Any Recommendations About Buying A Chess Set?

The main consideration is where and when you will be playing. For example, larger, more expensive chess sets can act as a centre piece and therefore deserve to be on display as they will grace any room. Not only that, you'll always be instantly ready to play whenever the opportunity arises.

One the other hand, in a flat where living space is at a premium, perhaps a folding chess set that can be easily and neatly stored away is a better solution.

Also worth some thought is the likelihood of you wishing to take your chess set away from home on a regular basis. In these circumstances, it's best to look at more mobile chess sets that are light to carry and can be safely secured in order to prevent pieces being lost in transit.

The style of the chess set is important as well. If you plan to buy chess sets for competition use, there are often normally about which type of chess sets and board that are permissible.