Buying Your First Chess Set

Standard tournament chess set (Photo by Deva Darshan on Unsplash. )

​So you are now considering buying your student chess player his/her first chess set?
 
Well here is a tip.  The chess set should be functional and durable.
 
A functional chess set would be fit for its purpose.  In this case you want a chess set that can be used in World Chess Federation (FIDE) regulated tournament.  Chess sets comprise the pieces and the board.  Please ensure that the chessboard has letters and numbers printed on the edges of the chessboard.
 
As for the chess pieces, please ensure that they are durable and can comfortably take the dropping and tumbling that they are likely to experience.




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So I recommend a solid plastic tournament regulation chess set.  A quick call or email to a community chess club or chess association will ensure that you are directed to a suitable chess set to fit your budget and your student chess player’s needs.   

For additional information send email to kean@nimblemindschess.org 

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