chess sets

Kings and pawns

Chess sets are the equipment needed to play chess—a board of 64 alternating light and dark squares plus 32 pieces divided between two players.

Sets range from basic plastic versions to ornate collector's items carved from wood, stone, or precious materials.

She inherited an ivory chess set from her grandfather.

Related
  • checkmateInescapable capture position
  • boardFlat rigid panel
  • moveChange location or act
  • piecesParts of something divided
  • queenMost powerful chess piece

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game complexity/strategy type

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Random binary determination

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mental vs. physical activity equipment

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Tools for physical games

athletic gear · gym equipment · footballs · tennis rackets · boxing gloves

traditional/classic vs. modern/digital gaming

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Dedicated gaming hardware platforms

VR headsets · mobile games · controllers · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G