Best chess set for under $300usd.
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With so many sets available the choices seem endless. Find & Share a chess set, You have found for under $300usd, A set that you almost can't live without. Or maybe you couldn't live without and purchased it.
Jun 17, 2022
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Hey @oPAWNo,
I am sure you’ll garner lots of differing thoughts.
To start, my ‘current’ favourite would be Biro Sandor’s Romanian Hungarian set which is under USD $200 - here’s a thread on those pieces - it started with my buying a copy and then buying pieces directly from Mr Sandor. Wonderful.
Romanian Hungarian Beauty
Of further interest may be this Five Knights thread - every set therein was purchased for under USD$300 and most for under USD$200 and some for much less than that.
Five Knights
I hope that helps. 👍
I agree 100% with @Powerdigit - for the money, the Biro Sandor set is an incredible value. You are buying a set crafted in excellent quality wood, directly from a European International Master.
The alternative is to spend the same amount of money for a decent set made in India, where you can be almost assured that the poor craftsman who actually made your set is likely receiving a fraction of the price paid. For me, it’s a no brainer!
Incaisa (Peru) makes the Alpha Sumo set for under $200usd. Custom made to order.
How could I overlook Incaisa! My set is about to be shipped, if you prefer smaller rooks (I asked him for smaller ones first, then Sumos later if needed):
I'm all in for the Peru Incaisa Alpha Sumo set. Mine arrived today. Absolutely beautiful and an incredible value. A true heirloom set. Dener Requejo Mejia is the man. I haven't bought a new chess set in many years and I couldn't be happier with this one. Those oversized rooks hold down the corners of the board like the corners of a fortress!
Hey I didn't get an Incaisa certificate with my Alpha Sumo set! LOL I guess at the time, it was a one-time, custom set. Not an official product "series."
@oldquaker Mail that certificate over if you want me to sign it as co-creator. Haha!
That is an incredible beauty, @oldquaker! Enjoy the set!!
Very nice.
@Pawnerai You deserve a plaque similar to the HoS brass plaques that says serial number 1 on it since you helped bring this Apha Sumo version to life.
I’ve seen / played w both the Biro and Incaisa sets. Both are beautiful, couldn’t go wrong w either one. Excellent options for the price you listed…..
Jun 18, 2022
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If your are one of those who as you say "can't live without" a Dubrovnik, you can probably squeeze into to one of Staunton Castles. The set runs 310. and Mandeep offers coupon codes, so you could probably sneak in under 300. with shipping. (maybe)
Jul 24, 2022
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Staunton Castle 3.75" 1849 in Ebony and either distressed or natural boxwood .
