Beautiful Chess Sets With Purpose.

At The Cambridge Chess Forum, we focus on connection through the ancient game of chess. We source and resell a curated selection of beautiful vintage sets, pieces, and boards - each chosen for its story, playability, and charm. These are items meant to be used, shared, and enjoyed.

If you are looking for a brand new chess set, then we are pleased to provide a list of good retailers under our new chess sets category. Please quote reference CCF26 if you choose to buy one of their sets.

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A new way to play and connect.

At Cambridge Chess Forum, we believe chess is more than a game - it’s a powerful way to connect people.

That’s why we proudly support 5asideCHESS, a social enterprise using a smaller version of the traditional game of chess.

It's a fast, accessible version of chess, it’s perfect for new players, younger learners, or anyone who might find a full chess game too long or intimidating.

For seasoned players, we use a series of check mate in two puzzles to help people understand themselves and others better.

The aim is to make connection easy, one game at a time.

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