How Does the Pawn Work in a Game Of Chess?
The pawns are the most popular pieces visible on the chess board. Both you and the opponent will have eight pawns each on the front rank. However, it remains the…
Who is Nathaniel Cooke in Chess?
National Archives BT 43/57/58607, notice the incorrect spelling of Cooke Nathaniel Cooke is recognised as the designer and pioneer of the infamous Staunton chess pieces. These chess pieces were named…
How are Staunton Chessmen Made?
All our Staunton Chessmen are manufactured by skilled craftsmen in Amritsar, India. This is somewhat known as the ‘home of wooden crafts’ in India and has some of the…
How to Utilise your Rook to Win your Chess Game
The Rook is a very powerful chess piece when utilised in the correct way. The piece not only has the same range of movement as the bishop, but it can…
Who Is Howard Staunton?
Howard Staunton Illustration Howard Staunton was regarded as one of the finest chess players between the period of 1843 and 1851. He, alongside John Jacques and Nathaniel Cooke, created…
How Does the Knight Work in a Game of Chess?
The knight piece can easily go unnoticed during a game of chess, due to its unusual form of attack and direction. However, this can be used in your advantage when…
Closeup view of chess set on chess board. Selective focus on white chess figures
6 Steps on How to Play Chess: The Beginners Guide
The recent Netflix series, The Queen’s Gambit, has ignited a chess frenzy. Minnelials are now soughting out the best chess sets and discovering their love for a game that was…
Which Staunton Chessmen are Right for You?
The chess pieces we know as the Staunton collection, were once a striking, artistic discovery. Founded by Nathaniel Cooke, who partnered with John Jaques - a highly regarded ivory turner…
Personalised Chess Sets and Backgammon Sets
In July 2022, Chessgammon launched its brand-new personalisation service for customers. With the holiday season looming over, we wanted to equip ourselves with all the tools you may need…
The Ultimate Guide: Christmas gifts for friends that love chess
When it comes to buying Christmas gifts, you’re either an early bird Christmas shopper with a list of everything you need, or you’re trying to find the perfect, personable and…
