{"product_id":"john-adams-chess","title":"Chess Board Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlay the classic game of Chess with this John Adams set, combining a large playing board with luxury solid wooden chess pieces and a detailed instruction book. The set is made for two players and gives beginners everything needed to learn the rules while providing the familiar board and pieces required for full games of chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe playing board measures approximately 32.5 x 32.5 cm and uses the standard 8 x 8 chess layout with 64 alternating squares. John Adams describes the board as large, bonded and laminated, giving it a more substantial playing surface than a small travel chess set. The laminated finish also provides a smooth surface for moving the wooden pieces around the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set uses solid wooden chess pieces rather than flat counters or plastic tokens. Each side plays with the familiar king, queen, rooks, bishops, knights and pawns, with every type of piece following its own movement rules. Players move pieces around the board to attack and defend positions while protecting their own king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective is to place the opposing king in checkmate, where the king is under attack and has no legal move that can remove the threat. Pawns move forward and capture diagonally, bishops move diagonally, rooks move along ranks and files, knights move in their distinctive L shaped pattern, the queen can move along ranks, files or diagonals, and the king moves one square at a time. These different movements create the tactical choices that define a game of chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers can also encounter special chess rules including castling, pawn promotion and en passant as they learn the game in more detail. The included instruction book provides a reference for learning the rules and getting started, making this set suitable for players beginning chess as well as those who already know how to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical board measures approximately 32.5 cm square, or about 12.8 inches on each side, providing a full size playing area while remaining easy to store with the pieces between games. No batteries or electronic components are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge bonded and laminated chess board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury solid wooden chess pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed instruction book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic two player Chess game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 8 x 8 playing board with 64 squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard measures approximately 32.5 x 32.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonded and laminated playing board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury solid wooden chess pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the traditional king, queen, rook, bishop, knight and pawn pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed instruction book included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for learning the rules of Chess and playing full games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: John Adams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Number: 8251\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode: 5020674825100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 8 years+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: approximately 32.5 x 32.5 cm \/ 12.8 x 12.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard: Bonded and laminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess pieces: Solid wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard layout: 8 x 8 squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatteries: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Chess, Board Games and Puzzles at ToyTown.ie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toytown.ie\/collections\/board-games-ireland\"\u003eBoard Games collection\u003c\/a\u003e for classic games including Chess, Draughts, Snakes \u0026amp; Ladders and other boxed games played with boards, pieces, cards or dice. The collection also covers family board games, children’s games, quiz games, party games, word games and strategy games, with choices for two players as well as larger family and group games. You can also explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toytown.ie\/collections\/puzzles-games-ireland\"\u003ePuzzles \u0026amp; Games collection\u003c\/a\u003e for card games, dice games, logic games, brain teasers, travel games, jigsaw puzzles and other games that use different types of challenges and rules. These collections make it easy to move from traditional strategy games such as Chess to family games, compact games and puzzles with different levels of difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 120%;\"\u003eOrder the John Adams Chess today at ToyTown.ie with fast delivery across Ireland, or choose click and collect at our Toymaster store in Longford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for children under 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GAMES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57923237773694,"sku":"5020674825100","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/5872\/3454\/files\/john-adams-chess-board-game-with-ideal-box.webp?v=1788265229","url":"https:\/\/www.toytown.ie\/products\/john-adams-chess","provider":"ToyTown Longford","version":"1.0","type":"link"}