Chess Guides & Advice
Choosing your chess board, understanding the pieces, playing backgammon: our guides to help you play better.
20 October 2026
Chess Pieces: Names, Moves and Values
King, queen, rook, bishop, knight and pawn: every chess piece has its own name, its own move and its own value. This guide introduces them one by one, with the origins of their names and the history of the famous…
20 October 2026
Magnetic or Standard Chess Set: Which Should You Choose?
Magnetic pieces that don't slip, a case that fits in a bag: the magnetic chess set has real advantages, especially for travel…
20 October 2026
How Is a Handmade Wooden Chess Set Made?
From raw wood to a case ready to play, a handmade chess set passes through many hands: drying, turning, carving the knight,…
20 October 2026
What Size Chess Board Should You Choose? Squares, King and Numbers
Squares too small and the pieces crowd together; too large and the set looks lost on the board. Here is how to…
20 October 2026
Which Chess Set to Give? Gift Ideas by Profile
Giving a chess set means giving hours of play and an object to pass on. Beginner, child, club player, lover of decor…
20 October 2026
How to Choose a Chess Clock: The Practical Guide
Mechanical or electronic, Fischer increment or Bronstein delay, blitz or long game: this guide helps you choose a chess clock suited to…
20 October 2026
Jacquet or Backgammon: What Are the Differences?
Jacquet and backgammon are played on the same board, with fifteen checkers and two dice, but the spirit differs: one favours the…
20 October 2026
Backgammon Rules: The Complete Guide for Beginners
Starting set-up, reading the dice, hitting checkers, bearing off, gammon and the doubling cube: here are the rules of backgammon explained step…