| There are no shortages of chess sets for you to | | | | between the Classic Staunton Chess Set or a theme |
| choose from out there. As a result BraRoe Chess | | | | that you like (i.e. Civil War, Mythology, etc.); purchase |
| would like to provide you this service to help make you | | | | the set, and wait for it to arrive. |
| experience the best that it can be. | | | | The second option, takes a little more thought. |
| When you look to purchase a chess set, you two | | | | Matching wood types: |
| different options in front of you: | | | | Wood Chess Sets: |
| • Choose a combination of pieces and a board that | | | | Ebony pieces match well with basic Black and White |
| has been pre-selected for you | | | | boards or with Ebony/Madrona Board |
| • Individually choose the chess pieces and the | | | | Rosewood pieces look great with boards that are also |
| chess board for you own chess set | | | | rosewood or those made from Mahogany |
| With both options, there are a couple of things that you | | | | Sheesham woods fit best with Walnut boards as well |
| want to keep in mind. The first is price. Choose chess | | | | as with Bubinga or Hazelnut Boards |
| set that is built to last. You are going to have many | | | | Metal Chess Sets: |
| memories attached to your set, and one of the best | | | | Metal Sets match with wood boards, but also go well |
| things that you can do is to keep the set around for | | | | with brass boards as well as leatherette boards |
| generation to enjoy. Always buy the highest quality set | | | | Matching Size |
| that you can afford. | | | | The size of the chess board square is determined |
| Second is quality. The quality is something that you will | | | | from the diameter of the chess pieces’ King. Take |
| be able to both see and feel. The pieces should have | | | | the diameter and multiply it by 1.33 (4/3). If need be, you |
| a good solid feel to them every time you pick one up. | | | | can go a little bigger, but you really don’t want to |
| Next, pay attention to the crown of the King, the finer | | | | go smaller. Example a 1.25 diameter base x 1.33 is 1.66 |
| the details, then the higher the quality. Lastly, the knight | | | | inch board. Boards with 1.75-inch boards would be |
| is the most noticeable piece that you will have on your | | | | perfect. |
| board. Study it curves and details. True quality sets will | | | | After that, all you need is to order the chess pieces |
| have a finely, hand-carved knight. | | | | and board and start creating you own chess |
| Now keeping this in mind, choosing an existing Chess | | | | memories. |
| Set is much simpler. You take the time to choose | | | | |