If you have a special chess player in your life, then you may not know which move to make when it comes to purchasing gifts for someone who seems to know all the right moves. If you need a gift-buying strategy for that master strategist, then here is a list of five fantastic gift ideas for chess players.
Chess Books. This gift can be an invaluable resource, and greatly appreciated by your chess player. Just make sure you do your research and choose a book that is appropriate for the player’s skill level. Be warned that many chess strategy books are aimed at the beginner chess player – and that many of the advanced books will be way over a beginner’s head. The U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess book is a staple for any chess player’s library, and How to Reassess Your Chess is a safe bet for helping chess players of all levels improve in the game.
Chess Movies. Any chess lover will also love a good movie with chess as its central plot. Chess movies are few and far between, so treating your chess player to a chess movie shows that you really did your research to find a special, entertaining gift. Chess movies to try: “Knight Moves,” “Queen to Play,” and “The Chess Players.”
DGT Pyramid – The Game Timer. This is an impressive digital timer that your chess player can use to enforce fairness in a high-tech way.
Fancy Chess Set. A classic wooden chess set might cost you a pretty penny, but you can be guaranteed that any serious chess player will greatly appreciate such a gift. As a matter of fact, it is not unusual for sets of mahogany, made by master craftsmen, to become family heirlooms that last a lifetime.
Giant Chess. This is the ultimate chess-lover’s dream. Set this life-size chess mat in the backyard and use the nearly human-sized chess pieces to orchestrate a chess game of gigantic proportions. Any giant chess game you purchase is made to be weather-proof so that it lasts to provide years of physically interactive chess enjoyment.
Buying a gift for a chess player does not have to be as complicated as the decisions made over at Eagle Ford Shale on a daily basis– and it isn’t a game of strategy, either. There are some basic chess-centered gifts that any serious chess fan will love, and that will make you a very much appreciated gifter. This list should help you settle on just the perfect gift for your chess loving loved one.
