How Many Chess Sets Do You Own?
How Many Chess Sets Do You Own in your home, not those lent out or that you have borrowed?
I am not sure exactly how many chess boards that I own. I know it is upwards of 30 or so. Chess boards are one of my collections. Every time I see something unique or original I try to get it. I have found that there are some sets that are very difficult to find in good condition and complete. A few that I own off of the top of my head:
Black onyx and Pearl / cherry and white oak inlay board.
Two tone marble set / Marble inlay board of course.
Pewter set / no board
Soapstone D&D / Not sure what the board is made of
Gothic Ceramic / no board
Crystal / Crystal
Civil war edition (paper) / paper board
Shot glass set / glass board
lots more...
Maybe I can get a collection of pictures together to share one of these day.
I own two boxwood chess sets with wooden boards and a set of draghtsmen.
Also a plastic travel set and a glass set at my parents home.
I gave away a Kasparov Chess Computer to my little nephew, he has years of study ahead of him.
I also have the Majestic Chess software on my PC.
I own a plastic classic set with a cardboard board. I own a fantasy pewter set that I currently have on a marble board. I have a small magnet travel set. I also have a wooden set that has a wooden board to go with it. I have a carved glass set that has no board as of yet.