESSMEN
A modern take on the classic Staunton design.
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 72g Base Diameter: 40mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 50mm squares
Available in: Ebonised (pictured)
£69.95
TOURNAMENT CHESSMEN - MEDIUM Exquisite detail with hand carved knights. Supplied with two extra queens.
King Height: 76mm (3”) King Weight: 28g Base Diameter: 30mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 45mm squares
Available in two styles: Ebonised (not pictured) £69.95 Rosewood (pictured) £69.95
TOURNAMENT CHESSMEN - LARGE Exquisite detail with hand carved knights. Supplied with two extra queens.
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 52g Base Diameter: 40mm
Requires a chessboard with 50mm squares
Available in two styles: Ebonised (pictured) £89.95 Rosewood (pictured) £89.95
BROADBASE CHESSMEN
Heavyweight set with extra wide bases.
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 72g Base Diameter: 45mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 55mm squares
Available in two styles: Sheesham (pictured) £99.95 Ebony (not pictured) £149.95
EXCLUSIVE CHESSMEN
Traditional design which has been used in world championships.
King Height: 95mm (3.75”) King Weight: 70g Base Diameter: 40mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 50 mm squares
Available in two styles: £99.95 Rosewood (not pictured) £149.95 Ebony (pictured)
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WOODEN CHESSMEN
5 COLOSSUS STAUNTON CHESSMEN Impressive set for play or display. Our tallest set with a king height of 15cm / 6”!
King Height: 150mm (6”) King Weight: 145g Base Diameter: 53mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 58 mm squares
Available in: Ebonised (pictured) £149.95
CHAMPIONSHIP STAUNTON CHESSMEN An elegantly fluted hand carved design. Supplied with two extra queens.
King Height: 105mm (4”) King Weight: 58g Base Diameter: 44mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 55 mm squares
Available in two styles: Rosewood (not pictured) £199.95 Ebony (pictured) £249.95
SUPREME STAUNTON CHESSMEN A beautiful designed set with intricate detail highlighted by the top-quality Bud Rosewood used. Supplied with two extra queens.
King Height: 105mm (4”) King Weight: 76g Base Diameter: 45mm (leather bases)
Requires a chessboard with 55mm squares
Available in: Bud Rosewood (pictured) £299.95
AVIATOR CHESSMEN
A beautiful set with flowing manes on the highly detailed knights. Supplied with two extra queens.
King Height: 105mm (4”) King Weight: 75g Base Diameter: 45mm (leather bases)
Requires a chessboard with 55mm squares
Available in: Ebony (pictured) £349.95
BRASS STAUNTON CHESSMEN
Our heaviest chess set, with a fantastic level of detail. Supplied with two extra queens.
King Height: 105mm (4”) King Weight: 145g Base Diameter: 40mm (felted)
Requires a chessboard with 55mm squares
£399.95
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CHESS BOARDS
WHAT SIZE CHESS BOARD SHOULD I CHOOSE
When buying pieces and boards to match, it is essential to choose the right size board. Here is a guide to help you purchase the correct one first time. Guide: 76mm (3”) sets fit comfortably on our 45mm boards. 95mm (3.75”) sets fit our 50mm or 55mm boards. 115mm (Broadbase 3.75”) sets fit our 55 or 58mm boards. 150mm (6”) sets fit only on our 58mm boards.
SUP A: Black Anegre/Whitening Erable with Black Anegre border £49.95 Small (45mm square size) Medium (50mm square size) £54.95 Large (55mm square size) £59.95
LUX A: London Chess Centre Luxury Board. Walnut/Maple with a Walnut border and black bevelled edge £79.95 Small (45mm square size) Medium (50mm square size) £89.95 Large (55mm square size) £99.95
REG 2: Mahogany/Maple with Mahogany REG 1: Mahogany/Maple border and algebraic co-ordinates with Mahogany border £24.95 Small (45mm square size) Small (45mm square size) £24.95 £29.95 Medium (50mm square size) £29.95 Medium (50mm square size) Extra Large (58mm square size) £34.95 Extra Large (58mm square size) £34.95
SUP B: Walnut and Maple with Walnut border £49.95 Medium (50mm square size) Large (55mm square size) £54.95
SOL A: Solid Wood Chess Board. Sheesham and Maple with a Sheesham border. Square edged.
Medium (50mm square size) Large (55mm square size)
£89.95 £99.95
SUP C: Palisander and Maple with Palisander border £59.95 Medium (50mm square size) Large (55mm square size) £64.95
SOL B: Solid Wood: Sheesham & Maple with Sheesham border. Round edged. (Not pictured) Large (55mm square size) £139.95 SOL C: Solid Wood: Rosewood & Maple with Rosewood border. Round edged. (pictured) Large (55mm square size) £149.95
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CHESS BOXES
Standard Box
Wooden Magnetic
available in 3 sizes
SMALL: MEDIUM: LARGE:
Stitched Leatherette Box
with magnetic clasp closure
180 x 110 x 85mm 240 x 150 x 85mm 240 x 150 x 110mm
225 x 142 x 83mm
Premium Chess Box - Red Burl
415 x 265 x 165mm
CHESS BOXES
Description
Standard Box Small
Burl wood box, with black velvet style lining.
Standard Box Large
Burl wood box, with black velvet style lining.
Standard Box Medium Wooden Magnetic Box
Stitched Leatherette Box
Premium Chess Box - Red Burl Deluxe Red Burl Fitted Coffer
245 x 150 x 115mm
Deluxe Red Burl Fitted Coffer
240 x 190 x 115mm Name
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Burl wood box, with black velvet style lining. Sturdy beechwood construction with internal green felt lining. Magnetic clasps keep box firmly closed when not in use. Dark brown leatherette box with distinctive stitched border.
Features brass quadrant hinges, green billiard cloth lining, and a lock and key with tassel
Individual piece storage compartments (including space for extra queens), brass quadrant hinges, a removable top tray and a lock and key with tassel.
Fits King Heights up to
3”
3.75”
4”
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Price
£14.95 £19.95 £24.95 £24.95 £24.95 £99.95 £199.95
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WOODEN CHESS SET COMBINATIONS CLASSIC COMBINATION Classic Chessmen - Large, Ebonised £34.95 Reg 2 50mm Chess Board
£29.95
RRP £84.85 (SAVE £14.85)
£70
Standard Medium Box
£19.95
AMERICAN STAUNTON COMBINATION American Staunton Chessmen, Sheesham
£49.95
Standard Medium Box
£19.95
Sup A 50mm Chess Board
RRP £124.85 (SAVE £24.85)
£54.95
£100
TOURNAMENT COMBINATION Tournament Chessmen - Large, Ebonised
£89.95
Sup B 50mm Chess Board
£49.95
RRP £164.85 (SAVE £34.85)
£130
Magnetic Wooden Box
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£24.95
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WOODEN CHESS SET COMBINATIONS
9 ZAGREB COMBINATION Zagreb Chessmen - Ebonised
£69.95
Standard Wooden Box - Medium
£19.95
Square Corner Sheesham (50mm) Chess Board £89.95
£150
RRP £179.85 (SAVE £29.85)
BROADBASE COMBINATION Broadbase Chessmen - Ebony Sup C 55mm Chess Board
Stitched Leatherette Box - Brown RRP £239.85 (SAVE £39.85)
£149.95
£64.95
£24.95
£200
EXCLUSIVE COMBINATION Exclusive Chessmen - Ebony
£149.95
LCC Luxury Chess Board - 50mm
£89.95
RRP £264.85 (SAVE £39.85)
£225
Magnetic Wooden Box
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£24.95
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WOODEN CHESS SET COMBINATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP COMBINATION Championship Staunton Chessmen - Ebony
£249.95
Premium Box (pictured inset)
£99.95
Solid Wood - Sheesham Chess Board with Rounded corners, 55mm squares RRP £489.85 (SAVE £89.85)
SUPREME COMBINATION
£139.95
£400
Supreme Staunton Chessmen Bud Rosewood (4”)
£299.95
Premium Box (pictured inset)
£99.95
Solid Wood - Rosewood Chess Board with Rounded corners, 55mm squares RRP £549.85 (SAVE £99.85)
AVIATOR COMBINATION
£149.95
£450
Aviator Staunton Chessmen - Ebony (4”)
£349.95
Deluxe Coffer Box (pictured inset)
£199.95
Solid Wood - Rosewood Chess Board with Rounded corners, 55mm squares RRP £699.85 (SAVE £99.85)
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£149.95
£600
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PURLING LONDON
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Purling London Bold Chess sets unite classic with contemporary, incorporating vibrant hand-carved Staunton pieces with a premium maple wood board. Our luxury hardwood pieces are finished with a deep, glossy lacquer and branded leather felt – and include four Queens per set for effortless Pawn promotion. Presented with a Purling London certificate and elegant, British-made packaging, each Bold Chess is a timeless beauty to be treasured. BOLD CHESS: SHADOW BLACK V COBALT BLUE
SPECIFICATIONS OF BOLD CHESS
£595
● 34 hand-carved, triple-weighted, boxwood chess pieces, 102mm (4”) ● Hand-lacquered in exclusive contemporary colours ● Purling London branded leather felts ● Classic Maple wood board, 2kg, 450 x 450mm ● Luxury packaging & certificate
BOLD CHESS: SHADOW BLACK V CLASSIC RED
£595
BOLD CHESS: GLOSS WHITE V HOT PINK
£595
Purling London Dark Chess sets combine the finest in British design and craftsmanship with a new and innovative game experience. Handmade in England, the cutting-edge illuminated board technology lends a dramatic tone to the game as light and shadow play upon the coloured Staunton pieces – triple-weighted and crafted from exceptional quality hardwood. A pleasure both to play and observe, Dark Chess sets are a striking showpiece for any modern interior.
DARK CHESS EMERALD GREEN V GLOSS WHITE £2,495
● Hand-made in England, illuminated 545 x 545 x 38mm, gloss white board, 10kg ● 34 hand-carved, triple-weighted, lacquered boxwood chess pieces, 102mm (4”) ● Purling London branded leather felts ● Power adapter and dimmer ● Luxury Purling London packaging ● Unique certificate personally signed by the designer.
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SPECIALTY SETS
A superb version of the famous Isle of Lewis chess set. This historic design is an important part of history. Discovered in 1831 on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland they are believed to be a Norse design carved from walrus tusk around the twelth century. The original Isle of Lewis chess pieces are in the British Museum and the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. King height: 89mm (3.5”), board not included - requires a 50mm square size (see page 7 for our selection of chess boards). Available in two styles: Isle of Lewis Chessmen - Ivory & Black (see picture top-left) £79.95
Isle of Lewis Chessmen - Ivory & Mahogany (see picture top-left) £79.95
SPECIAL OFFER BUY A SET OF ISLE OF LEWIS CHESSMEN (IN EITHER STYLE) & MAHOGANY AND MAPLE CHESS BOARD F0R JUST £99 - SAVE £10.90 A richness of finish and attention to detail characterise these top quality resin sets made in the UK by Studio Anne Carlton. The decorative pieces are unsurpassed in their level of craftsmanship and set the definite standard by which all other sets are measured. Prices do not include board.
A highly detailed chess set featuring characters made famous in the 'Sherlock Holmes' stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The regular Chess set (not pictured) is made from ground stone resin and comes in contrasting brown and ivory shades so that opposing pieces are easily distinguished. In the decorated version (pictured) of the Chess set the clothing and accessories have all been painstakingly hand-painted.
Sherlock Holmes Chess Pieces (Undecorated)* Sherlock Holmes Chess Pieces (Hand-painted)*
£229.95 £339.95
This magnificent set represents the combatants of the famous battle of Waterloo. The French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte fights the Duke of Wellington. The chessmen are made out of ground stone resin, which is a crushed stone composite. It has the look and feel of stone, but the durability of a plastic. It is truly the best of both worlds. Undecorated version pictured. Battle of Waterloo Chess Pieces (Undecorated)* Battle of Waterloo Chess Pieces (Hand-painted)*
£199.95 £299.95
Also available: Battle of Hastings Chess Pieces (Undecorated)* £219.95 and Battle of Hastings Chess Pieces (Hand-painted)* £309.95 * Board not included. To select a matching board to your taste for these chess sets, see our range of 50mm square chess boards on page 6.
Official H.M. The Queen & Duke of Edinburgh Chess Pieces in Presentation Box RRP £24.95 OUR PRICE £5
To commemorate one of the most momentous event in the long history of the British monarchy, these pair of stunning handpainted chess pieces celebrate the 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 1952. Presented in a beautiful crushed satin lined gift box. Height of figurines is 137mm (5.5”)
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GIANT SETS
GS1 Giant Plastic Chess Pieces RRP £349.95 OUR PRICE £299
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Impressive yet practical this giant chess set has been one of our most popular summer sellers for years. Ideal for schools, parks, gardens and parties. The pieces are made from a very strong, durable and lightweight PVC material that is UV protected. The pieces are very resilient and can be permanently left outside whatever the weather conditions! The Giant Chess Men have detachable bases which can be weighted (with sand or water) for added stability. King Height 60cm/24". Base diameter of pieces 22cm. - Giant size with King height of 60cm / 24". - Lightweight, durable plastic - can be left outside permanently. - Pieces can be weighted with sand for added stability. (board not included - see prices below).
GS2 Mat for Giant Pieces
£149.95
GS3 Roll-Up Mat for Giant Pieces
£49.95
The giant lawn-friendly board consists of 64 rigid open mesh tiles which interlock like a jigsaw puzzle. The open mesh style maintains the life and colour of the grass. Square size: 35cm. Overall size: 2.8m square. SAVE Giant Set (GS1) & Board (GS2) £400 (SAVE £48.95) Rolls up for quick and easy storage (not pictured). Square size: 35cm. Overall size: 3m square. SAVE Giant Set (GS1) & Board (GS3) £325 (SAVE £24.95)
GS9 Mini Garden Chess Set (pictured above left) £59.95 This giant chess set can be used either indoors or outdoors. Contains a full set of plastic chess pieces with a gloss finish and felt bases. The size of the set is based on a 20.6cm tall king. The board measures 90cm square and is made from PVC. The base diameter of pieces are 12cm. The Mini Garden Chessmen are solid moulded, and so can not be weighted.
GS10 Jumbo Garden Chess Set (pictured above right) £199.95 This giant chess set can be used either indoors or outdoors. Contains a full set of plastic chess pieces with a gloss finish and felt bases. The size of the set is based on a 20.6cm tall king. The board measures 90cm square and is made from PVC. The base diameter of pieces are 12cm. The Mini Garden Chessmen are solid moulded, and so can not be weighted.
SKYLINE CHESS SET - LONDON £99.95 In this beautiful and innovative set the pieces are all iconic buildings that make up the London skyline. The pawns are terraced houses, Big Ben is the Rook, with the London Eye playing the Knight. The Gherkin is cast as the Bishop, and the Shard lends its elegance and might to the role of the Queen. No other building than Canary Wharf would be better suited to play the King, and this piece stands at four and a half inches tall. The 32-piece set is cast in injection moulded acrylic. Each piece is double weighted and has a soft felt base. Finished in classic black and white, this stunning set is the perfect product for someone looking for a unique piece of British design. Each set comes complete with a folding board (not pictured) and presentation box.
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TRAVEL CHESS SETS TRAVEL MAGNETIC FOLD FLAT CHESS SET £14.99
This set is great for any travelling analyst! Measures 240 x 300mm when open and due to its flat magnetic pieces is only 3mm thick when closed.
MAGNETIC WALLET SET £4.99
Highly portable folding design, this wallet-sized set will fit easily into any pocket. Algebraic notation around edge of board. Measures 150 x 80mm (closed), 240 x 150mm (open).
× WOODEN MAGNETIC CHESS SET (2 SIZES)
Made of Boxwood and Sheesham, with magnetic wooden pieces which can be stored in individual compartments inside the folded board.
MEDIUM £24.95 Closed 175 x 90 x 30mm. Playing area: 150mm square. LARGE £34.95 Closed 250 x 125 x 30mm. Playing area: 215mm square.
Ú MAGNETIC TRAVEL SET WITH ZIP-LOCK CASE (AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES)
Ú LUXURY MAGNETIC TRAVEL SET £49.95
A beautiful set which has the detail of a full-sized tournament set, and it’s magnetic. Set measures 300 x 300mm. King height: 62mm. When not in use the chess pieces are stored in an internal tray that can be opened from either side of the board.
An ideal set to take with you on holiday. Boasting super strong magnetic pieces - these chessmen are light but durable and are guaranteed to stay in place when travelling. The entire product is ideally suited as a gift as it is housed in a fine canvas ziplock carry-case. As you can see from the images there is also individual storage compartments for the pieces when not in use. PETROSIAN £24.95 Closed 210 x 210 x 50mm. Playing area: 160mm square. King height: 38mm LASKER £34.95 Closed 260 x 260 x 50mm. Playing area: 250mm square. King height: 45mm TAL £44.95 Closed 310 x 310 x 50mm. Playing area: 300mm square. King height: 57mm
× LUXURY FOLDING WOODEN SET £79.95
All the quality of a full-sized set but with portability! Made of quality Sheesham and Boxwood these sets have an extraordinary level of detail in the carving. King Height: 70mm. Set measures: 406 x 203 x 53mm (closed). Playing area 360mm square.
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CHESS CLOCKS
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Analogue Chess Clocks are the traditional method used to time chess games and have remained more or less unchanged since their
introduction over 120 years ago. Batteries are not needed as analogue timers are powered by a wind-up mechanism! Pressing the button down on your side stops your clock and starts that of your opponent. A flag will fall at the exact moment a player’s time has expired. However, they are less accurate than digital timers and are unable to implement advanced time controls such as increment and time delay.
ECONOMY PLASTIC TIMER £19.95 each (£17 each if 5+)
The ideal way to get your club up and running at the lowest cost. The timers are robust enough for use in schools. Dimensions: 160 x 80 x 45mm
TURNIER CHESS CLOCKS £44.95 each (£40 each if 5+)
WOODEN TURNIER CHESS CLOCKS
The European made BHB Turnier clocks have a £54.95 each (£47.50 each if 5+) sturdier and more accurate mechanism compared Our top of the range analogue clock. Extra large clock to the Economy timer. Available in tan (pictured) faces and a precision flag which shows more accurately or blue. Dimensions: 150 x 80 x 30mm. how much time remains, useful in a time scramble! Dimensions: 165 x 90 x 45mm.
Digital Chess Clocks have the advantage over the traditional analogue clock as they are able to handle a wider range of time controls such as time delay, bonus and multi-session settings. Digital clocks show their worth in blitz games and time-scrambles, where knowing exactly how much time you have remaining makes all the difference! Unlike analogue clocks the digital variety require batteries, although a set of batteries can last an incredible eight years (based on a usage of 4 hours per week).
DGT 1001 CHESS TIMER £19.95 each (£17 each if 5+)
The simplest chess clock on the market. Perfect for school chess. Simple game timer (anything from one miunute to nine hours). Does not support bonus or delay settings. Dimensions: 15.5 x 6 x 4.2 cm. Also available in White & Blue (not pictured). Uses 1 x AA battery (included).
DGT 960 CHESS TIMER £24.95 each (£20 each if 5+)
This handy foldable pocket timer is the first chess clock with a random Chess960 generator. Also offers bonus and delay timing options. Easy to set. Measures just 14 x 7 x 2.5cm when closed. Uses 1 x CR2032-3V battery (included).
Ù DGT EASY + CHESS TIMER £29.95 each (£25 each if 5+) Same design and functionality as the popular DGT Easy Timer but with added time modes. Dimensions: 14.5 x 13 x 8cm. Extra features include a programmable delay or bonus/increment for every move.
DGT 2010 CHESS TIMER £59.95 each (£50 each if 5+) The world’s favourite chess clock and the only clock endorsed by FIDE (the world governing body for chess). 12 different timing methods (all userdefinable), with 32 convenient presets. Dimensions: 19 x 10 x 5cm. - Large LCD allows more display information - Very easy to program - Buzzer function (can be turned off) makes this a great clock for lightning chess or scrabble - Better battery life - uses 2 AA batteries (included).
DGT EASY CHESS TIMER (CRIMSON CRUZ) £24.95 each (£20 each if 5+)
Features include countdown game timer (perfect for blitz or single session time controls), count-up timer and single move timing functions. NOTE, this clock does not offer increment/Fischer or delay functions. Remembers last used setting when switched off. Measures: 16 x 14.8 x 7.8 cm. Uses 2 x AA batteries (included). Also available in Black (not pictured).
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ZMF II LED DIGITAL CHESS TIMER £49.95 each (£45 each if 5+)
Bright LED display with stainless steel, touch sensitive buttons housed in a durable plastic case. Offers all major time settings plus an array of extra timing modes for scrabble, shogi and go (byoyomi), hourglass, and unique dual count. Can support up to 3 separate time controls per game. Allows user to save their favourite three time controls. Turn sound and lights on or off. Uses 4 x C batteries (not included). Also available with green or red LEDs and lights (not pictured).
DGT 3000 CHESS TIMER £74.95 each (£60 each if 5+) More settings than any other clock! The DGT 3000 is standard at all elite tournaments, as it is the only clock that connects to the DGT electronic chess board (see p.27) which is used for broadcasting chess games on the internet. Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 5.5cm - Big display size: digits are 18mm in height Save up to 5 user defined time controls - Uses 2 AA batteries (included).
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PLASTIC CHESS SETS
By far the most popular plastic set in the world. Used in clubs, schools and tournaments worldwide. Made from very durable plastic, with a king height of 3.75”/95mm. Comes packaged in a clear polybag. All our Gambit sets come with 4 queens (2 per side) to cover promotion - no more.upside down rooks!
Gambit Chess Pieces
£7.50 per set - Get 5 sets for £30
Weighted Gambit Chess Pieces
£9.95 per set - Get 5 sets for £40 Identical to above BUT more than twice the weight! - ideal for blitz.
Vinyl Roll-up Chess Board - Green
(50mm squares) - Lightweight & durable £2.95
Silicone Chess Board - Green
(55mm squares) - Never loses its shape! £6.95
COMBO A
Gambit Chess Pieces + Roll-up Chess Board + Drawstring bag or Plastic Box
Folding Chess Board - Green
(50mm squares) - Lightweight & durable £6.95
Plastic Box for Gambit Pieces £1.95
COMBO B
Gambit Chess Pieces + Folding Chess Board + Drawstring bag or Plastic Box
Mousepad Chess Board - Green
(55mm squares) - Lightweight & durable £4.95 each
Drawstring Bag for Gambit Pieces £1.95
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DEMO 2 SLOT-IN CANVAS DEMO BOARD £29.95 (pictured above)
DEMO 1 LARGE SLOT-IN DEMO BOARD £49.95
The largest in our range at 915 x 915mm (36” square), with 105mm (4”) squares - making it the best for teaching large groups or for displaying moves at a tournament. Transparent backed pieces provide better visibility and slip neatly into the clear square pockets. A cord, attached to the top dowel enables the board to be suspended. Includes carrybag with shoulder-strap for easy transportation.
Light, compact and portable. Overall 740 x 600 mm (29½ x 26”), with 70mm (2¾”) squares. Plastic pieces slot into canvas board. Includes carry-case.
DEMO 3 MAGNETIC CANVAS DEMO BOARD £34.95
The same dimensions as Demo 2 but instead of slots the board has strong magnets to keep the pieces securely in place. (Pictured on display stand - see right).
DEMO 4 DISPLAY STAND £14.95
Supports any size of demo board. Made of steel tubing with elastics inside - like a tent pole. Rubber feet on the leg ends keep it secure on any surface. Setting up or collapsing the tripod takes just seconds! Dimensions: 162cm tall (64”), packs down to 38cm (15”).
Got a question? Or want to place an order call 020 7486 7015 or 020 7288 1305
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SCOREBOOKS & STATIONERY
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50 Game Perfectbound Scorebook £1.99
CST 1
50 Game Ringbound Scorebook £2.95
SCORESHEETS (pack of 100 sheets)
CST 2
SCORESHEETS (pack of 500 sheets)
CST 3
£2.95
£7.50
SCORESHEETS (pack of 1000 sheets)
CST 4
100 Game Hardback Scorebook £6.95
£12.50
NCR DUPLICATE SCORESHEETS (pack of 100)
£4.95
NCR DUPLICATE SCORESHEETS (pack of 1000)
£39
STAT 11 STAT 12
£4.95
STAT 13
Useful for tournaments as a non-carbon copy is recorded underneath the original
CST 4
STAT 4
BINDER FOR CHESS MAGAZINE
STAT 5
SWISS PAIRING CARDS (pack of 100)
£9.95
Purple
RESULTS CHART up to 30 players (A3 SIZE POSTER) - pack of 5 £4.95 ADJOURNMENT ENVELOPES (pack of 100) £9.95 FOLDING CORRESPONDENCE SCORE CARDS (pack of 30) £3.95 WINDOW ENVELOPES (pack of 100) £4.95 for use with Folding Correspondence Cards INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE CARDS (pack of 100) £6.95 BOARD NUMBERS (set of 15) £9.95 Reinforced plastic - perfect for club matches/tournaments BOARD NUMBERS (set of 30) £15
CHESS TROPHIES, MEDALS & BADGES TRO1
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STAT 6 STAT 7 STAT 9 STAT 10
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CHESS TIES (Polyester) £9.95 each Please quote colour when ordering.
CIRCULAR BADGES £1 each or 10 for £9
CHESS CUFFLINKS £10
This set of cufflinks comes in a beautiful chrome gift box. Made from rhodium silver so they'll never tarnish.
CHESS SOCKS (Rich Cotton) £5.99
These socks are the perfect gift for a Chess player’s Christmas or Birthday! Size: Men's 6-11.
CIRCULAR MEDALS £2.99 each
Chess themed pin badge - available in 7 different colours: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Bronze. Size: 25mm
TRO1 6” (15cm) TRO2 6” (15cm) TRO3 8” (20cm) TRO4 5.5” (14cm) MEDAL (1) (pictured left) MEDALS (10) ALL BADGES ANY 10 BADGES
CHESS PENS £1 each
Chess Pens with 'I Love Chess' motif with red cushioned grip and ‘Chess is Cool’ motif with black grip. Uses black-ink (non-refillable).
‘SUPER ACHIEVER’ MEDALS £2.99 each
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£8.99 £11.99 £9.99 £10.99 £2.99 £25 £1 each £9
CHESS MUG £6.95 each
Chess themed for all you chess lovers out there. What better way to enjoy reading a chess book over a nice hot cup of coffee or tea in your chess mug!
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CHESS DVDs
Chess DVDs from Ginger GM at Amazing Prices
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Killer Dutch (DVD) Presented by Simon Williams £19.99 Running time: 6.5 hours!! GM Simon Williams, a world leading exponent of the Classical Dutch, presents the viewer with an ultra-sharp weapon against 1.d4. With a running time of over 6 hours, and the highest production standards of any chess video, this innovative chess tutorial DVD is serious value for money.
Killer French (DVD) Presented by Simon Williams RRP £19.99 Our Price £10 per volume - Running time: 5 hours per DVD Simon guides you through the French Defence from Black’s point of view. Simon’s frank, clear, understandable delivery and extensive knowledge certainly aids the viewer in increasing their understanding of these opening lines. Volume 1 covers the Advance and Tarrasch variation. Volume 2 covers Winawer, KIA, Exchange variation, and all other lines.
Killer Endgames (DVD) Presented by Nick Pert RRP £24.99 Our Price £12.50 per volume - Running time: 5 hours per DVD Chess players tend to focus on improving their openings but forget that most games are actually decided in the endgame. Nick presents a series of lessons, categorised according to rating, that are designed to familiarise players with endgame theory. Puzzles are included at the end of each chapter. Includes accompanying booklet with extra material. Volume 1: Beginner to Intermediate (0-1800 Elo) Volume 2: Intermediate to Advanced (1800-2400 Elo)
Killer Grand Prix (DVD) Presented by Gawain Jones RRP £24.99 £19.95 Running time: 5½ hours Gawain Jones takes a comprehensive look at the white side of the Grand Prix Attack explaining the ideas and principles behind this increasingly popular and aggressive opening.
Killer Dragon (DVD) Presented by Simon Williams RRP £19.99 Our Price £10 per volume - Running time: 6 hours+ per DVD Volume 1 focuses on the ultra-sharp Yugoslav Attack. However, alternative lines are given for those wishing to shy away from the masses of theory associated with the Dragon. Volume 2 focuses on the Dragadorf where never seen before ideas are presented. The classical lines of the Dragon are also explored.
Killer c3 Sicilian (DVD) Presented by Sam Collins RRP £19.99 Our Price £10 Running time: 4.5 hours Follow the International Master and former Irish Champion as he explains the fundamental principles and ideas behind this fascinating opening.
Improve Your Practical Play (DVD) Presented by Danny Gormally £19.95 Running time: 6 hours Danny provides useful guidance to players who are looking to improve their thinking during a game by analysing typical strategic plans from the
opening until late in the endgame. This DVD provides a vital insight into how a grandmaster thinks and the reasoning behind his choice of moves.
Play Like Tal (DVD) Presented by Simon Williams RRP £24.99 Our Price £12.50 Running time: 8 hours on 2 DVDs! ** THE FIRST EVER INTERACTIVE CHESS DVD ** Simon presents some of Tal’s best games during which the viewer will be prompted at critical moments of the game to work out Tal’s next move – a first for any chess DVD! Packed full of key facts and historic photographs, the DVD is a must for any chess fan wishing to learn about one of the best tacticians of all time, and improve your tactical play by following Simon’s advice as he systematically explains the ideas behind Tal’s moves.
Sokolov Explains: Middlegame Pawn Structures (DVD) Presented by Ivan Sokolov £19.95 Running time: 4.5 hours Ivan looks at isolated pawns, symmetrical pawns and a vast array of other structures, whilst teaching us some valuable lessons. Ivan does this by first building up the position from its bare roots and then adding material, so each aspect of the position is understood. Plaskett’s Greatest Hits (DVD) Presented by James Plaskett £19.95 Running time: 4.5 hours During the course of this DVD, Plaskett, with his trademark attacking style, will take you through some of his amazing attacking ideas in his unique and quite hilarious manner. This DVD is a must for anyone who wants to improve their own attacking play.
Crash Test Chess (DVD) Presented by Simon Williams £5 per DVD Running time: 1 hour per DVD The series is aimed at helping the viewer improve their game by explaining a specific aspect of chess with short, instructive video lessons. Volume 1: Using the Initiative (DVD) Simon Williams Volume 2: Thinking Outside the Box (DVD) Simon Williams
The Most Entertaining and Instructive Chess Program is Back!
The Master Game broke new ground in the 1970s and 1980s when it established itself as the only international chess tournament made for television. Following its launch by the BBC in 1975, it became a firm favourite with both chess fans and the general public. The list of featured competitors is a who’s who of famous Grandmasters from the 1970s including Karpov, Korchnoi, Miles, Larsen, Short, Nunn, Browne and many more. While computers have taken over the analysis of games in the modern age, the aspect of The Master Game which continues to make it so popular was the players voicing their inner thoughts and letting viewers understand their thinking during the game. Each series features all 13 original episodes presented by Jeremy James & William Hartston in a 2-DVD set.
Series 6 (filmed / broadcast in 1980-1). Contestants included: Larsen, Short, Gligoric, Hort, Byrne, Miles, Schmid and Donner. Running Time: 6 hours 30 mins. Series 7 (filmed / broadcast in 1981-2). Contestants included: Adorjan, Short, Browne, Lobron, Keene, Christiansen, Quinteros and Hecht. Also included on this DVD is a bonus BBC documentary, The Lowdown: The Master of the Game - which follows the rise to international success of a young Matthew Sadler. Running Time: 7 hours. RRP £22.99 per series / £40 for both series
Got a question? Or want to place an order call 020 7486 7015 or 020 7288 1305
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CHESS DVDs
ROMAN’S LAB DVDs
Roman Dzindzichashvili is a double US Chess Champion (1983, 1989) and one of the most popular and prolific chess video authors in the world. His opening DVDs are packed with original repertoires designed with club and tournament players in mind. His endgame training is second to none. Roman has produced 100 DVDs covering all aspects of the game.
Roman’s Lab DVDs £14.95 each
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Roman has trained some of the best players in the world including Karpov, Kamsky, Korchnoi and Kasparov. - Learning from Kasparov's and Karpov's trainer ensures you'll be taught the most or get any 3 important knowledge in chess. Roman’s Lab DVDs - Having it all on DVD means you can go directly to the topics you want and review them for £35 as often as you like. Seeing it on your TV or computer screen means you'll remember much more than you would from just reading a book. Roman has produced over 100 instructional DVDs - for a full listing please visit shop.chess.co.uk - here is a selection of our favourites
Roman’s Lab Volume 1: Learning Openings the Easy Way
Roman’s Lab Volume 7: Think & Play Like a Grandmaster
(Running time 4¼ hrs)
(Running time 4¼ hrs)
Roman’s Lab Roman’s Lab Volume 10: Volume 8: Comprehensive Chess Greatest Games Ever Played - Part 1 Endings Volume 1 (Running time 2¼ hrs)
(Running time 2½ hrs)
Roman’s Lab Volume 55: A Tirbute to Bobby Fischer
Roman’s Lab 100: Roman’s Best Material from the Last 20 Years
(Running time 3 hrs)
(Running time 3 hrs)
FOR OUR FULL RANGE OF CHESS DVDs AND SOME FANTASTIC COMBINATION DISCOUNTS PLEASE VISIT SHOP.CHESS.CO.UK
FOXY OPENING DVDS
Tackle opening theory with a Foxy Openings DVD. Now you can invite a top player into your living room and prepare to play one of his favorite openings. If you want to get consistently good positions in the opening without having to memorise mountains of theory (as even grandmasters do!) then Foxy Openings is definitely the series for you. In these videos experts reveal their own analysis and suggest new ideas for you to exploit, they also recommend and explain their favorite plans. With over 150 different openings and variations covered there is sure to be something that appeals.
Gives systems for Black against Torre, Colle, Trompowsky etc. (Running time 2 hrs)
or get any 3 Foxy DVDs for £40
Foxy Openings Foxy Openings Volume 135 Volume 98 The Grunfeld 1. d4 System - Stonewall Presented by Andrew Martin Presented by Andrew Martin for the Club Player Easily & Colle-Zukertort A solid and difficult to beat No fixed theory, you Presented by Andrew Martin Explained Volume 1 opening for White - the Easy-to-learn system for can tailor the opening to Presented by club player’s favourite! Andrew Martin White - 1. d4 d5 2. e3 suit yourself!
Foxy Openings Volume 5 Foxy Openings Volume 75 Annoying d-pawn Openings The London System Presented by Andrew Martin
Foxy Opening DVDs £16.95 each
(Running time 2 hrs)
Foxy Openings Volume 76 The Hippo - 1...b6, g6
(Running time 82 mins)
(Running time 2 hrs 43 mins)
(Running time 2 hrs)
BEST OF THE REST WE STOCK OVER 300 DVDs - FOR A FULL LISTING PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE: SHOP.CHESS.CO.UK
World Champion Perspective - Volume 1 Vishy Anand 151 mins £21.95 Anand analyses his favourite games and explains how to build an opening repertoire Pro-Chess Mentor - Volumes 1 and 2 (2 DVDs) Yasser Seirawan 151 mins per DVD £25 Originally filmed in 1987. The Pro-Chess Mentor DVDs are one of the best instuctional resources for the club player Learning Chess the Easy Way - Volume 7: Colle-Zukertort System Susan Polgar 133 mins £19.99 Brought to life in an exciting and dynamic way by Susan. 133 minutes of instruction mean you will be ready to take the Colle to the board right away! GM Video Magazine - Volume 8 N/A 135 mins £16.95 Coverage of the 1992 match between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky, as well as coverage of Nigel Short’s candidates match against Jan Timman. GM Video Magazine - Volume 16 Daniel King 115 mins £16.95 Spectacular knock-out chess as Kasparov, Anand, Kramnik and Ivanchuk head the stars fighting for the 1995 Intel World Chess London Grand Prix.
For our full range of products and to order online visit shop.chess.co.uk
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CHESS SOFTWARE
CHESSBASE 13 THE ULTIMATE TOOL FOR YOUR CHESS
ChessBase is a stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door.
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What can you do with ChessBase? • Enter, annotate and save games, including variations, text commentary, spoken comments, embedded pictures, soundtracks and even video! • Analyse positions with GM-strength engines like Fritz & Crafty (both included). • Retrieve games by opening, player or tournament. • Generate tournament cross-tables and statistics of players or openings. • Generate a player’s dossier containing all information from the database. Find the new move (theoretical novelty) in a game with just one mouse-click. Find out which lines are currently fashionable in the position on the board. Generate a comprehensive openings report with main and critical lines, plans and most important games. Excellent search facility Search for material distribution, positions, manoeuvres, tactical themes, checkmates and stalemates. Access to the comprehensive ChessBase online database (7 million games constantly updated) Easy emailing of positions, games or databases. Single click publishing of games to the internet. Create a repertoire database, Chessbase then shows you any new games which involve an opening variation that you play! When you prepare for a specific opponent, you can see at a glance what openings they play and when they modified their repertoire. Online player encyclopaedia regularly updated with new Elo ratings/player photos Access to LiveBook, the Engine Cloud and Let's Check (see Fritz 15 for details) New ‘Deep Analysis’ - generate an analysis tree with the best candidate moves and replies. The tree changes dynamically as with time weaker variations are dropped. New Search Facilities You can now search for similar games to the game on screen. ChessBase can find you games with a similar structure, endgame theme and even manoeuvres! It will also show all previous games in an opening by the players of the active game all classified according to the level of similarity to the original game. It even makes use of the latest games from the online database.
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NEW IN CHESSBASE 13
• The ChessBase Cloud: you are now able to use your databases from any computer or mobile device. Set up your own repertoire and database in the Chessbase cloud and then access it from anywhere in the world 24/7. • Optimise the performance of your engines with analysis tasks. Define which positions are to be analysed and in what order. Your engine will, over a period of time, independently assemble and store for you in-depth analyses. • The improved repertoire function distinguishes between the repertoire for White and Black. • Ergonomic operation Easier analysis and annotation by a new series of buttons. More efficient input of variations during analysis, new variations accepted without a request for confirmation. And much more.
System requirements (Minimum): Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3), DirectX9 graphics card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and Internet access to activate the program, Playchess.com, Let’s Check, Engine Cloud and updates. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 (64 Bit), Windows 8 (64 Bit), Windows 10 (64 Bit), DirectX10 graphics card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVD ROM drive and Internet access to activate the program, Playchess.com, Let’s Check, Engine Cloud and updates.
ChessBase 13 Premium Package (PC-DVD)
RRP £300
OUR PRICE £250
Includes everything in the Mega Package plus Endgame Turbo 4 & Correspondence Database 2015 and 1-year subscription to PlayChess.com (worth £39.95)
ChessBase 13 Mega Package (PC-DVD)
RRP £225
OUR PRICE £190
Includes everything in the Starter Package plus Mega Database 2016 and a 1 year subscription to ChessBase Magazine (6 issues)
ChessBase 13 Starter Package (PC-DVD)
RRP £150
OUR PRICE £130
Includes ChessBase 13 Program • Big Database 2016 and Player encyclopedia with over 35000 pictures • Games download service till the end of 2016 • 1 up-to-date ChessBase Magazine PLUS Half-year subscription to ChessBase Magazine (3 issues)
ChessBase 13 Upgrade (PC-DVD)
RRP £89.95 OUR PRICE £80
Upgrade from any previous version of ChessBase to get all the latest features of ChessBase 13.
Big Database 2016 (PC-DVD) 6.4 million unannotated games from 1560 to 2015! Every important game of chess included. Mega Database 2016 (PC-DVD) 6.4 million games from 1560 to 2015! With 68,500 annotated, plus online update of 250,000 games during 2016 Upgrade to Mega Database 2016 (PC-DVD) Please return old DVD or provide serial number when ordering Opening Encyclopedia 2016 (PC-DVD) 500 surveys cover every opening and variation. A total of 5.3 million games, 83,500 games annotated. Upgrade to Opening Encyclopedia 2016 (PC-DVD) Please return old DVD or provide serial number when ordering Corr 2015 Database (PC-DVD) Contains 1.2 million games, including all games of the correspondence chess world championships Fritz Powerbooks (PC-DVD) Contains 21 millions opening positions, derived from 1.5 million high class tournament games Endgame Turbo 4 (PC-DVD) Covers all five and 27 of the most important six-piece-endgames. Comes on 4 DVDs!
Got a question? Or want to place an order call 020 7486 7015 or 020 7288 1305
£44.95 £119.95 £44.95 £79.95 £39.95 £79.95 £39.95 £44.95
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CHESS SOFTWARE
FRITZ 15 (RRP £64.95) £55!
Whether you are a beginner, club player or professional – Fritz has everything you could want including: automatically adjusting playing strength, coaching functions, explanation of positions, game analysis and a database of over 1.5 million games! Used by the world’s greatest players, including Garry Kasparov, the redesigned Fritz interface gives you instant access to all the most important functions.
Fritz 15 offers players everything they need to study and train: professional graphics, engine management, adjustable playing strength, coach functions, move explanation, automatic game analysis and commentary, training modules for openings, tactics and endgames, printing of games and diagrams, a database of 1.5 million games and hours of video lessons! Also includes six months premium membership to: Playchess.com (worth £20) enabling you to follow major tournaments live with grandmaster commentary, receive live training, play in simultaneous exhibitions against top GMs, watch ChessBase TV and play in leagues and tournaments (Internet connection required).
“Let’s Check” was the revolutionary feature introduced in Fritz 13. Whenever you analyse a position to any meaningful depth Fritz will, if you allow it, send the main line and evaluation to a central server, to be shared with all participating users. You will be able to find deep analysis to almost every position you look at – instantly. “Let’s Check” keeps updating the evaluations with newer, deeper analysis as it becomes available. The entire body of modern opening theory - well over 200 million different chess positions - are built into the system, and “Let’s Check” instantly provides you with the latest statistics of any position in the opening: how often it occurs, which moves were played and with what success. The openings book (LiveBook) is updated on a weekly basis and will show you which variations are topical and how successful they are. If you want to know about a particular opening position using “Let's Check” will help you find out in seconds what would otherwise take days with an engine to uncover.
NEW FEATURES - AT A GLANCE
- Optimised for Windows 8 and Windows 10: Fritz runs faster and smoother than ever before - supporting up to 4 cores & 16 GB of Hash Memory - so Fritz can take advantage of developments in PC hardware. - Improved Fritz playing/analysis engine. Approximately 100 Elo points stronger than previous versions. Think Magnus Carlsen's peak Elo rating of 2889 is impressive? Fritz 15's rating is an astonishing 3200 Elo. - New FritzBook by Alex Kure - Fritz knows the latest opening theory, allowing you to hone your opening repertoire. - New training and sparring features, including new openings and tactics trainers.
System Requirements: Pentium III 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, Windows 10/8/7/Vista or XP (with Service Pack 3 installed), DVD drive. Please note an internet connection is required to complete the installation of this product.
Give in to the magic of this program! Komodo Chess 9 sits atop the computer ranking lists (3352 Elo as of August 2015) with daylight between Komodo’s nearest rivals. The secret to its success? Komodo’s ability to utilise the best of the hardware it is running on to make it’s analysis deeper than all comparable engines. The Komodo 9 (64-bit) engine can support up to 64 processor cores and 16 GB of hash memory.
Komodo 9 from ChessBase is supplied with the latest Deep Fritz 14 chess interface and thus puts at your disposal all the training and analysis functions of the world's premium chess program (see above for details). Included in the package are a six-month Premium membership to the chess server Playchess.com (worth £20) and online access to the world’s largest analysis database “Let’s Check”. Komodo 9 (64-bit multiprocessor version)
RRP £74.95 OUR PRICE £65
Fritz Powerbooks 2015 (PC-DVD) £39.95
Fritz Powerbooks can be used by both Fritz and Komodo, as well as other ChessBase compatible engines, and is designed to enhance their opening repertoire or to study opening lines from. Contains over 21 million opening positions, derived from over 1.5 million quality games. Alongside each position your chess program will be able to display all the moves that have been played from that position, the average ratings of the players making those moves, and the results and performance ratings those moves achieved. The source games are also included on the DVD as a separate database so you can see how the games continued from any position! Discover new lines to revamp your repertoire and then practice them against your Chess program.
Endgame Turbo 4 (PC-DVD) £44.95
The Endgame Turbo 4 consists of 4 DVDs with endgame databases (Syzygy Tablebases). With the help of the Endgame Turbo, all five- and 27 six-piece endgames (including the sophisticated and frequently occurring endgame (¦ +2§ vs. ¦) are played with absolute perfection. Likewise, top chess engines like Fritz and Komodo handle endgames with more than six pieces much better since the programs can already access the endgame knowledge during the analysis. Definitely a must-have for correspondence players, endgame theoreticians and friends of engine matches!
SPECIAL OFFERS TURBOCHARGE YOUR CHESS!
Fritz 15 + Fritz Powerbooks 2015 + Endgame Turbo 4 RRP £149.85 Komodo 9 + Fritz Powerbooks 2015 + Endgame Turbo 4 RRP £159.85
£120 - SAVE £29.85 £125 - SAVE £34.85
For our full range of products and to order online visit shop.chess.co.uk
HIARCS CHESS EXPLORER
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FOR PC & MAC ALSO AVAILABLE AS A DOWNLOAD
THE 3-TIME WORLD CHESS SOFT WARE CHAMPION
The superb chess database, analysis & playing program for both PC and MAC computers. It offers a truly innovative and intuitive new graphical user interface with powerful features together with the World Chess Software Champion HIARCS 14 chess engine. This unique combination is refreshingly easy to use and includes many new features for managing chess databases, chess preparation, analysis and training for players of all abilities from beginner to grandmaster.
THE ONLY SERIOUS CHESS PRODUCT FOR A
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CHESS SOFTWARE
¢ Advanced chess database, analysis and playing software for chess players of all abilities. Includes 200,000+ games with 1,000 annotated games, GM opening books and up to 1,000Gb of online endgame tablebases. £ HIARCS 14 World Chess Software Champion UCI engine as used by World Chess Champion Vishy Anand. Extensive analysis features including game analysis, blunder check your games for mistakes and improvements. ¦
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High quality graphics, multiple chess boards and sets. Edit games with move variations, comments, symbols, opening names, diagrams and printing. Comprehensive manual, instructional videos and context sensitive help. Custom game play with human-like opponents to match all playing abilities from beginner to Grandmaster. Integrated coach points out mistakes, good moves and hints, maintains your rating. Opening practice, watch live games.
¤ Powerful Opening Explorer with world’s first multi-source chess tree and online access. Build your repertoire chess tree, analyse and improve your openings. §
Explore players, their games, performances and favourite openings with easy navigation and automated database and player repertoire summary.
The product is available in two versions and can either be bought as a hard-copy via our mail-order service or downloaded instantly from our website. Please state operating system (either PC or MAC) when ordering. HIARCS Chess Explorer HIARCS Chess Explorer GUI with the single core version of HIARCS 14 and access to standard online content. £44.95 Deep HIARCS Chess Explorer HIARCS Chess Explorer GUI with the multi-core/multi-processor version of HIARCS 14 and has access to additional online content of 1,000 Gb of chess endgame and opening book databases. £89.95
System Requirements (Mac) Apple Mac (2007 or later) with Mac OS X 10.6 - or newer (PC) Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7,8, 10 (all versions 32 & 64 bit)
CHESS ASSISTANT 15 STARTER PACK WITH HOUDINI 4 £69.95
CT-ART 5.0 (PC-DVD) £29.95
A new and improved version of the legendary CT-ART software! This interactive tactics course has been voted more than once by the chess experts as the best training program ever devised. Hundreds of lessons and over 6,000 exercises - aimed at all standards of players. - While solving exercises, you are shown refutations of wrong moves as well as numerous hints to help you find the correct answer.
- Each piece of software contains over 1,000 exercises classified by theme and difficulty for easy reference.
- Calculate your rating Chess Assistant continually calculates your chess rating by how many questions you correctly answer and the time taken to complete each exercise. CT-Art will run on any PC - requires no other software.
Chess Assistant 15 with Houdini 4 is a unique tool for managing chess games and databases, playing chess through the Internet, analyzing games, or playing chess against the computer.
Starter package includes the ultra strong playing program – Houdini 4, Chess Openings Encyclopedia, a powerful search system, the unique Tree mode, databases of over 6.2 million games that can be automatically updated with up to 10,000 new games per month (requires internet connection), access to 7-piece Lomonosov Tablebases and more!
Chess Assistant 12 Professional Package with Houdini 4 Pro
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The award-winning Winning Chess Strategy for Kids £19.95
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MILLENNIUM ChessMaster £39.95
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Playing ability of 1400 Elo (100 ECF) The MILLENNIUM ChessGenius utilises the ten time world computer champion, Chess Genius, created by Richard Lang. The computer utilises a press sensory board, simply press down on the piece which you want to move and press again with the piece on the destination square. The computer’s response is displayed on the LCD. - 30 difficulty levels and 5 different playing styles
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- Saves current game in memory when computer is switched off.
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MILLENNIUM ChessGenius £99.95
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Playing ability of 2000 Elo (175 ECF) The MILLENNIUM ChessGenius utilises the ten time world computer champion, Chess Genius, created by Richard Lang. The computer utilises a press sensory board, simply press down on the piece which you want to move and press again with the piece on the destination square. The computer’s response is displayed on the LCD. - Includes ALL features of the Europe Master (except the 7 extra board games)
- Virtually unlimited number of playing levels: Configurable by time per move or time per game. Also includes tournament levels suitable for skilled players and lots of levels especially for beginners.
- 20,000 position opening book, shows evaluation of position & main variations.
- LCD shows game analysis in both text and graphical format. - Position set-up facility
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Features for novices - Computer warns about bad moves, offers to retract them and makes suggestions for improvement. Help function shows all legal moves in any position. Unlimited number of move takebacks and hints.
Features and convenience of use - Convenient menu system makes it easy to adjust settings. Backlit display shows the entire chess board, plus analysis and menu texts. Energy saving mode ensures longer battery mode (over 300 hours per set of batteries!) Power supply: 3 x AA alkaline batteries (included) or mains adaptor (available separately at £9.99)
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The Revelation II Chess Computer £2,495 - £2,615 (depending on piece options)
Designed as the ultimate chess playing experience, Revelation II is the perfect combination of a luxurious wooden chess set and integrated computer system. Developed in the Netherlands by Digital Game Technology and Phoenix Chess Systems, the tournament-sized chess board boasts individual piece recognition and inlaid LED lights to indicate the computer’s chess moves. The green OLED display and six large keys give this stand alone system a classic menu-controlled operation. Revelation II includes multiple chess engines resulting in a great diversity of playing styles at levels up to 3000 Elo! Overall Dimensions: 600mm x 570mm. Playing area size: 416mm (16.5"). Square size 52mm (2"): King Height: 95mm (3.75") Bear in mind that Magnus Carlsen, the highest rated player in history, has yet to break the 2900 barrier and you’ll begin to realise just how good Revelation II actually is. Seven chess engines are built in to the Revelation II but further engines can be accessed from a PC (requires Bluetooth connection). New and updated engines will be available and with upgrade possibilities for additional Flash Storage, stronger (Multi Core) CPU and new software or hardware add-ins, your chess pleasure is guaranteed future proof! - Play against the strongest chess programs in the world on a beautiful tournament sized chess set.
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The DGT Sensory board allows you to play chess against your PC using a real wooden full-sized chess set or to record and broadcast the moves of a game between two human players. The board is made from walnut and maple and the pieces are made from Sheesham and Boxwood.
DGT Wireless e-Board (Connects via Bluetooth) £595
(Connects via USB) £495 (for use with a PC - not included) The classical game of chess merged with 21st century technology. The beautiful classic wooden DGT e-board easily connects to the USB port on your PC or laptop. With the DGT e-board you can play online at internet chess sites like PlayChess and ICC (moves from your opponent are announced via the speakers on your PC). The ingenious e-board can also act as input device for all major playing programs (Fritz, Komodo, Houdini, etc) allowing you to; play against your chess computer, quickly input games you’ve played in tournaments, record the moves of a match between two players, and even broadcast matches live to the internet. Includes Timeless chessmen (pictured left) or upgrade to Classic chessmen (pictured below) for £20.
The board itself is made from high-quality Rosewood and is available with either Timeless (pictured above) or Classic pieces (pictured below) for an additional £20. The wireless board has a range of 10 metres which can be boosted to 40 metres with a high-quality dongle (not included). The board itself has an internal battery which allows for a full 24 hours of wireless play which can be recharged via USB cable to PC or with a mains adaptor (included). DGT 3000 clock (not included) can also be used to display opponents moves if speakers are turned off.
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CATS OF THE WORLD (Ref: CAT1) £4.99
GARDEN BIRDS (Ref: GAR1) £4.99
CADBURY (Ref: CAD1) £4.99
DOGS OF THE WORLD (Ref: DOG1) £4.99
HISTORY OF TRAINS (Ref: RAIL1) £4.99 CHRISTMAS CAROLS (Ref: CHR1) £4.99
DINOSAURS (Ref: DIN1) £4.99
BUTTERFLIES (Ref: BUT1) £4.99
WILD FLOWERS (Ref: FLO1) £4.99
ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE HERITAGE SERIES
HORSES & PONIES (Ref: HOR1) £4.99
TRANSPORT (Ref: TRA1) £4.99
We also stock the following designs of Heritage Cards (not pictured - see website for images) all priced at £4.99 per deck.
- Gems & Minerals - Heritage of London - History of London - History of Transport by Rail - History of Transport by Water - Heritage of England
- Heritage of Ireland - Heritage of Scotland - Heritage of Wales - Historic Castles - Historic Houses - History of the office of Prime Minister
- Kings & Queens of England - Kings & Queens of Scotland - Lighthouses of the World - Sporting Britain - Weather - Whales & Dolphins
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BRIDGE PENCIL WITH RUBBER £3.99 for a set of 12
Pencils with suit-symbol motifs and a rubber should you score incorrectly!
LEARN BRIDGE (2 DVDs) £24.95 with Andrew Robson - for complete beginners
32 lessons for the complete novice to master the basics of bridge. covering all aspects of the game, As well as Andrew's engaging presence as guide and teacher, LEARN BRIDGE includes advanced visual graphics, animated bridge content and live bridge play to entertain the viewer on their path of discovery through the world's most popular card game. Four hours of tuition over two discs, plus eight bonus animated deals.
PLAY MODERN BRIDGE (DVD) £19.99 with Andrew Robson - for intermediate/social players
In eight lessons covering all aspects of the game, Andrew covers all the basic areas of the game. Each lesson concludes with a concise "If you remember just three things" summary.
GIFT PEN SET £16.95 Enamel barrel with suit symbol design (refillable). Black ink ballpoint. Set of 4 in gift box.
* Over three hours of quality teaching * Graphical representation of the hands for clarity * Easy-to-understand illustrative flow chart & diagrams ‘Easily the best instructional product on the market, this DVD brings Bridge firmly into the 21st century.’ Mark Horton - editor of BRIDGE Magazine.
BRIDGE WITH RON KLINGER ON DVD £14.99 each Ron Klinger is renowned throughout the world as one of the finest bridge teachers. His books, over 50 in all, are amongst the most popular on the market and his DVDs dispense the same kind of clear and easy-to-learn advice on both the basics and the finer points of the game.
THE TIMES BRIDGE CALENDAR 2016 £12.99
A day-to-day desk calendar is based on Andrew Robson’s acclaimed column in The Times. He presents over 300 Bridge hands for enthusiasts of all levels. Fridays are for less experienced players and Thursdays for the most advanced. The remaining days of the week present a pot-pourri.
Series 1 (4 titles) : DVD 1 Opening Leads 1 (92 mins) DVD 2 Improve Your Hand Valuation (92 mins) DVD 3 Card Combinations for Declarer (92 mins) DVD 4 Tips on Bidding (92 mins) SAVE £10 KLINGER DVDs 1 - 4 £49.99 Series 2 (4 titles) : DVD 5 Defensive Play (87 mins) DVD 6 Competitive Bidding (87 mins) DVD 7 Opening Leads 2 (87 mins) DVD 8 Signals & Discards (87 mins) SAVE £10 KLINGER DVDs 5 - 8 £49.99
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4 CARD SOCKS (Rich Cotton) Size: Men's 6-11
The perfect gift for the Bridge player’s Christmas or Birthday!
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BRIDGE CUFFLINKS £10
This set of cufflinks comes in a beautiful chrome gift box. Made from rhodium silver so they'll never tarnish.
BRIDGE OLYMPIAD (2 DVD SET) Was £19.99 NOW £5
Experience the drama of the 2004 Bridge Olympiad in Istanbul. Originally shown on Sky Sports TV in late 2004. The programmes cover the drama of the knock-out stages and include interviews, analysis by the players themselves, predictions and panel discussions as well as featuring critical boards in the main matches. See how the English teams and the defending champions got on in this four and a half hour epic production. They are presented by Zia Mahmood and Sabine Auken, with commentary by David Burn. Split into 2 DVDs.
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Beautiful piano Rosewood card box in a glossy finish comes complete with two decks of quality playing cards from Piatnik.
Includes two packs of playing cards and a scorepad, housed in a presentation box. Design 1 Scorepad: Bridge is a contract sport!’ Design 2 Pink and Purple Flowers Deck 1: ‘At our age bridge is the only way we can get to four clubs in one night’ Design 3 Collage of Daisies Deck 2: ‘I’ve been playing bridge for years. Why stop in the middle of a game’ Design 4 Black and White Floral
BURLWOOD CARD BOX £7.99
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BRIDGE PHONE & BAG CHARMS £7.99 each
£12.95 each
Suit-symbol phone charm handmade in the UK. Can be attached to your mobile phone, bag, iPod, camera, keys, pencil case or anything else you can think of!
SUIT SYMBOL BONE CHINA MUG £6.95 each / £22.50 for a set of 4
Show your love of the game with an attractive bone china suit symbol mug.
Dimensions: Height 97mm, Diameter: 77mm.
GIFT SETS FROM CASPARI £24.95
Includes two packs of playing cards, four scorepads and four pencils, housed in a presentation box. Two designs available: Winterthur Florals (pictured below-left), Roses (below-right).
BRIDGE NAPKINS £2.99 per pack
Amusing Bridge themed paper napkins to liven up any Bridge party. Pack contains 20 quality beverage napkins made from 3-ply tissue, measuring 25 x 25cm. 3 designs available
A ‘At our age Bridge is the only way we’ll ever get to 4 clubs in one night’. B ‘Multi-tasking is holding your cards in one hand... and a cocktail in the other!’. C ‘A good Bridge mix always includes four nuts!’
THE KLING MAGNETIC BRIDGE SET £39.99
Don't let the wind blow a good card game! This set is great to take on holiday, to the beach or even to play in bed. Two decks (1 red/1 green) of standard bridge sized flexible metallic playing cards (extra decks available for £14.99 each). Folding
board (that contains the magnets). Cards stick to the board, not each other! Board measures 500 x 500mm.
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You need never miss another message again with these Bridge-themed padblocks. Containing 800 blank sheets of paper which display a playing card design. Measures: 9 x 9 x 9cm.
A: European Card Design £5.99 B: Playing Card Montage £5.99 C: Mini Playing Card Montage £3.99 Same design as B but in smaller size Contains 400 pages. Measures: 75 x 75 x 35mm.
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Terms and conditions: All titles and related offer prices are subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. No further discount can be applied (including Subscribers’ discount). Chess & Bridge reserves the right to withdraw titles from this offer at any time and without notification.
THE MAGIC OF BRIDGE Bird & Bourke RRP £9.95 NOW £5
STORY OF AN ACCUSATION Terence Reese RRP £14.99 NOW £5
THE WEI TO GOOD BRIDGE Wei & Hoffman RRP £10.99 NOW £5
OMAR SHARIF TALKS BRIDGE Omar Sharif RRP £10.99 NOW £5
DESTINY AT BAY Victor Mollo RRP £10.99 NOW £5
PLAY BRIDGE WITH REESE Terence Reese RRP £11.95 NOW £5
SPOT THE BRIDGE WRITER’S BLUNDER! Danny Roth RRP £9.99 NOW £5
WIN THE BIG MATCH Julian Pottage RRP £11.95 NOW £5
REESE ON PLAY Terence Reese RRP £11.95 NOW £5
BRIDGE WITH IMAGINATION Bird & Helgemo RRP £9.99 NOW £5
BETTER SIGNALLING NOW Mark Horton RRP £9.99 NOW £5
THE BEST OF GRAY Raymond Brock RRP £13.99 NOW £5
HAVING NUN, PARTNER? David Bird RRP £9.99 NOW £5
OVER HOFFMAN’S SHOULDER Hoffman & Smith RRP £9.99 NOW £5
PRACTICAL BRIDGE ENDINGS Chien-Hwa Wang RRP £9.99 NOW £5
PLAY WITH THE CHAMPIONS Ron Klinger RRP £10.99 NOW £5
IT’S YOUR CALL Brian Senior RRP £9.99 NOW £5
BERMUDA BOWL: ALL TIME BEST DEALS Francis & Senior RRP £13.95 NOW £5
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FEATURED BRIDGE BOOKS
TIPS ON BIDDING Mike Lawrence £14.99
Long unavailable, this material has now been revised, updated, and republished.
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DEFENSIVE PLAY & BIDDING AT BRIDGE: A QUIZBOOK (2 TITLES) Barbara Seagram & David Bird
£9.95 each
Not just a series of problems, each section contains an introduction to the topic and the ideas are reinforced with helpful tips.
WINNING DUPLICATE TACTICS David Bird £12.95
The 2015 ABTA book of the year. Essential reading for the club or tournament duplicate player.
THE RABBI AND THE WEAKER SEX
THE HEADMSTER, THE MATRON AND THE SCISSORS COUP David Bird £10.99 The follow-up to the much-admired ‘Beaten by the Masters’.
David Bird & Ron Klinger
£10.99
Originally published as ‘Kosher Bridge 2’ - bridge fiction at its best.
Just about every bridge player over fifty has read Victor Mollo’s ‘Bridge in the Menagerie’, a classic book by anyone’s definition. Mollo continued to write stories about the same beloved characters (the Hideous Hog, the Rueful Rabbit, Oscar the Owl...), but they appeared in various magazines around the world, and if you weren’t a subscriber, you didn’t get to read them. 3 collections available all at £13.95 per book LAST CALL IN THE MENAGERIE, DIAMOND’S ARE A HOG’S BEST FRIEND, THE HOG TAKES TO PRECISION
BRIDGE CARDPLAY MADE EASY
BRIDGE IN THE MENAGERIE Victor Mollo £13.95
Victor Mollo's ‘Bridge in the Menagerie’ is on any list of the all-time top ten books on the A revised edition of David Bird’s classic text game. This is the book against on cardplay. Includes a which all subsequent attempts at bonus chapter. bridge humour are measured. David Bird
£10.99
WHY YOU STILL LOSE AT BRIDGE Julian Pottage £14.95
Discusses the common failings of club players; mis-describing your shape, overvaluing your hand, bidding the wrong slam, making losing lead, etc.
CARDPLAY TECHNIQUE: Mollo & Gardener £14.95
First published in 1955, this comprehensive survey of declarer play and defense is widely regarded as the best intermediate-level book on card play ever written.
BUMBLEPUPPY DAYS Julian Laderman £14.95
Tracing the development of the game and the fascinating characters who played it from whist through to auction bridge and eventually contract.
2014 WORLD BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS £22.99
The official publication of the World Bridge Championships. Excellent annotated hands and full coverage of all tournaments. Lots of pictures, full-colour throughout.
Bridge Lessons from Andrew Robson £5 per booklet
Each page consists of a lesson, plus an illustrative deal. Not only will you further your understanding of the topic but its bite-size lesson format makes the learning that little bit more enjoyable. 18 booklets available: Endplay & Squeeze Signal & Discard Bidding Big Hands Bidding as Opener
Finesse
Slam
Declaring Trump Contracts
Opening Lead
Weak Two
Declaring NT Contracts Defence Double
Duplicate Pairs Tactics
Hand Evaluation & Losing Trick Count
Overcall
Responding & Fourth Suit Forcing Rules, Acronyms & Ditties
Stayman & Transfer GET ALL 18 BOOKLETS FOR £70 (RRP £90)
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BACKGAMMON
ALL DIMENSIONS GIVEN ON THIS PAGE ARE FOR WHEN THE BACKGAMMON SET IS OPEN (IN USE). TO GET THE DIMENSIONS OF THE SET WHEN CLOSED, DIVIDE THE LARGER MEASUREMENT BY TWO.
CLASSIC WOODEN BACKGAMMON (2 SIZES) Mahogany style casing and wooden pieces at an affordable price. Small 195 x 250mm £24.95 Medium 350 x 470mm £39.95
WOODEN CHESS/DRAUGHTS/BACKGAMMON SET (2 SIZES) 3 games in 1! Chess & draughts on the outside, backgammon on the inside. Small £24.95 A black and white colour scheme. 70 x 135 x 40mm. King height: 50mm. Square size: 30mm (pictured above left). Large £39.95 A natural wood colour scheme. 405 x 205 x 45mm. King height: 76mm. Square size: 40mm (pictured above right).
ATTACHE STYLE BACKGAMMON (AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES) Executive black leather look attache case with leatherette shakers, red and white pieces, doubling cube, 2 sets of dice and counters. Small 380 x 235mm £39.95 Medium 470 x 380mm £49.95 Large 640 x 545mm £69.95
LUXURY WOODEN BACKGAMMON SET £99.95
A quality wooden set with an attractive tortoise shell patterned case. The pieces are made from Boxwood. Dimensions: 600 x 480mm.
MANOPOULOS WALNUT EFFECT BACKGAMMON SET £69.95
A beautifully finished Backgammon set made in Greece by world famous backgammon maker, Manopoulos. High quality Walnut effect case and playing surface and oak and wenge effect points. Includes a carry bag for easy transport and storage of set. Dimensions: 600 x 475mm
MANOPOULOS BURL WALNUT BACKGAMMON SET £159.95 A Burled Walnut wooden case and playing surface with Oak and Wenge points constructed using marquetry techniques to create a distinctive and attractive design throughout. Dimensions: 600 x 475mm
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DAL NEGRO ‘LONDON’ BACKGAMMON SET - £249 Handmade in Italy from the renowned Dal Negro company. The set features a polished Walnut case and hand embossed lid constructed from veneers square of Walnut. The playing surface and points are made from quality inlays of walnut, maple and tulip wood, with playing pieces are made from Boxwood and the set includes two rubber lined shakers, dice and doubling cube. Measures 600 x 490mm.
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DAL NEGRO ‘ISTANBUL’ BACKGAMMON SET - £299 Handmade in Italy from the renowned Dal Negro company. The set features a polished Tulip wood case and hand embossed lid constructed from square veneers of Ebony. The playing surface is constructed from Ebony, with Cherry Wood and Maple Inlaid points, with mother of pearl pieces in caramel and cream. Dimensions: 620 x 505mm.
is a board game involving two players, that originated in China more than 2,500 years ago. Despite its relatively simple rules, there is significant strategy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast (10761 compared, for example, to the estimated 10120 possible in chess)
× THE BOOK GO SET £34.95
Ù WOODEN GO STARTER SET £21.99
Includes a 13 x 13 wooden board (285mm x 300mm) and plastic stones (13mm diameter). A great choice for starting out in the game.
Wooden Go set shaped like a hardback book! Covered in synthetic leather. makes an ideal travel set. Playing area measures: 270mm x 255mm, and comes with plastic stones (13mm diameter) in velvet bags.
Ù MAGNETIC GO SET £9.95
Compact and portable 13 x 13 Go set, with robust magnets. Simple instruction pamphlet included. Dimensions :165 x 165mm, board folds down to 165 x 80mm when not in use.
× LEARN TO PLAY GO - THE MASTER’S GUIDE £19.99
The award-winning first book in the Learn to Play Go series. Takes the complete beginner step-by-step all the way to playing real Go in fourteen chapters that can be read in 10-15 minutes each, each with a try-ityourself section at the end. Suitable for kids, demystifies the learning process for adults.
Play Go Today 1G (9 x 9 in a tube - Not pictured) £14.99
Packaged in a 250 x 80mm diameter cardboard tube. It has a 9 x 9 playing area on a tan coloured leatherette board (210 x 210mm) and plastic stones.
Play Go Today 1 (13 x 13 in a tube - Pictured above) £19.99
Packaged in a 330 x 80mm diameter cardboard tube. It has a 13 x 13 playing area on a tan coloured leatherette board (310 x 290mm) and plastic stones.
Play Go Today 1C (19 x 19 in a tube - Not pictured) £29.99 Packaged in a 450 x 80mm diameter cardboard tube. This set has a tournament sized tan coloured leatherette 19 x 19 board measuring 440 x 420mm and plastic stones.
Play Go Today 1D (3-in-1 in a tube - Not pictured) £39.99 This tournament sized Go set comes in a 450 x 80mm diameter cardboard tube. Includes all three size boards (9 x 9, 13 x 13, 19 x 19) and plastic stones.
Ù QUALITY WOODEN GO SET £59.99
Wooden Go board with feet to raise the board above the table level, measuring 470mm x 420mm. Comes with black and white 20mm diameter stones, and includes wooden bowls to store the stones.
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500 PIECE CHIP SET £49.95 (Pictured above) Dice design chip set,
SCRABBLE: ORIGINAL EDITION (pictured above) SCRABBLE: NOSTALGIA EDITION (not pictured)
£24.95 £39.95
SCRABBLE SCORE BOOK
£5.99
Retro-looking gameboard and wooden components - matching the style of the game when it was first released in the UK. SCRABBLE: PRESTIGE EDITION (not pictured) £100 Featuring custom made high-quality parts, along with a solid wooden board/box and integrated turntable. TRAVEL SCRABBLE (not pictured) £19.99 Compact board holds tiles firmly in place for enjoying Scrabble on the move. SCRABBLE DICTIONARY from Collins (not pictured) £9.99 This book includes all playable words of two to nine letters in length, in one easy-to-follow straight alphabetical list. SCRABBLE: DELUXE TILE BAG (not pictured) £6.99 WOODEN TILE RACKS - set of 2 (pictured above) £5.99 A 100 game hardback scorebook, pencil, and a handy tile tracker.
SETTLERS OF CATAN £44.95
The multi-award winning game of Discovery, Settlement & Trade
In The Settlers of Catan you control a group of settlers trying to tame the wilds on the remote but rich isle of Catan. Start by revealing Catan's many harbours and regions: plains, meadows, mountains, hills, forests & deserts. The random mix creates a different board virtually every game. Two to four player expansion packs:
SEAFARERS CITIES & KNIGHTS BARBARIANS & TRADERS EXPLORERS & PIRATES 5-6 player expansion also available
£44.95 £44.95 £44.95 £44.95 £24.95 each CARCASSONNE £29.95 A simple, clever tile laying game, that brings new challenges with every turn!
THE LONDON BOARD GAME £29.95
The classic race through London's Underground, Be the first commuter to travel to each of your waypoints. Visit London's landmarks but watch out for station closures and hazards! For 2 to 6 players.
LONDON BOARD GAME TRAVEL EDITION £12.99 The same classic game but now available in a handy magnetic travel size!
WOODEN DRAUGHTS £7.95
Set of 40 wooden draughts pieces. Board not included (see page 16 for inexpensive plastic boards or page 6 for wooden boards). Diameter of pieces: 30 mm. FOR OUR FULL RANGE OF BOARD GAMES PLEASE VISIT: SHOP.CHESS.CO.UK
with 11.5g composite chips, in an aluminium case. Includes two packs of playing cards and dealer button - everything you need for your own home game. Enough chips for up to 10 players. 300 PIECE CHIP SET £34.95 Identical in design to the 500 chip set (pictured left) but includes 300 chips - suitable for up to 6 players. 100 POKER REFILL CHIPS £9.95 100 professional grade (11.5g) chips housed in a plastic tray. 4 colours: Red (20), Green (20), Blue (20), White (40). BICYCLE (CLASSIC RIDER BACK) PLAYING CARDS £2.95 per deck Professional quality plastic coated cards in a poker size (88 x 63 mm). Available with either red or blue backs and with a normal or jumbo index. COPAG 100% PLASTIC PLAYING CARDS £9.99 single deck Made from 100% plastic, resistant to bending and tearing they will last 100 times longer than regular playing cards. Available with either red or blue backs and with a normal or jumbo index. CUT CARDS 99p each Stops anyone getting a sneak peek of the bottom card of the deck. Dealer Button £2.99 Forget whose turn it is to deal? A dealer button prevents any confusion. BAMBOO MAH JONG (pictured below) £59.95 Mah Jong set presented in a beautiful traditional fabric case. Tiles are in the traditional style of bone with bamboo backs. Tiles, counting sticks and dice are all individually stored in wooden trays inside the case. Includes instructions by David Pritchard. Tile size:26 x 19 x 12 mm. Overall size: 310 x 190 x 48mm.
MAH JONG IN WOOD PRESENTATION BOX (not pictured) £39.95 Acrylic tiles with Arabian indices, 3 dice and 1 wind housed in an elegant presentation box with clasp fastening. Includes instruction booklet. Individual tile size: 28 x 20 x 13 mm. Overall size: 310 x 190 x 48mm.
CLASSIC GAMES Monopoly Risk Perudo Shut the Box Uno Pass the Pigs 221b Baker Street Banagrams Smorgasboard Hive
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Kids Games Rory’s Storycubes Dobble
£9.95 £14.95
Learn French Learn Spanish
£29.95 £29.95
KLOO® Language Game Helps you learn a language at least 200% faster, start creating proper sentences within minutes, and you’ll never need to study, just play and have fun! Includes 4 packs of Kloo language cards plus playing board and pieces.
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