Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Ways Of 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.

It is very important to follow the tournament procedure, but unless you are using the pieces for an official match, you do not have to be keen on the size of the chess piece to the board. Normally the general rule is that the kings base should cover slightly more than a quarter of the width of the square. By diving the diameter of the king base by 0.78, you will be able to determine the appropriate size.

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.

Make special considerations when getting the wooden sets. When purchasing the set made from wood, then choose wood of excellent quality. Wood is a great material for a game. They are impressive to look at. The pieces also have a very solid feel. However, these sets tend to be hefty and therefore, are not ideal for traveling. The wood game can also be a great addition to your office.

You should check for uniformity. When you are buying this set, you should look at the pieces. More importantly look at the Knights, as they can represent up to 50% of the total cost of the pieces of chess. The cost of the set is added to the finish, uniformity and the quality of the turnings. Look at the craftsmanship of the Kings crown. Remember that the knights and the king are the most important pieces in any game set.

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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