Various chess piece styles have been designed througout history. Isle of Lewis, Staunton, and of late theme chess sets. Theme chess sets let you turn your game into a game of history and fantasy that lets your imagination loose.

If you’re a collector then its good to know the various chess piece styles. If you’re looking for a themed chess set then it would make sense that it’s a subject you’re interested and passionate about. Theme chess sets often spark a desire to learn more about the history behind the theme when playing the game whether it be learning more about Abraham Lincoln in Civil War set or Greek Mythology.

Like most chess sets, the pieces steal the show and that’s normally what you’ll focus on but even the chess boards for some sets may be more themed then others. For example, a Lord of the Rings chess set board may actually be a map of middle earth.

Chess pieces for themed sets are often painted and created in remarkable detail, so the material used needs to be easy to paint and often consists of pewter or possibly marble resin. Marble resin is great for themed sets because it can easily be painted.

Unlike more traditional chess sets, themed sets are easier to pick out because you normally know what theme you want. When shopping for traditional chess sets, the material is usually one of the primary focuses but with themed sets the material is less of a concern since any of them can be viewed as a collectible chess set. The available sets are only left to your imagination. These are some popular themed chess games.

	Staunton Chess Pieces Staunton chess pieces are considered to be the standard and used in most chess tournaments. If you are looking for a traditional chess set the this style is for you.
	Medieval Chess PiecesMedieval chess pieces are a fun themed style normally made of pewter and painted to represent medieval figures..
	Isle Of Lewis Isle of Lewis is one of the oldest European styles but has remained a popular choice among chess enthusiasts.
	Civil War Chess Set The Civil War was a very important war in the United States and civil war chess sets are a very popular. Pieces are represented by famous American historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and makes a fun chess set.
	Aztec Chess Set The Aztecs were a civilization that lived in central American aroudn the 14ht and 15th centuries. This chess sets is themed around that civilization and generally their battle with the Spaniards.
	Alien Chess Set Are you a scifi fan looking for something a little different? Try a alien chess set. .
	Battle of Waterloo The Battle of Waterloo was fought in 1815. During this battle Napoleon and the French Imperial army was defeated by British and Prussian armies. This is a fun set for any war chess set.
	Dragons Dragons have been referenced throughout history and still remain a fascinating creature in today's modern thinking .Dragon chess pieces are a fun alternative to your standard chess set.
	Egyptian Egpyt had pharoahs, pyramids, sphinxs, treasure, snakes, mythical gods, and more that all made up the Egpytian culture.  Egyptian chess set pieces portrait the Egyptian culture. This is a fun set for anyone who enjoys Egyptian themes.
	Harry Potter Chess Set Harry Potter has become a very popular book and movie series. If you're a Harry Potter fan then you'll love Harry Potter Chess Sets.
	Legos If you or your kids love playing with legos then this is the set for you you. Build a set out of legos and then play.
	Lord of The Rings Lord of the Rings has become a very popular book and movie series. If you're a lord of the rings fan then this set is for you.