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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 19th Nov 2020

The Return of Wooden Chess Pieces

There is a lot of uncertainty, with the pandemic still sweeping the globe and making previous festivities and interactions difficult, if not outright impossible. At least you can count on great dea …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 8th Oct 2020

Happy National Chess Day!

Surely we can all agree that this Saturday is the best holiday! Okay, well, maybe some birthdays and a few other holidays might be cool, too, but we sure do love National Chess Day.For those who need …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 1st Sep 2020

Heavy Tournament Chess Set Combo Sale

In case you didn't notice, we're having a blowout sale on one of our best-selling items of all time - the Heavy Tournament Chess Set Combo! While supplies last, you can get these great sets for 50% of …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 13th Aug 2020

The Back to School Sale

We've put a lot of thought into it - to have the sale or not to have the sale? - and since there are many situations in different parts of the country and world where students are going back to school …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 30th Jul 2020

Fall School Chess Clubs

Will they / won't they?No, this article is not about the latest pop culture TV romance. We're addressing schools in the fall, and, relevantly, chess clubs and tournaments.There definitely is no hard a …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 17th Jul 2020

Updates for July 2020

We've gotten some fun new items in stock lately. From the usual - books, software, and DVDs that come out regularly - to the unique (a new mug and some clocks!), there is surely something here that …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 2nd Jul 2020

Stocking Up Your School Chess Club - Part 2

Now that you've got the chess sets you need to get your chess club members started playing, you are going to need a few other items to make sure you're ready to coach them! Demo Sets Demonstr …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 18th Jun 2020

Stocking Up Your School Chess Club

COVID-19 is causing us to create a new normal for almost every aspect of our lives, and schools are in the same boat! Most students finished the latest school year unusually at home, rather than wi …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 4th Jun 2020

Playing Chess Outdoors

The weather is warm and comfortable, which is great for getting some air and enjoying yourself outside for a while (6 feet away from others and carefully respecting social distancing, of course!). …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 21st May 2020

Silicone Chess Pieces and Boards

By now, everyone is aware of  silicone chess boards. They are novel and fun. You can roll, wad, or fold them up. They can fit in smaller spaces than the usual vinyl or wood boards. They stil …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 7th May 2020

Digital Chess Clocks

Chess clocks are an important part of the game, and while they aren't necessary in casual or beginner games, they do eventually become crucial with a higher level of playing. Here are some of our f …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 27th Apr 2020

Chess in the Summer

The pandemic is still infecting people globally, but some locations are starting to make moves toward normalcy. As such, we would like to recommend some activities to get you started. Giant Chess …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 9th Apr 2020

Playing Chess During A Pandemic

This pandemic has uprooted everyone's everyday routines, hobbies, and jobs, and as such, many of us are floundering in all aspects of our lives. We're wondering what our new normal is going to be w …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 26th Mar 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Update

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the globe, we are taking action to ensure our safety and yours!For the time being, customer service and shipping will remain functional as usual. We have t …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 12th Mar 2020

Online Chess Site Survey

We'd like your opinion on playing online chess. We know you love chess (that's why you're here!), and we share your enthusiasm. That's why we would like to know which site you love to play on. We know …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 27th Feb 2020

Chess Pieces and Their Weights

When buying a chess set, whether it's your first or your fiftieth, there are two main things you look for - design/style, and weight. If you're getting a set for travel and club use, you want somet …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 30th Jan 2020

Site Improvements

We hope you're still doing great on the resolutions you want to keep and that you've already given up on the ones you didn't want!We've made several site updates recently, focused on making your shopp …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 3rd Jan 2020

Happy New Year from Wholesale Chess!

2020 has arrived! We're in a new year, and a new decade, and we're excited for the future! We also want to thank you for your continued support of Wholesale Chess and offering your business to us. …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 6th Dec 2019

Gift Ideas for the Holidays

As we head into the holiday season, we here at Wholesale Chess are often asked by our customers to make gift suggestions or offer opinions on sets for the chess players in their lives. Purchasing …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 22nd Nov 2019

Gearing Up For the Holidays

As you know, the holiday season is fast approaching! We all have a lot to do, and not much time to do it. If you're looking for great deals on gifts for your friends, family, students, club, or sel …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 24th Oct 2019

Happy Halloween!

The holiday filled with tricks and treats alike is coming up fast! Here at Wholesale Chess, we love any reason to celebrate, and this Halloween, we're offering great savings to you on all of your ches …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 10th Oct 2019

New Look for Wholesale Chess!

We carefully went through the feedback we received when we asked for help getting information for a site face lift, and we're unveiling our new look! Our goal is to make it as easy and fast as possibl …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 12th Sep 2019

Books to Help Teachers, Coaches, and Parents

Hopefully you had a chance to take advantage of our Back to School sale last week so you could get all of your chess supplies ready for the new school year. Whether you're a chess parent, player, teac …

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Posted by Wholesale Chess on 16th Aug 2019

New Chess Gear!

We've gotten several new items in recently that we know you're going to love if you haven't seen them already! Be sure to keep an eye on our  New Items category, where we're frequently addin …

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