Civil War Collectible
Civil War Chess – History Through a Chess Game
A chess game is a war based game played on a board. The object of this game is, as a famous American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer said, “to crush the mind of your opponent”. Chess is a game of patience and when a war between two opponents starts it can take hours for it to be finished. Just as in a real war, concentration and strategy are of utmost importance.
With so much resemblance to a real war, the design of traditional chess sets has evolved into a variety of theme designs. Playing a theme chess game, for instance civil war chess, can be much more fun than playing chess with traditionally designed pieces.
The Great War, which occurred between the Southern and Northern states, was an inspiration for the civil war chess sets found on the market today. Many chess enthusiasts and fans have this particular chess set in favor, not only because of the overall war theme but also because of their love for American history.
The well-known conflict between the South’s Confederate Army and the North’s Federal Troops resulted in many famous battles with many lives lost. By playing on a civil war chess set, you will feel as if you are right there on the field, planning and developing tactics for a perfect strike. You will be in war and the outcome of your game will be dependent upon your skills, strategies and tactics.
There are many variations of civil war chess sets and the design of the pieces can be really astonishing. Hand painted pieces filled with details can really contribute to the overall feeling one gets while playing a game of chess. Civil war chess sets come in a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and oxo-teak. Civil war chess sets can be found in many different sizes as well, and when it comes to the price, it will vary depending on the quality and detail of the pieces.
There is such high demand for civil war chess sets and so few suppliers, it can sometimes be difficult to find one. Although this translates into higher prices, the collectable factor can serve to minimize the price issue, especially for older or vintage sets that are in good condition. This has spurred a collectors market where sets are purchased purely for their historic or aesthetic attributes. If you’re in the market for a collectable civil war chess set, simply input the search term into your favorite search engine, and you’ll find a plethora of sources that you can tap into.
Playing chess is fun and it requires a lot of patience and concentration. Playing a theme chess game can bring more fun to both players since this kind of chess will not only test your abilities, but it will also inspire imagination.
About the Author
John Skelly is the owner of Quality-Chess.net, an online chess store found at http://www.quality-chess.net, where you can purchase a variety of chess products, including theme and civil war chess sets.
Civil War Liberty Head Gold $5 (1861-1865)
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Civil War The Battle of Chancellorsville Collectible Commemorative Knife $11.99 |
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COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE WOOD HANDLE TOOL GIMLET AWL OLD CIVIL WAR? $6.00 |
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THE CIVIL WAR EXPERIENCE COLLECTIBLE CONTAINS RARE DOCUMENTS AND MEMORABILIA $20.00 |
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Don Stivers – A Hard Day For Mother- Collectible Civil War Print $250.00 |
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Mort Kunstler – CHOICE OF PRINTS – Collectible Civil War Prints $250.00 |
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Don Stivers – No Surrender – Collectible Civil War Print $200.00 |
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Don Stivers – Supporting Victory – Collectible Civil War Print $895.00 |
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Mort Kunstler – After the Snow – Collectible Civil War Print $325.00 |
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Don Stivers – Rebel Raiders – Collectible Civil War Print $150.00 |
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NEW General Robert E. Lee Civil War Confederate Soldier Collectible Knife Set $25.00 |
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MARVEL CIVIL WAR complete comic collection DVD-ROM *NEW* AVENGERS Spider Man $102.50 |
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Marvel Civil War comics collection – 113 items – AVENGERS $249.00 |
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2 Collectible Daggers – Civil War & Medieval Commemoratives $5.00 |
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Collectible Miniature Civil War Limber $26.99 |
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Civil War Covers from Postal Society Collection $7.99 |
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ANTIQUE ORNATE PARKER PAPER CLIP PrE-Civil War REG. OCT 3,1843.RARE COLLECTIBLE $899.99 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Amazing Grace Church $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Arlington House $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Barber Shop $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Confederate Stables $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Davis & Lee Printing Press $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection General Store & Blacksmith $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Old Creek School $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Harbor Theater $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Doctor’s Office $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Lonetree Plantation $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Harbor County Legal Office $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Old Creek Post Office $25.00 |
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CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY INVENTIONS IMPROVEMENTS SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN 1861 COLLECTION $19.11 |
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Sid Meier’s Civil War Collection (PC Game) $9.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Magnolia Street Library $25.00 |
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Hawthorne Village Civil War Collection Hotel & Saloon $25.00 |
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CIVIL WAR BROWN/CREAM FLORAL ON GREEN EAGLE MEDALLION COLLECTION 1 YD $7.25 |
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CIVIL WAR BERRIES ON BLUE EAGLE MEDALLION COLLECTION 1YD. $7.25 |
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CIVIL WAR BROWN BACK GREEN/CREAM FLORAL EAGLE MEDALLION COLLECTION 1 YD $7.25 |
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CIVIL WAR TAN BACK RED/BROWN FLOWERS EAGLE MEDALLION COLLECTION 1 YD $7.25 |
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1962 Topps Civil War News PSA 8 Collection (12 Different) $233.60 |
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1857 Flying Eagle Penny VERY GOOD Historic 1st Year! COLLECTIBLE Pre-Civil War! $32.50 |
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Vintage Collection Of 5 Retro Drinking Glasses Civil War Tennis Fishing (A74) $9.99 |
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American Civil War Collection – 20 audio books on 1 DVD (audio MP3 files) $0.99 |
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Texas Calvary Captain CSA Collectible Statue Civil War $43.31 |
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Warman’s Civil War Collectibles Identification and Price Guide by Russell E…. $32.99 |
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CIVIL WAR ART – AMERICAN HERITAGE – CENTURY COLLECTION $28.00 |
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eapg GLASS TRAY GAR CIVIL WAR MEDAL GRAND REPUBLIC ARMY RARE COLLECTIBLE FREE SH $225.00 |
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Wheat’s Tiger CSA Collectible Statue Civil War Gift USA $30.77 |
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MATTEL BARBIE “CIVIL WAR NURSE” COLLECTORS EDITION, AMERICAN STORIES COLLECTION $39.95 |
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Russia Civil War Army Post: North Western Army 1919 Attractive collection with g $251.27 |
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1995. CLASSIC COLLECTION, CIVIL WAR. A SHEET OF 20 STAMPS $35.00 |
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TAYLOR,JIM – CIVIL WAR COLLECTION [CD NEW] $16.45 |
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Brady’s Civil War: A Collection of Memorable Civil War Images Photographed by… $11.99 |
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4 -1864 CIVIL WAR TRAINS COLLECTION 11X17 A/P Jon Habe $69.99 |
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The Amazing Civil War: A Fascinating Collection of Little-Known Facts HC/DJ 1998 $2.99 |
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Brady’s Civil War: A Collection of Civil War Images Photographed by Matthew Brad $12.95 |
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NEW General Robert E. Lee Civil War Confederate Soldier Collectible Knife Set $9.95 |
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Mort Kunstler – Victory Rode The Rails – Collectible Civil War Print $150.00 |
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Civil War Heritage Collection Card Set $0.99 |
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The Official Price Guide to Civil War Collectibles b… $16.95 |
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The Civil War 1861-1865: A Collection of U.S. Commem… $16.95 |
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The Cat’s Meow Village Civil War Collection 9 pc Highly Collectible RARE $8.99 |
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Civil War CS Bullets Will Gavin Collection Five Forks/Bermuda Hundred Charleston $29.99 |
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SET: Civil War Heritage Collection 1-100 1991 $7.99 |
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SET: Civil War Heritage Collection 1-12 1992 $5.99 |
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1995 commemorative stamp collection USPS Marilyn Monroe WW2 Civil War New MINT $9.99 |
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1992 Civil War The Heritage Collection Series 2 Set $3.99 |
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American Civil War Collection, 36 AudioBooks On 2 Disks $1.95 |
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Don Troiani – Colonel of The Confederacy – Collectible Civil War Print $150.00 |
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John F. Becker – Robert E. Lee – Collectible Civil War Giclee Canvas $225.00 |
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VIEW MASTER VINTAGE CIVIL WAR STEREO VIEWS. APROX. 1945. OLD & COLLECTIBLE! $25.00 |
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Civil War Robert E. Lee Collectible Coin 1807 ~ 1870 NIP $6.95 |
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MY DEAR JENNIE COLLECTION OF LOVE LETTERS FROM CONFEDERATE SOLDIER CIVIL WAR $28.00 |
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CIVIL WAR Sc 2975 mint sheet of 20,classic collection,issued in 1994 美國南北戰爭紀念郵票 $19.99 |
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Vtg US Serviceman Memorial Collection Civil War Uniform QM Sergeant Infantry 12″ $15.99 |
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Vtg US Serviceman Memorial Collection Civil War Regt Quartermaster Artillery 12″ $15.99 |
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Vtg US Serviceman Memorial Collection Civil War Uniform Sergeant Major Cavalry $15.99 |
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MILITARY COLLECTION. ILLUSTRATED ATLAS OF THE CIVIL WAR. 1ST 1998, SUPERB. $13.99 |
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Vtg US Serviceman Memorial Collection Civil War Uniform Musician Infantry 12″ $15.99 |
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THE GREAT BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR SCULPTURE COLLECTION FRANKLIN MINT BROCHURE $7.95 |
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American CIVIL WAR HISTORY Collection – 14 books on CD! $6.00 |
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1991 Civil War The Heritage Collection Series 1 Set (20) NM/MT $3.99 |
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~ ROBERT E. LEE ~ American Civil War Collection – Limited Edition Plate $9.95 |
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1992 Civil War The Heritage Collection Series 2 Set $3.99 |
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Civil War Era and Colonial Pottery Shard Collection $14.99 |
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Collection of Civil War Atlas Editions Cards + Pack of WWII Aircraft Cards $1.50 |
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1862 $100 Confederate T-40 “Train Note” Civil War History Nice Collectible $109.99 |
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Badge Army Cavalry Swords Civil War 3.4 in Collectible Lapel Pin $5.90 |
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Royal Doulton GRANT LEE Antagonists’ Collection Toby Mug D 6698 Civil War $149.00 |
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COHASCO AUCTION CATALOG CIVIL WAR, GENUINE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS & COLLECTIBLES $7.99 |
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LIBERTY FALLS ** CIVIL WAR VETERANS HOME #AH185 / Americana Collection $5.95 |
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Collectible Lapel Tie Pin Badge Army Cavalry Swords Civil War 3.4 in $8.99 |
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CIVIL WAR NURSE BARBIE, AMERICAN STORIES COLLECTION, NEW, NRFB! $7.99 |
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North and South – Military Civil War The Complete Collection (DVD, 5-Disc Set) $19.99 |
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THE CIVIL WAR COLLECTION OF STAMPS $25.00 |
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Barbie American Stories Collection Civil War Nurse~NEW $20.99 |
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Robert E. Lee/Civil War collectible plates and steins $50.00 |
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2nd Rhode Island Regiment Collectible Statue Civil War $33.05 |
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ANTIQUE ORNATE PARKER PAPER CLIP PrE-Civil War REG. OCT 3,1843.RARE COLLECTIBLE $899.99 |
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23rd Virginia Infantry CSA Collectible Statue Civil War $33.05 |
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DAN NANCE – In The Hands of Providence – Collectible Civil War Print $150.00 |
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Mort Kunstler – Fighting 69th Irish Brigade – Collectible Civil War Irish Print $595.00 |
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Mort Kunstler – Cross Over The River – Collectible Civil War Print $795.00 |
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General Robert E. Lee Civil War Confederate Soldier Collectible Knife Set $25.00 Fine Civil War collectible honors Confederate General Robert E. Lee, remembered as one of the most capable commanders in history. Unique pistol-shaped folding knife has stainless steel blade and ivory-look handle that bears his image. Also includes leatherette safety pouch, plus goldtone Cavalry crossed-swords insignia pin. The wood presentation box features a vintage portrait on top and a brief… |
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CSA Confederate Army Civil War Military Liquor Flask $19.99 NICE QUALITY ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION EMBOSSED STAINLESS STEEL 3 1/2 ” X 1 ” X 5 1/2 ” HIGH POLISHED FINISH VERY NICE QUALITY… |
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Silver US Army Military Civil War Tankard Mug With Rosewood Box ELECTRO PLATED NICKEL SILVER(EPNS) POLISHED FINISH VERY NICE QUALITY COMES WITH ROSEWOOD PRESENTATION CASE TANKARD IS 4 1/4 ” HIGH 3 3/4 ” DIAMETER AT BASE ROSEWOOD CASE WITH CLASP IS 5 1/4 ” X 6 ” X 4 ” HIGH INSIDE HAS FELT TOP AND BOTTOM… |
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Glory [VHS] $3.98 One of the very best films about the Civil War, this instant classic from 1989 is also one of the few films to depict the participation of African American soldiers in Civil War combat. Based in part on the books Lay This Laurel by Lincoln Kirstein and One Gallant Rush by Peter Burchard, the film also draws from the letters of Robert Gould Shaw (played by Matthew Broderick), the 25-year-old son of… |
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Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones (Full Screen Edition) $12.77 If The Phantom Menace was the setup, then Attack of the Clones is the plot-progressing payoff, and devoted Star Wars fans are sure to be enthralled. Ten years after Episode I, Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), now a senator, resists the creation of a Republic Army to combat an evil separatist movement. The brooding Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is resentful of his stern Jedi mentor, Obi-Wa… |
