Chess Gifts: Chess Sets for Players, Dads and Beginners

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The Best Chess Set Ever 4X box and strategy guide beside a silicone board with a cream king and a black king

The best chess gift is the set a player would not buy for themselves. Most people who play own a cheap one, with light pieces and a creased board, and a full size weighted set with a silicone board is the upgrade they keep meaning to make. For someone just starting, the 32 page guide in the box means the present comes with a way into the game, not just a rulebook.

Which one is right for me?

A player upgrading an old set Best Chess Set Ever 4X Tournament ModernThe heaviest pieces and the tallest king we make See this one

Someone learning the game Best Chess Set Ever 3X TournamentFull size, with the 32 page guide to get started See this one

A player who takes a set to a club Best Chess Set Ever 3X TournamentLighter to carry, the same roll-up board See this one

Shop both chess sets for gifting

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Best Chess Set Ever 3X Tournament

$54.99 USD

~~$59.99 USD~~

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Best Chess Set Ever 4X Tournament Modern

$64.99 USD

~~$69.99 USD~~

Who a chess set suits as a gift

A player who still uses a hand-me-down set. A parent or grandparent who taught the family to play. Someone who picked chess up online and has never played across a real board. A club player whose own set has lost a knight.

Chess gifts for dad

For a father who plays, the 4X is the one to give: the largest and heaviest set we make, with a 4.4 inch king and about 4 lb of pieces. For a dad who would like to start, the 3X and its guide are an easy way in, and a board between the two of you is half the point of the present.

Gifts for chess players who already own a set

Look at what they play on now. If the pieces are light and the board is folded card or creased vinyl, weight and a board that lies flat are the upgrade they will notice first. If they carry a set to a club, the roll-up board and the two bags make this one easier to take.

What is in the box

Thirty four pieces including two extra queens, a 20 by 20 inch reversible silicone board with notation on both faces, two drawstring bags and a 32 page illustrated strategy guide, all packed in the printed Best Chess Set Ever box.

Shipping and the guarantee

Free US shipping on every set, and it can go straight to the person you are giving it to. If anything is wrong with the set inside 12 months we replace it, the whole set or a single piece, and we pay the return shipping.

Frequently asked

What is a good gift for a chess player?

A better set than the one they have. Weighted pieces and a board that lies flat are the two upgrades most players notice straight away, and both sets here have them.

Is a chess set a good gift for a beginner?

Yes. Everything needed to start is in the box, including a 32 page illustrated guide that begins with how each piece moves and how to set up the board.

Which set makes the better present?

The 4X if it will stay at home: the heaviest pieces we make and a 4.4 inch king. The 3X if it will be carried to friends or a club. Both come in the same complete box.

Can I ship it straight to the person?

Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout. Free US shipping applies to every set.

Is it suitable for children?

For children old enough to play, yes. The sets contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3.

Do they need anything else to play?

No. The board, pieces and guide are all in the box. A chess clock is only needed for timed games and is not included.