Chess Gifts for Christmas, Think Before You Make A Move

Oct. 30, 2008 - PRLog -- Planning to get a good gift for that special someone who loves chess? Chessmotifs.com, an upcoming online store specializing in chess designs, illustrates why you should consider alternatives, instead of heading straight for an obvious gift, like a chess set, or a chess book.

Chess Sets - This seems to be the most common and obvious gift to a chess enthusiast. However, this is usually far from being the right gift for most chess players. There are only two scenarios when a chess player would truly appreciate chess sets. The first is when he/she does not own a proper set for his daily practice, study, or play. A good basic set should be the right size, preferably tournament standard size, durable, and easy to carry about. However, if a chess player already possesses a good basic set, the only other reason he/she would be thrilled in getting another chess set is if he/she is a collector. Not all chess players are collectors though.

Chess Books - Chess players love chess books. After all, increasing one’s knowledge and becoming stronger is always important for a serious player. But there are thousands of books in the market. If you are uncertain about the recipient’s playing style and strength, you risk getting a book that is not suitable. For example, a player who specializes in the aggressive King's Pawn Opening might not bother about the highly positional English Opening style. Or an intermediate player might grasp the ideas from a book such as "Train like a Grandmaster". Nevertheless, if you have a way of finding out the recipient’s preference, then by all means, the right gift of knowledge is guaranteed to mean a lot to a chess player.



Chess Shirts, then?
Let's count the good points.

(1) It is affordable. Budget well and you can even get a few different shirts for the price of a chess set.

(2) It cannot go too wrong. After all, even chess players need to wear something.

(3) A cool looking chess shirt is not always easily found in the usual stores. Your gift is likely to be unique and special. Especially with specialized online stores like http://www.ChessMotifs.com that regularly creates new designs.

(4) The recipient will have something to brag and be proud of, especially if he/she participates in chess tournaments or gatherings.

(5) There are more than just shirts in Chessmotifs.com. Other items such as mugs and posters make great gifts too.

Enough analyzing. It is time to make your move.
Visit http://www.ChessMotifs.com now and make that special moment really count when you deliver your gift!

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