Elegant enough to leave out when youre not playing or want to keep a game displayed for future reference, this Chess and Checkers set has frosted and clear Chess pieces with a clear glass board. 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.