Wednesday 29 March 2017

Ways Of Getting The Perfect Expensive Chess Sets

By Ruth Brown


The market is nowadays flooded with chess sets some of which can be used to play while others can serve as decoration in your living room. There are times when they can be used in the library or as center places for study. Depending on your choice, they can still be taken as heirlooms. Whichever use you want to give them, the following tips will help you when selecting expensive chess sets original.

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.

Consider the tournament guidelines. It is not necessary to examine the size of the game pieces to the board unless you are using it for an official match. The general guideline is that the king's base needs to be 78% of the square's width. You can get this by dividing the kings base diameter by 0.78. This gives the proper size of the square. This information will help you when you are purchasing the pieces separate from the board.

One important factor to consider is the durability. If you were intent to be using it on a daily basis, you should get quality and strong pieces. You will be better f with heavy plastics. Maybe your intention is to have something that you can all over, you should choose the small and compact sets. That way you are sure to get the games that are magnetic or are pegged so that they can be protected from the jolts and bumps while you are carrying them.

With wooden sets, you need to have some considerations to make. If you have to go with wood, then you should ensure you have chosen excellent quality. At the same time, wood can make very good materials for chess sets. First, there is the attractive look and very firm and solid feel. On the other hand, they are very heavy and therefore they may not be perfect for someone who travels a lot. When placed in the office they make a very important addition to the good look.

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.

Beauty is everything, and when making your choice, you should consider it. If you go for the China made bone pieces that are crystal or glass-like, they are mostly used for decors. Most of the china pieces will be light unless the base is modified while the glass and the crystal sets may be more ideal. Care should be exercised with these types are they are breakable when mishandled and also attract dirt faster.

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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