I'd recommend a cheap plastic tournament set. You could either purchase a bag designed for chess pieces or simply use any old bag you have lying around (e.g., a grocery bag). USCF Sales's website can easily hook you up. The standard plastic set is currently (as of 2023-8-12) listed for $8.95. A drawstring chess bag is available for $5.95.
Recommendations for public stone tables?
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I also like to take a vinyl board to lay over the stone table, just in case. In some cities the table orientation is incorrect (the installers must’ve not been chess players).
Sitting on a stone or marble block/stool for a long while can be uncomfortable. Therefore, pack a beach towel or a pillow. This can especially be the case in cooler weather.
Lastly, it’s always nice to BYOBeverage; hot or cold. So, remember your thermos.
Have fun!
Sitting on a stone or marble block/stool for a long while can be uncomfortable. Therefore, pack a beach towel or a pillow. This can especially be the case in cooler weather.
Lastly, it’s always nice to BYOBeverage; hot or cold. So, remember your thermos.
Have fun!
Hey everyone, I'm curious what people recommend for going to a public chess area with stone tables? I figure a clock and pieces but what pieces do people recommend? How do you transport them?