Chess gift ideas

Find the right gift in three questions

• Do they already play? A beginner will appreciate a complete set that is easy to get out; a club player, tournament equipment or a clock. See our gifts for experienced players.
• Where will they play? At home, a 39 cm folding wooden set. On holiday, a magnetic set. On a shelf, a glass or metal decorative set.
• How old are they? For a child, see our simple, sturdy chess gifts for kids.

By budget

• Affordable: travel sets, mini magnetic set, decor and small accessories.
• Mid-range: glass sets, wooden magnetic sets, 3-in-1 sets, digital clocks.
• Premium: folding wooden sets, metal pieces, cased sets and tables.

By profile

For an enthusiast who already has everything, an everyday object with a chess theme raises a smile: see our chess decor. For a man who loves fine objects, our selection of chess gifts for men brings together the metal sets and the sets with drawers.

What makes a good chess gift

A complete set that is good to look at and easy to put away will get used; a set that is too small or too fragile will end up in a cupboard. Check the king height (7.5 cm or more for an adult who plays regularly), whether there is storage, and the exact contents of the box, shown on every product page.