Novelty Chess Set

Novelty Chess Sets Based on Movies

Lord of the Rings

At Lord of the Rings Fan Shop you can find novelty chess sets based on the movie series or the book series. The sets on this site are very exclusive, but the detail is phenomenal, and each piece and board is true to the books and movies. The Collector's Set has a map of Middle-Earth on the chessboard, which is part of a castle. The pieces resemble the actors in every detail and have actually been approved by the actors themselves.

For fans of the movies, you can purchase exclusive boards based on each individual film in the series. Both sets of pieces from the Collector's Set and the novelty chess sets based on the single movies are made of pewter and come with a case for storage. If you are a War of the Ring fan, there is also a special set just for you as well as basic Lord of the Rings sets capturing the familiar characters Tokien's fantasy world.

Transformers

For the ultimate battle for the Allspark, then check out the Transformers chess set]. Play good (Autobots) or bad (Decepticons) and play all the popular characters are included like Bumblebee, Jass, Starscream, and Blackout.

Disney

In the mood for cartoon chess playing? Chess USA has a fun Disney chess set that includes characters from The Lion King, Aladdin, 101 Dalmations and Beauty and the Beast. The only thing missing are pieces from the Pixar movies.

Sports Themed Chess Sets

If you are big into sports, then visit Wholesale Chess.com. You can find novelty chess sets based on professional sports: basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, football, and even golf. For specific team sets, go to 1st Chess Sets.com. You will be able to find chess sets that have famous rivalries like the Red Sox and Yankees or the Longhorns and the Sooners, if you're into college sports.

Chess Sets Based on History and Fun

The ultimate collection of novelty chess sets is at Chesshouse. History, hobbies, and fantasy sets are available here. History buffs will like the abundant selection of Civil and Revolutionary war sets as well as historic sets based on Medieval times and European history. The site also has a special section devoted to the military and certain battles that changed wars.

You can also find other sports themed set here as well as the following:

• Animal sets
• Cats versus Dogs sets
• Chess sets based on the Greek culture
• Chess sets based on the Roman culture
• Egyptian chess sets
• Oriental chess sets
• Nautical sets
• Native American sets

For a novelty chess set that is unusual but cute at the same time, take a look at their Teddy Bear chess set…it might be too irresistible to pass up.

Other Resources

• Chess Express—you can find The Simpsons chess set here.
• Kayesmillie.com—for weird, yet endearing chess sets based on farms, Canada, and restaurants.
• Eldrbarry.net—has links and collections of unusual chess sets.
• Drinking Chess Set—Didn't think it was possible? A drinking game via chess.

Thinking Man's Game

No matter what themed chess set you use, chess is played the same. Using a novelty chess set allows you any bragging rights for victory. For instance, if you play the Autobots using the Transformers chess set, then you can claim that Optimus Prime has finally defeated Megatron. Yes, bring your nerddom full circle by mentioning chess and your themed set in the same sentence. Then confuse people when you bring out your novelty drinking chess set. They'll forget you said any such thing.