Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Tips On Getting The Perfect Expensive Chess Sets

By Ruth Brown


Today, there are many available chess games out there that can make it confusing for you to pick one for purchase. The chess sets can be used to play or as a decorative aspect in your house. You can use the chess sets in your library as centerpieces or even at times as heirlooms. Their collective quality is what will determine their value. This article highlights some tips that you will need when selecting expensive chess sets.

The first thing is to determine why you want them or what use you will give them. You may decide to have them simply for playing, or if not so you may want to just use them as decors. If your choice is to play with them, then you need to make sure you choose something that is realistically game like. Your choice should be in line with your style and liking.

Put into consideration the tournament guidelines. Unless you are using the piece for official purposes, then there is no need even to consider the size of those pieces to the board. The average size of this kings base should be 78% of these squares width. This is calculated by dividing the kings diameter of any base by 0.78, and this should give you the required size of that square. This information will come in handy when you want to purchase the set pieces and the board separately.

You should consider the durability. You should get a strong set if you are planning on using it daily. Getting a weighted plastic chess, would be an excellent option. You can get the travel set which is small and compact if you need a piece that you could carry anywhere. This type of game will be magnetic or pegged so as to protect it from the jolts and bumps. They can be folded, and the pawns can be kept inside.

If you opt for the wooden piece, you will need to be extra keen. You will need to get wood that is of still the best quality. Wooden game pieces are not only impressive to look at but are efficient as well. Wood offers that solid materialistic feel. It can also be a good piece to be kept in the office. However, wooden chess games are not ideal for traveling as they are heavy.

One other factor to consider is the uniformity of the pieces. The cost the pieces is pegged on the uniformity, the finishing, and the quality. The design also makes an integral part of the whole thing and should not be ignored. Do not forget the importance of the king and the knight when you are doing your selection.

Consider getting attractive game pieces probably made from bone china or crystal. These are very suitable to be used for decorative purposes. However, there are glass sets that are more practical. The crystal made sets are a bit hefty compared to the light china made whose weight depends on the weight of a base of those pieces. They are attractive to look at but very fragile and break easily when they drop. They are also very easily dirtied by prints or even dirt debris.

The comforting information is that most expensive sets are of high quality and chances of getting disappointed are minimal. There are myriad styles and designs where you can choose from; you should take the time to ensure your choice will not let you down.




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