Looking For Good Chess Set
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Negyxo
Mar 17, 2023
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I am new to the game and looking to buy a chess set, I like the wood sets best, but I don’t know what style/size to go with. Any suggestions?
Mar 17, 2023
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#2
Chesshouse is an outstanding chess dealer get something looks like a traditional Staunton design. Go to eBay and look for Lardy sets.
Get something in the 3.5- 4 inches.
There are very nice plastic options too.
Close to 200$ for new. Sales can help
Many styles but simple is more straightforward for play.
Get something in the 3.5- 4 inches.
There are very nice plastic options too.
Close to 200$ for new. Sales can help
Many styles but simple is more straightforward for play.
Check out the chess retailers cited here, which are generally well-known and have good reputations for the quality of their products and service. They all sell both wood and plastic sets in addition to a wide range of other chess related products...
Chess Sets for Club & Tournament Play...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/chess-sets-for-club-tournament-play
The most popular style/design (i.e., in the West - North/South America, USA, Europe, etc.) of chess pieces is the "Staunton" design, which typically features a cross finial at the top of the King...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staunton_chess_set
Note also in my blog article the comment relating to choosing the size of the set (i.e., piece size vs board size), which is conventionally (and appropriately) related to the ratio of the King's base diameter to the board's square size, where a good rule of thumb is: King base/square size = 0.75 (approximately). The King's actual height (as well as the height of the other pieces) is essentially a matter of personal preference and is thus a secondary consideration versus the aforementioned ratio...
http://blog.chesshouse.com/how-to-select-the-right-size-chessboard-for-pieces/
Finally, be sure to check out my chess.com blog for more helpful articles and resources for improving your chess...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell
Mar 17, 2023
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#4
I started with The best chest set ever 4x weighted pieces and like them quite a lot! They are plastic tho but do not feel cheap at all. The other recommendation to start could be maybe a tournament set from house of Staunton I just bought it as my first wood set and it includes pieces, folding wood board, and a deluxe carrying bag for u dear 200 which isn’t that bad all things considered.
Hi, I have very nice chess sets in the Philippine Staunton pattern for sale, which I can only recommend. Check here:
Do not buy a 4+ inch chess set for your first set. Stay in the range 3.5-3.75 inch