it has plastic pieces, prob why, could be a scam, idk, but its not really cheap
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Well, maybe I’ve just gotten used to the fact that any decent chess board I try to find now, does actually go in the hundreds.
In the pictures this looks like what I kind of had in mind. I am in a sort of situation where at the moment I care more about the board than the pieces.
The cheapest folding boards who are not the box type and don’t come with pieces and are also 20” still cost 20€ more than this one
In the pictures this looks like what I kind of had in mind. I am in a sort of situation where at the moment I care more about the board than the pieces.
The cheapest folding boards who are not the box type and don’t come with pieces and are also 20” still cost 20€ more than this one
Jan 18, 2021
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dont get folding boards, get stuff like mousepad boards and silicone ones if you actually plan on playing
Jan 18, 2021
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wooden boards are not that functional, the average chess player doesnt use them, just for casual board gaming
Jan 18, 2021
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chess.com offers there own shop in the more tab, https://shop.chess.com/
i bought my clock and silicone board there, very safe and good deals
i used this one https://shop.chess.com/regulation-tournament-chess-pieces-and-chess-board-combo-single-weighted/
its super quality and is even weighted and works in tournys
duntcare wrote:
wooden boards are not that functional, the average chess player doesnt use them, just for casual board gaming
Why exactly would you suggest not getting a wooden board?
I myself am a bit conflicted when it comes to choosing a board.
I kind of prefer the look of a wooden board and I haven't had experience with mousepad or silicone boards, so my mind assumes that eventually there would be problems with creases or the board not rolling out completely flat.
I like the convenience of a box board because then you can store the pieces inside as well and probably more often than not I would get a chance to play with someone in person if I meet up with them and take the set with me, so convenience would be a part of it.
But I am interested in knowing your arguments for not getting a wooden board.
I have a nice wooden folding chess set but I dont use it as much as this one. The chess pieces are plastic single weight 900g and the mat is silicone. Only cost £20 in total and I love it.
The reason I use my plastic set more is I worry my wooden one would get damaged. I can leave my plastic set anywhere and it's super easy to transport. The silicone mat you can fold and just chuck in your bag. The pieces just stuffed into a pull string bag.
Are the pieces still somewhat easy to slide on a silicone mat?
Or would a mousepad board be better if I don't want it to be as grippy?
I don't slide my pieces so doesn't bother me.
Mousepad board is better if you want to slide your pieces.
Jan 18, 2021
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After having tried vinyl and silicone many people have come to prefer the (thin) mousepad boards. No problems with them, even if bunched up and stuffed in a bag.
Jan 18, 2021
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chessgamesshop.com isn't a scam. Bought a few items from them and they have always delivered. The reason it is cheap is because they are plastic. I have the same plastic Dubrovnik set.
I added the opposite colors on the Queen's Crown to show that it is the Queen. Had a few of my friends from chess club say that the King and Queen look too similar. So that's the reason you see paint on the Queens.
Jan 18, 2021
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Rhoema wrote:
duntcare wrote:
wooden boards are not that functional, the average chess player doesnt use them, just for casual board gaming
Why exactly would you suggest not getting a wooden board?
I myself am a bit conflicted when it comes to choosing a board.
I kind of prefer the look of a wooden board and I haven't had experience with mousepad or silicone boards, so my mind assumes that eventually there would be problems with creases or the board not rolling out completely flat.
I like the convenience of a box board because then you can store the pieces inside as well and probably more often than not I would get a chance to play with someone in person if I meet up with them and take the set with me, so convenience would be a part of it.
But I am interested in knowing your arguments for not getting a wooden board.
weighted pieces help the un even rolling and most boards come with a roll up bag which you dump your pieces in, thicker boards seem more clumsy to me and weird, i like thinner ones because they seem more tidy and neat, mousepad boards and etc do only work on table tops but wooden ones are like smaller and arent that good for analysis and tournaments, im coming from a competetive point of view here
Hi! First time posting on the forum.
I’ve found this chess set - http://chessgamesshop.com/mobile.php?c=50&p=939 and I am quite confused about its price. It seems too cheap. Am I missing something here? Where’s the catch?