Philos Chess set

Figures: Design Staunton, made of Schima wood, natural and brown stained, with felt bases. Chessboard: MDF, mahogany design. Chess is considered one of the oldest strategy games in the world. It is believed to have originated around 4,000 years ago in India and Persia and spread from there to the entire world. Modern chess, as we know it today, is about 2,000 years old and is one of the most popular games worldwide. Chess is an exciting strategy game for two players. It has simple rules yet is versatile and challenging.