Starting Out: the Scandinavian Beginners Bishop: Bishop on throne

Bishop: Bishop on throne

Castle: Hobbit hole and Rivendell

Designs taken from key figures relating to the two historic towns and rivals of Oxford and Cambridge

These chess pieces are taken exactly from the originals in the British Museum

The knight also has its head bowed further than standard Staunton sets

Starting Out: the Scandinavian Beginners Bishop: Bishop on throneIn recent years the Scandinavian has firmly established itself as an opening to be reckoned with. Why has it become so popular? One reason is that it's relatively easy to learn and play in many cases Black can rely upon the same system of development regardless of how White proceeds. International Master Jovanka Houska has successfully played both sides of the Scandinavian, and here she reveals everything you need to know about the opening, whether