Specialise in corporate gifts, gourmet food baskets, hamper packs, pamper gifts or create your own gift baskets - All from Chess Artisans

Chess Artisans are crafters of exquisite chess sets for the New Zealand market

Chess Artisans are suppliers of exquisite chess sets in New Zealand. We are crafters of the finest chess sets you will find. Our sets are hand-crafted, with attention to detail using exclusive products such as Boxwood, Rosewood, Bud Rosewood, Ebony, Sheesham, Hand-painted Ceramic, Pewter, Camel Bone, Buffalo Horn and Leather.

Recent Customer Testimonials

"Arrived safe and sound and it is perfect. He really loves the chess set. It looks fantastic and the family all commented on how exotic it looks. J. Vertue, Christchurch

"The pieces are perfect - it is a beautiful set and I'm very pleased with it"

"It is really beautifully crafted. He just loves it. He spent a long time examining each and every piece as well as the beautiful box. Thank you so much" A. Woolley, Dunedin


Our Points of Difference

The main benefits of Chess Artisans Chess Sets are:
  • All our sets are hand-crafted by expert craftsman (what I call Chess Artisans)
  • Our sets stand the test of time offering heritage and longevity that can be handed down for generations
  • Our sets are elegant and make a unique statement about you for your cherished living spaces
  • We only use the highest quality materials ensuring our sets stay looking great for years to come
  • Often overlooked, but of course playing Chess with one of our chess sets feels amazing! Chess is a majestic game that deserves to be played with majestic pieces. Play Chess the way it is meant to be played.

Our range of wooden sets typically have a minimum 4 inch king, and each piece is triple-weighted to give exceptional feel and touch. You will notice the difference between our sets and the average available in the market.

Our themed and artistic sets exhibit real attention to detail and show the extent of our craftmanship.

If you can't find what you are looking for and have specific requirements, we can design and manufacture customised sets to suit your exact requirements.


Our Product Collection

Our full product collection for Winter 2010 is now available.


Contact Us

Please direct any enquiries to:

Paul Macdonald
Sales Manager

Phone: 09 420 6218
Mobile: 021 0271 5577
Email: sales@chessartisans.co.nz

Our Showroom [by appointment]: Sweetpeas, 83 Commercial Road, Helensville
Postal Address: 88 Garfield Road, Helensville 0800, Auckland, New Zealand

Lesson 1 - Chess Background and Origins
The Board, Pieces and their Movement.
Check, Checkmate and Castling

Special Puzzles
(2 bonus points for each puzzle solved)

Puzzle #1: Trap Door (Ortvin Sarapu)
Puzzle #2: Stop The Queen (Richard Reti)
Puzzle #3: Stop The Mate (Philip Stamma 1737)

Combination Challenge

Combo #01: Back Rank
Combo #02: Back Rank
Combo #03: Back Rank


Problems with our site? - contact our Webmaster
ChildSafe International Web Site  SafeSurf Rated Site  Labelled with ICRA