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Hand-carved wooden chess table by Hrachya Ohanyan
How to Choose a Chess Table: The Complete Buying Guide
How to choose a chess table you’ll keep for decades — the right size and height, solid beech and hand carving, the pieces that come with it, drawers and details,... Read more...
Armenisches Schachspiel aus Holz mit Ararat-Silhouette
Hochwertige Brettspiele: Woran Sie Qualität erkennen — und wo Sie sie finden
Woran Sie hochwertige Brettspiele erkennen – Massivholz, Schnitzerei, Verarbeitung – und wo Sie Schach- und Backgammon-Bretter in Meisterqualität finden. Read more...
Hand-carved wooden chess table by master Hrachya Ohanyan
Where to Find an Authentic Armenian Chess Set
Armenia's chess culture, what separates genuine hand-carved Armenian chess sets from souvenirs, and where to find the real thing — in Yerevan or online. Read more...
Solid walnut chess and backgammon set with blue epoxy resin squares and carved braid border
Walnut Backgammon Sets: Why They're Worth It and Which to Buy
Why walnut is the gold standard for backgammon boards, what separates a solid walnut set from a veneered one, and three solid walnut sets we recommend. Read more...
Naroditsky Memorial 2026: Sindarov Sweeps Rapid & Blitz
Javokhir Sindarov swept both rapid and blitz at the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial in Charlotte, honoring the late Daniel Naroditsky. Here are the full results. Read more...
Hand-carved Armenian backgammon board with Mount Ararat design
Backgammon's Big Summer: The 2026 World Championships
Two world championships, one big summer: the BGWC returns to Monte Carlo and the WBGF heads to London in 2026. Here's the backgammon season ahead. Read more...
Hand-carved Armenian chess set with Mount Ararat design
Chess Fest Armenia 2026: Yerevan's Grand Celebration
Yerevan hosts the first Chess Fest Armenia in October 2026, led by Levon Aronian with guests Anand and Judit Polgar. Here's what to expect for the chess-mad nation. Read more...
Luxury Armenian ornamental chess set with bronze pieces
How to Choose a Luxury Chess Set: A Buyer's Guide
Materials, pieces, size and craftsmanship — here's how to choose a luxury chess set that's worth the investment, with hand-carved Armenian examples. Shop now. Read more...
Hand-carved Armenian backgammon board with Mount Ararat design
What to Buy Your Armenian Friend: The Ultimate Gift Guide
Stuck on what to gift your Armenian friend? From personalized backgammon to heirloom chess, here are the gifts that always land — shop the guide now. Read more...
Hand-carved Armenian backgammon table with the national coat of arms
Armenian Backgammon Tables: The Complete Buyer's Guide
A backgammon table makes game night a permanent fixture. Learn what makes an Armenian backgammon table special, how to choose one, and shop the collection now. Read more...
Hand-carved Armenian chess table with regal lion design and brass pieces
Armenian Chess Tables: The Complete Buyer's Guide
A chess table turns the game into a centerpiece. Learn what makes an Armenian chess table special, how to choose a design and size, and shop the collection now. Read more...
Hand-carved wooden Armenian chess set with ornamental border
Armenian Chess Sets: Heritage, Craft & Buying Guide
Discover why Armenia is a nation of chess champions, what makes a hand-carved Armenian chess set special, and how to choose yours. Shop the collection now. Read more...