good idea to get physical workout while playing.

Anyone know where I can get the set that they play with at the Tal Memorial? I want that one 

@chessmanfmarshall  you're technically correct the pieces are slightly too large but they don't seem to be in person

"The proper square size for a set of good Staunton chess pieces is such that the width of the base of the King should be 78% of the width of a square. So, divide the King's base diameter by 0.78 and you get the proper square size. You can increase the square size by 1/8", but the square size should not be any smaller. For example, a Staunton King with a base diameter of 1.75" would require a square size of 2.25" x 0.78 = 1.75" (1.75 / .78 = 2.24). Hence, you should use a chessboard with squares of either 2.25" or 2.375" (+1/8"). But a very simple way is just add .5 inches to the King base. That should do it!" (in my case the sq is only .375" bigger than the King's base diameter)

http://www.chesscentral.com/Buy_Chess_Sets_a/171.htm

PS: I noticed at least one dealer selling a set with a 2" King recommends a bd with sqs 2.25" - 2.5", I may have followed this or a similar recommendation

Balachandar yes the men are wood not plastic

are the pieces wooden?

See my blog post with the same pictures and a description of the chess set specs. I bought it a few years ago

                      Just give us the height of the King!

cool size very weird