Buying chess sets

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TheDolv

Hello! I'm looking to buy me a couple of chess sets. One plastic pieces with vinyl (or what it now is) board, and one wooden pieces and board. 

I can't really decide on whether to go big on the wooden board and buy a Staunton nr. 5, or if I should save a bit on the wooden one and get a DGT chess lessons box together with the plastic one. In that case I'm thinking of buying a Staunton nr. 4 - but this has fields that are 10mm smaller! And I would like to buy it as big as possible, without buying the Staunton nr. 6 which is too expensive at the moment. 

So what is your thoughts on this. Should I buy the smaller board and get the training CD, or should I go bigger now and maybe get the training CD later at some point? 

daviddegale

When you have bought either the pieces or the board you need to buy the size that fits the other half of the equation! regards

TheDolv

I know that. I'm buying two sets with both pieces and board. One is a wooden set for home playing, while the other one is a plastic set for carrying purposes, such as camps and so on. 

But then I can't decide if I should buy the larger wood set and skip the training CD for now, or if I should buy a smaller wood set and buy the training CD now. 

daviddegale

Happy New year KHavn, Then the only thought I can offer is how rare is the large wooden one and what is your rating? I wish you luck.

RulezSuck

Hey Khavn, Happy New Year!!

Though I'm not in a favor of buying a plastic chess set as they looks very creepy in front of wooden pieces and sets. I have bought an awesome chess set and I'm very satisfied with the built quality, its price and quick delivery. You may check here:http://www.chessbazaar.com/staunton-triple-weight-club-chess-set-4q-bud-rose-wood.html

Rest there are many options available online/offline. You may get confused the more research you do. Anyways, my best wishes :)

Good Luck !!

Jion_Wansu