How to Select the Right Chess Set!
There are no shortages of chess sets for you to choose from out there. As a result BraRoe Chess would like to provide you this service to help make you experience the best that it can be.
When you look to purchase a chess set, you two different options in front of you:
• Choose a combination of pieces and a board that has been pre-selected for you
• Individually choose the chess pieces and the chess board for you own chess set
With both options, there are a couple of things that you want to keep in mind. The first is price. Choose chess set that is built to last. You are going to have many memories attached to your set, and one of the best things that you can do is to keep the set around for generation to enjoy. Always buy the highest quality set that you can afford.
Second is quality. The quality is something that you will be able to both see and feel. The pieces should have a good solid feel to them every time you pick one up. Next, pay attention to the crown of the King, the finer the details, then the higher the quality. Lastly, the knight is the most noticeable piece that you will have on your board. Study it curves and details. True quality sets will have a finely, hand-carved knight.
Now keeping this in mind, choosing an existing Chess Set is much simpler. You take the time to choose between the Classic Staunton Chess Set or a theme that you like (i.e. Civil War, Mythology, etc.); purchase the set, and wait for it to arrive.
The second option, takes a little more thought.
Matching wood types:
Wood Chess Sets:
Ebony pieces match well with basic Black and White boards or with Ebony/Madrona Board
Rosewood pieces look great with boards that are also rosewood or those made from Mahogany
Sheesham woods fit best with Walnut boards as well as with Bubinga or Hazelnut Boards
Metal Chess Sets:
Metal Sets match with wood boards, but also go well with brass boards as well as leatherette boards
Matching Size
The size of the chess board square is determined from the diameter of the chess pieces’ King. Take the diameter and multiply it by 1.33 (4/3). If need be, you can go a little bigger, but you really don’t want to go smaller. Example a 1.25 diameter base x 1.33 is 1.66 inch board. Boards with 1.75-inch boards would be perfect.
After that, all you need is to order the chess pieces and board and start creating you own chess memories.
A Piece of Ebony (SB) Produced by Kwapi T. Vengesayi
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Yacht Model | US $695.00 | 56m |
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Rare Antique Dominoes in Original Box w/SlidingLid~Ivory & Ebony/ Wood~Set of 54 | US $99.99 | 2h 9m |
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NEW SIZE 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/10 1/16 1/32 VIOLIN+BOOK | US $56.98 | 2h 47m |
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Lenox - Gorgeous 3 Piece Salad Set ' Scoop Collection ' Aluminum Serveware - NIB | US $45.90 | 2h 48m |
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PROMOTIONAL VIP WALKING STICK GORGEOUS CRAFTED ART CANE | US $79.99 | 2h 55m |
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FREE GIFT Elephant Head walking stick Carved bone cane | US $89.99 | 2h 57m |
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Lancome best of eyes set | US $35.00 | 2h 58m |
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GENUINE ORANGE SPECIAL DRESS CODE WALKING STICK CARVED CANE | US $69.99 | 2h 58m |
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Handcraft Wonderful Lucky walking stick indian art cane | US $69.99 | 2h 59m |
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Antique LK Handcarved Ox Bone Handle Walking Cane Stick | US $69.99 | 3h |
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Two Late 1800s German 4/4 Violins | US $351.00 | 3h 10m |
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Armen Living Sonata Stationary Backless Barstool In Brown/Oak 26" | US $39.99 | 3h 11m |
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NEW CECILIO 16.5" 16" 15.5" 15" 1pc BACK FLAMED VIOLA | US $379.98 | 3h 17m |
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Hand Made New Helmke Left Hand 1/2 Size Violin Set w/Case, Bow, & Rosin | US $103.95 | 3h 47m |
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Pre Owned Rolex Cellini Danaos Rose and White 18 karat gold | US $5,250.00 | 3h 51m |
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Pristine Gretsch Black Falcon G6136 TBK for Sale | US $2,299.00 | 4h 4m |
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Hand Made New Helmke 1/32 Size Child Violin Set w/Locking Case, Bow, & Rosin | US $92.95 | 4h 7m |
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TRADE-BEADS-ANTIQUE-RARE-BLACK-CORAL-PRAYER-BEAD-WITH-ANCIENT-CARNELIAN | US $24.45 | 4h 8m |
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Tree of Life (Ujamaa) Wood Carved Figure African Art GORGEOUS PIECE | US $139.00 | 4h 58m |
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African Elder Hand Carved Solid Wood Figure African Art | US $15.00 | 5h |
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Early Americans Ebony Collection "Smile for the Camera" | US $9.99 | 5h 4m |
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The Early Americans Ebony Series "Spoonsman" | US $9.99 | 5h 5m |
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Early Americans Ebony Collection "Banjo Man" | US $9.99 | 5h 6m |
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Vintage Allan Adler (Silversmith to Hollywood) Sterling Silver Pitcher - USA | US $338.00 | 5h 32m |
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3 beautiful handcarved soapstone "tiles" bought in Mex. in 1960s. Same owner. | US $325.00 | 5h 33m |
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Closeout 4/4 Handmade Stradivari Copy Style Violin Fiddle Case Bow Set Full Size | US $87.95 | 5h 44m |
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School Days Pearls and Sparkling Crystals Sterling Charm Bracelet | US $63.00 | 5h 47m |
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African Ebony carved Wall hanging | US $17.99 | 5h 49m |
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Handturned Cocobolo goblet | US $5.50 | 5h 51m |
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Dramatic Tiger Dreams Lampwork Crystals and Pearl Charm Bracelet | US $67.00 | 5h 54m |
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Adorable Dalmation, Pearl and Sparkling Crystals Sterling Charm Bracelet | US $55.00 | 5h 56m |
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Adorable Pug Love Pendant Pearls and Crystals Sterling Necklace | US $77.00 | 5h 58m |
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Hawaiian Flowers Pearls and Elegant Crystals Sterling Jewelry Set | US $77.00 | 5h 59m |
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DREIDEL STERLING SILVER DROP- Hanukkah,EBONY,JUDAICA,HANDMADE,JERUSALEM,ISRAEL | US $520.00 | 6h 4m |
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Goth Skull Pendant Crystals and Pearl Sterling Necklace | US $67.00 | 6h 4m |
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NAPKIN RING OWL, ROSEWOOD, GIFT, MOTHER OF PEARL, HANDMADE, BIRD,HOME DECOR | US $85.00 | 6h 4m |
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Padauk lidded finial box | US $1.04 | 6h 4m |
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Vintage Tanganyika Hand Carved Ebony Wood Womans Head - RARE | US $159.00 | 6h 4m |
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ANTIQUE BLACK MOURNING BAR PIN VICTORIAN WIDOW EBONY JEWELRY Art Nouveau Deco | US $9.99 | 6h 5m |
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Adorable Poodle Pearls and Beautiful Crystal Sterling Necklace | US $63.00 | 6h 5m |
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Georg Jensen Tea / Coffee Serving Set 3 Piece Sterling Silver Ebony Handle | US $2,600.00 | 6h 6m |
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DREIDEL BELL (Purple Heart) - Hanukkah,STERLING SILVER, EBONY, JUDAICA,HANDMADE | US $640.00 | 6h 6m |
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CHARITY BOX(TZEDAKAH)-STERLING SILVER, EBONY, JUDAICA, JERUSALEM, HANDMADE,GIFT | US $1,450.00 | 6h 7m |
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Spice Container Pomegranate - STERLING SILVER, EBONY, JUDAICA,JERUSALEM,HANDMADE | US $2,900.00 | 6h 7m |
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Goth Vampire Queen Pendant and Elegant Crystals Necklace | US $67.00 | 6h 8m |
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DREIDEL JEWISH ROULETTE - STERLING SILVER, EBONY, JUDAICA, HANNUKAH, HANDMADE | US $2,300.00 | 6h 8m |
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DREIDEL BELL Yellow -STERLING SILVER,EBONY,JUDAICA,HANDMADE, HANNUKAH,JERUSALEM | US $640.00 | 6h 10m |
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Gibson Custom Les Paul Tak Matsumoto DC in Ebony | US $5,200.00 | 6h 12m |
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ALL SOLIDWOOD FULL SIZE 4/4 1/2 EBONY CONCERT CELLO | US $379.98 | 6h 17m |
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African Ebony Wood Female Statue Wood Figurine Carved art antique? Sculpture Art | US $44.99 | 6h 25m |
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Switch Wild-IV Electric Guitar with DragonFire 16.9K on the bridge and 8.3K neck | US $200.00 | 6h 33m |
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VINTAGE ASIAN BUDDHA-TURTLE NETSUKE-JADE-RINGS-MULTI TRAC LINK CHARM BRACELET | US $31.00 | 6h 45m |
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NEW 4/4 3/4 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/10 STUDENT VIOLIN +$75 GIFTS | US $56.98 | 6h 47m |
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Pro. Wood Grain 8 Holes / Key of C Fife Flute with leatherette bag & Chart-#M8 | US $12.99 | 7h 10m |
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LEVENGER AMAZONIA CARD HOLDER *NEW* | US $34.95 | 7h 14m |
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GABON EBONY 12"x 2"x 2" | US $15.50 | 7h 17m |
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OPERA Signature Violin #1974 PRO+ Carpathian Spruce Outstanding Open tone. | US $207.50 | 7h 17m |
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Virgin Mary~Our Lady of the Appeared ~Peru Handmade Wood Sculpture by NOVICA | US $79.95 | 7h 18m |
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Pro. New 6 Holes / Key of C Black Irish Whistle with leatherette bag-#M8 | US $9.99 | 7h 21m |
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BRONZE FLATWARE SET FROM SIAM, 66 PIECES IN CASE | US $75.00 | 7h 28m |