From intricately designed pawns to boards from luxury brands, check out the most expensive chess sets in the world.

Scharstein. Emanating true luxury from its jewelled ebony board, the set further attracts attention with its unique rhodium and gold pieces. A fitting addition to our list of most expensive chess sets ...

There are less than 10 people who are trusted to carve the knights for the official World Chess Championship sets. So, how are these chessmen made? And why are they so expensive? At this factory ...

Wooden chess sets are usually more expensive than the hard plastic ones ... the move is not completed until the piece is fixed on the chess board. Only then can one press the clock.