![]() ![]() The classic game of chess is played on 64 squares and each player starts with 32 chess pieces on the board. ![]() Īlready own a flexible or wooden chess board? Be sure to check out our Wooden Pieces for a handcrafted design that will fit your budget and color needs.įor casual to competitive play at all levels, Plastic Chess Pieces offer a variety of more heavily weighted or detailed chess piece designs that chess players enjoy. See also Club Starter Kits and Club Chess Sets. įor school clubs and classes where group instruction is taking place, Club and Tournament Chess Pieces are best. SELECTING CHESS PIECES FOR A PARTICULAR NEEDSįor young players starting out, we recommend Club and Tournament Chess Pieces. If you prefer to shop for pieces already matched with chessboards start on the Chess Sets page. In the description of the chess pieces, we publish the base diameter so that you can estimate the fit on a chessboard you own or plan to purchase. A theme or other decorative set can occupy 80% or more of the square and still look fine. This is only a general guideline that applies mostly to competitive style pieces. The rule of thumb for matching chess pieces to a board is that the base diameter of the pieces fits about 75% of the square. Silicone pieces are fun, colorful, and safe.Theme chess pieces bring an imaginative spin to the chess game.Stone, marble, or alabaster looks great on display, for the occasional slow game.A luxury set of wood pieces might be the elegance sought for weekly games in the living room.Wood pieces are long-lasting, visually interesting, and good for both new and experienced players.A set of inexpensive plastic pieces is all that a starting player needs for the club.This page contains information about pieces in general as well as advice on how to buy chess pieces that meet your unique needs.īecause the pieces vary so much in appearance, size, feel, and function, many players own more than a few sets. Beginners: Chess Computers to Help You Learn. ![]()
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