Modern Chess Sets – Learn to Choose For Your Personality

First step is to find out who you are. Understand your likes and dislikes, discover your personality. Use the following words to loosely find your personality: Futuristic, Restful and Stable. This article discusses personalities seven, eight and nine out of twelve.  Blend your favorite modern chess set theme and chess pieces with these personality traits and color combinations.

Futuristic – Characterized by individuality and free form, this personality trait takes advantage of advancement and of progression. Always finding new ideas and opportunities, this word progressive was used in 1612. Look for chess sets that are on the cutting edge, modern, contemporary, space age or ultra modern.

Colors: Creativity and individuality is expressed to the greatest effect in these color selections and that sets the mood for your choice of modern chess set selections as well. Basic colors are browns, while blues lend a relaxed and reverent expression, violet and gray favors a retro aspect, and shades of green are universal. Yellow is an optimistic color and for cheerful effect try orange shades. Keep your goal on futuristic colors and you will be able to choose the perfect chess set.

Restful – Free of unpleasant change and clear of storms characterize this personality trait. The term serene was first used in the 15^th century. It has the qualities of being hushed, peaceful, placid or quiet and still. Very calm, very tranquil chess sets are perfect companions for this character. Use chess set themes that talk these qualities back to you. Enjoy the effect and when you pick from this theme you will want it for a display or a show piece for everyone to enjoy. Chess sets that have a calming effect will also have a calming effect on your chess game and you will sense an atmosphere of unruffled calmness or repose.

Colors: Think of powder snow, fluffy clouds and ocean foam for these colors. The dominant color is a variety of whites. Use creamy pastels for an elegant effect.  Modern chess sets in creamy whites or pastels blend in with this décor. Try a contrasting color for effect; use your personality traits to create the right effect.  

Stable – A Middle English origin in the 15^th century, this tranquil personality trait is much sought after in this boisterous and clamorous world. Characterized by noiselessness, silence, speechless, the definitions to look for would be soft, ultra quiet, free from agitation of mind and spirit, and free from disturbance. There is no turmoil noted and the atmosphere emphasized is steady and stable. Look for chess themes that promote that emotional response in you. Look intently at the color and theme and note the effect. You will be pleased with your choices.

Colors: Peace of mind colors produce that same affect in home décor ideas. Blues and greens in their infinite variety have the combination capabilities of providing themes of calmness, restfulness, warmth, coolness, or contemporary atmospheres. Follow the same color scheme for the modern chess set you will want to choose for the greatest enhancement for your home décor ideas.

Basic point: You will buy from your preferences which have roots in your character. For these particular themes, modern chess sets fit right in although there are many others that will too. There are so many personality traits that make it great fun to pick the perfect chess set, whether it is for your home, your office, your business or a gift. Cultures, past experiences and interests all add to the concept of developing your personality.

Debra has written several Chess related articles and can be found on Ezine Articles, MarbleChessBoard's Blog and Squidoo. She has a variety of interests and enjoys learning more about Chess and sharing Chess Home Decor and Critical Thinking articles and blogs. She uses her RN experience as well as a myriad of life experiences including home schooling her own children as resources for her writings. She has a BS degree in Nursing and loves learning.