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Chess Set Variants and Fundamentals: A Buyer's Guide

Article Category: Entertainment

Author Name: chickie maxwell

It is a fact that there is more than one type of chess set sold in stores today. With so many alternatives to choose from, beginners sometimes ask for pointers regarding what to look for and how to assess each item they see. Here are a few tips to help new chess players as they seek out their very first chess board and chess pieces.

Two Fundamental Types

There are many ways to categorize the many sets of chess games sold in stores. However, for the sake of purchasing different items, we can group them into two fundamental classes: pre-packed sets and non-pre-packed sets.

A pre-packed set is one that a lot of people are very well used to buying. It is a chess set that comes with a full set of chess pieces and the chess board. In contrast, a non-pre-packed set will not be sold with a chess board to match the set of chess pieces.

Those who want to make things much simpler should purchase the first variant, the one that has the chess board and chess men in it. It's a lot easier since people don't have to match the size of the board to the size of the chess pieces, specifically the king.

On the other hand, if chess players have more experience in the game - then they can simply pick one of the sets that do not include a chess board. It allows them to mix and match boards with chess men - thus giving them more options.

Recommendation: Beginners can start with pre-packed sets to make the choices simpler. After they have gained a relatively good amount of experience they already know the size of the chess pieces and board that they are comfortable with. They can then assemble their chess set and go for ones that aren't pre-packed.

Type of Game

The next big question is the type of game one wants to play. If players are not really that serious about the game and only want to enjoy the game with friends when they hang out then a low cost set that may not exactly be according to standard size will work just fine.

A lot of these inexpensive boards and chess pieces are sold for less than $20. They're quite a good deal since they don't really cost that much and are pretty durable. Players get to choose from wood or plastic as the type of material for their set.

In case people want to have a carry around chess set, then they can buy a pocket edition set. These are usually the small magnetic sets made out of plastic or with a metal coated or finished chess board. The bottom of the chess pieces are often outfitted with magnets to keep the pieces in place during travel. The only drawback to pocket edition sets is that some folks will have to strain with their eyes a bit just to distinguish one chess piece from the other.

For people who are really serious about the game, they can buy competition standard sets. Expect them to have price tags of around $40 on average. They're elegantly finished and are perfectly balanced. Some are carved from wood, while others are made of high quality plastic. Enthusiasts will have to match their budget with the chess set that will suit their needs.

Keywords: chess set

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