Both sets are beautiful, but for me the color scheme of the larger one looks best. I prefer smaller sets because I study games alone, and with a smaller set I can take off my glasses while playing out games. I prefer weighted pieces.
I also love it that both boards have annotation along the sides!
Hello! Annotation needed for beginners. For more experienced players annotation is not necessary.
My large set is pretty beautiful and from good wood, but I wanted to something new, and just like you, smaller but weighted. Now I have it and I totaly satisfied)
I'm not a beginner. I learned to play chess back in 1970-71, and have left the game and returned several times since then. Annotation along the sides just makes it easier for me, as an older player, to enjoy the game. It's just a personal preference.
Both sets are beautiful, but for me the color scheme of the larger one looks best. I prefer smaller sets because I study games alone, and with a smaller set I can take off my glasses while playing out games. I prefer weighted pieces.
I also love it that both boards have annotation along the sides!
Hello! Annotation needed for beginners. For more experienced players annotation is not necessary.
My large set is pretty beautiful and from good wood, but I wanted to something new, and just like you, smaller but weighted. Now I have it and I totaly satisfied)