Over the years, many changes have been suggested to the game of chess, in the guise of advances or enhancements. These have included:
- Spherical chess, involving playing on eight super-imposed boards to provide a third dimension;
- Playing the contest on two boards separated by a screen and mutually invisible – known as ‘Kriegspiel’;
- ‘Chess a la Marseillaise’ in which the players each play two consecutive moves during their turn;
- ‘Dice Chess’, where the throw of a dice controls when a piece is moved.
Some may be tempted to scoff at these ideas, thinking that chess as it has been played for generations still has sufficient fascination for amateur and experienced layers alike.
It is true that, solving the many technical and strategic problems a game presents still makes for great variety and interest. We must remember though that the chess we play today is actually the result of developments and innovations introduced throughout the centuries that the game has been played.
Whatever we think, there can be no doubt that working out how to deploy our chess set pieces will always engage the mind, providing stimulation and enjoyment for players of all ages and abilities. It is never too late to get involved in chess. Why don’t you look at the chess sets online at ChessSetHeaven.com. There you will find an excellent selection of themed chess sets and you could soon find yourself the proud owner of a lovely carved chess set.
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