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Chess is considered the oldest skill game in the world. It is so ancient that nobody knows the exact origin of this game. Actually, any ancient civilization may claim the first right for chess game.

You may find notes about chess game in the history of India, Persia and China.

During Arabs invasion of Persia, Moors (as Arabs were known at that time) acquired the skills of playing chess from Persians. In their turn, Moors transported the chess game to Spain when they invaded Spain. From Spain chess quickly found its way to the rest of the Europe.

Now the whole world plays chess. Chess is a tactic game that represents the whole concept of war and life.

Chess pieces and their arrangement on the chess board mirror the hierarchy of the ancient world. A King and a Queen (Queen, representing a woman and being the most powerful and vulnerable piece of the game, isn't it something?!), Castles, Horses, powerful Knights and Bishops and numerous Paws (slaves, laborers) - they all are a mirror of war and life.

Nowadays the game of chess is much more than a mere tactic, skill game. Chess battles between the best "grossmeisters" (Grandmasters) of the world are followed by chess lovers from all over the world.

Even those who cannot play chess like and respect the game anyway.

If you do not play chess, you still for sure may have a friend or a relative who is a "chess nut". If so, a set of chess will be the perfect gift for such a person. With many choices that are available in the market, it is very easy to pick up a chess set for a gift. For any chess lover, for any taste.

You don't have to be a pro to choose a nice gift of a classic wooden chess set for a chess game lover. Just keep in mind three things:

• style preferences of the person you are going to buy a gift for;
• functional features of the set;
• price.

For a beginner you can choose a simple set with a folding chess board that will also serve as a storage. Check that the inside of the chess board box is lined with soft fabric to keep chess pieces intact. This choice should not be an expensive one. You can satisfy the need to buy a gift as low as $10-$15.

For a more sophisticated chess lover you may think about more expensive wooden set, or even about custom made wooden set.

Chess pieces might be carved from Walnut wood, Sandal wood, Hornbeam wood, Ebony, Rosewood, Bud rosewood. They may be of classic cut, or may be figurative, themed and decorative. 

Just think out of the box while choosing a perfect gift of a wooden chess set!

You would presume that in ancient world chess sets were hand carved not only from wood, but also from ivory and bones.

Came bone was most commonly used to carve the chess pieces, because of its large size and availability. Most of the bone chess sets are made in India now. Some of them are made in small quantities and become collectibles.

Since most of the camel bone chess sets are hand crafted, each set is unique and will be an awesome gift for a chess lover who knows the difference!

If you are looking for a chess set of another level, you may think about stone chess set.

Also a natural material for carving, different types of stone used for making chess pieces surely will add joy to the eyes of the most picky and sophisticated chess game lover or collector.

Marble is one of the most famous stone types in the natural history. Kings of many dynasties ordered this stone to decorate their palaces and chambers. Now chess sets are available in refined and sophisticated polished marble performance.

Chess sets are also carved from Alabaster, Onyx, Soapstone, Coral stone.

Combination of the coral stone and the black marble make a wonderful example of a perfect stone chess set, because it creates a sharp contrast of materials and color. Coral stone is one of the most interesting and unique stones used for chess sets as you will find a wide variety of sea shells and other fossilized marine life clearly visible in the stone. The black marble is primarily solid black but may have gray mottled patterns and lighter variegations.

What should you do if you wish to find a gift for a chess game lover who is also a chocoholic? You know those chocolate lovers, they will sell their soul for a piece of good chocolate!

You have a perfect solution of this dilemma. Just think out of box and check these chess sets made of chocolate!

This is the rare occasion when you can kill two birds with one stone, a.k.a chocolate chess set!

Let the "chess nut" play the game and eat all the pieces he "killed" through the game. What a great stimulation to win the game!

This solution is too delicious and too tempting to ignore!

Besides wooden, bone, stone and chocolate chess sets there are chess sets maid with different figurine themes.

Here comes the solution when you are looking for a gift with a special meaning.

If you wish to introduce the art of chess to a child or an adult person, you may think about a special way to attract attention to the game of skill through a theme that is of interest for a certain person.

Does this person likes history? Then find for him a chess set that features different historical layers.

Are you looking for a gift to present to a dragon lover, or to a dinosaur lover? Buy a chess set of this theme.

Every kid likes Harry Potter theme. Buy for him a Harry Potter chess set!

And of course, there is no better gift for a family chess lovers than a Simpson family chess set!

Choices are endless!