Sports
Harry Potter Chess Set by Swati Banerjee
[Nov 04, 2007]
Both advanced chess players and complete beginners can uncover the secrets of this very old game of kings because it has been never played before. Every chess piece have the unique characteristics and featured in the film is modeled visually on life-size pieces. The players become the generals and the board a battlefield where the troops are deployed and use their all strength, skill and stamina to have a winning strategy by capturing the enemy king and shouting ‘Checkmate’! and wash out the opposing army.
The issue 1 is on sale at a special introductory price. It also comes with the Magnetic black Rook first piece in addition with the Magnetic ‘Magic’ Wand that allows the players to move the magnetic pieces around the board without touching them.
The White Knight is included in the issue 2 and white ‘Exploding’ Pawn, which self-destructs in addition. The Knight lets out a winning ‘neigh’ while the Knight’s spectacular L-shaped leap is completed. Along with the card playing pieces and a temporary cardboard chessboard this issue comes so that the collectors may start the battle before the completion of their chess armies.
A model of Hermione’s Time-Turner and the original black ‘Exploding’ Pawn are included in issue 3.