What chess set do you use?
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aha, I found the problem, Firewall is stoping me?!? don't know why but that is the reason so my system says.
Aug 13, 2007
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#22
That is so strange... If you had a firewall problem, you wouldn't even be able to browse the internet...
No I did a check and that's what it said.
I do have a goverment program...I'll get around it soon enough.
Well here they are.
I have another set and board plus the old avon pieces I have to get them out, one problem though I don't have a big enough board!
Aug 13, 2007
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#27
I use a regular one with a carpet (although I don't have much occasion to use it, I'm not surrounded by players... and when I want to check stuff I usually use a small one) but I have a nice onyx one that is coming by mail (but I'm worried as it should be in now) that I bought when I was in India and sent from there: http://www.thechessstore.com/product/MS12CLR which looks exactly like this. However I think my carpet staunton chess set is still the one that is the best to play on.
here's some more
I have to admit eric that was kind of a harsh comment. Shoot I'd play with printed chips if that's all I had.
Aug 13, 2007
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#30
But if all you have is a glass set which cost thrice a good playing set, there's something wrong, or you are just putting it on the table for the show like Eric said :D Because I think anyone who really plays chess knows that it's very awkward to play a glass set like this... at least I think? And I don't think Eric did mean any offense, more like a joke.
erik wrote:
GLASS chess sets? come on guys! glass chess sets are for people to put on their tables to LOOK like they play chess. a real chess sets looks like this:
When I join a chess club, I have every intention of getting one of those roll-up tournament sets and a proper chess clock. For now, however, the glass set, along with Chessmaster 10 and Fritz 10, will have to do.
Another set has caught my eye recently. It's a monstrous wooden (teak) folding set, with 4" squares and 8" kings. The pieces are a lot more nicely carved than the roughly hewn ones that accompany the chess table I was going to buy. Plus, this thing is slightly more portable than a table.
Aug 23, 2007
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#32
I think too big is like too small. The "standard" size or slightly bigger is perfect in my opinion.
Etienne wrote: I think too big is like too small. The "standard" size or slightly bigger is perfect in my opinion.
To each their own. Other than the afore mentioned vinyl regulation tournament set, I have no interest in buying a nice (read: fairly expensive) chess set with less than 15cm kings (15.24 - 20.32 cm. to be precise).
Me, I just have a basic Excaliber Travel chess Bag witch contains a basic roll out Bored...Pices that are about 2 1/2 inch doulbe weighted...I also have an Excaliber Digital chess clock, which I would have researced it more, because I find the standard Chess clock much more easy to use than my digital...
I Like the 3D Wodern chess set and board on chessBase on full Screen.
The chess pieces never get knocked over and also setting them up for a new game is very quick indeed.
I also have a plastic tournament chess set and folded mat board.
Also Collecting the Lord of the Ring Chess Set. Very expensive chess set
Richard Hayden... That is a fantastic chess set. Love the wooden board too. That's what I'm looking for.
Jaques Staunton Tournament Chess Set. Plastic weighted tournament set. And a Lord of the Rings Trilogy Limited Edition set.
Love that Jaques quality 
I have recently bought this set on holiday
check out www.bestchess.eu for some unique wooden sets :)
spaceman wrote:
I have recently bought this set on holiday
check out www.bestchess.eu for some unique wooden sets :)
anyone else notice that the person who took that picture set them up on the wrong sides... white is on 7 & 8...
This is a piece from my chess set 
lol, just kidding. I wish it was, though. I do have a really nice set of the Greek and Roman gods, but we try not to play with that much. Every time we play with it, it breaks something, because it's really fragile. I usually use a really weird set that's mostly abstract shapes, so it's kind of confusing when I try to play. It does give me an advantage when I'm playing someone else, though. :) I'll try to get some pics online sometime soon.