Elegant enough to leave out when you’re not playing or want to keep a game displayed for future reference, this Chess and Checkers set has frosted and clear pieces with a glass Gameboard. Chess: Believed to have been invented over a thousand years ago, the game of Chess has secured its place as the true King of all board games. Checkers: A simple game with unending play variations that continues to be one of the most popular strategy games in the world.