Wooden Chess Sets
Wood is the most common material used for production of chess sets and chessboards. One might say wooden chess sets are the classical approach: they are used in all top-level tournaments. It is hard to imagine a World Championship match played with anything else.
Wooden pieces come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Apart from the standard design, there are pieces that replicate sets used a long time ago, and also some unusual, modern designs. For beginner, the standard design would be the best idea.
A wooden chess set
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Size of the pieces is usually described by "king height" and "king base diameter". The king is usually the largest piece in a set. Meaning of height is obvious. The base diameter is important if you already have a chessboard or if you buy chessboard and pieces separately. Make sure that the pieces fit the board.
Prices of wooden chess sets wary. A good quality set can be bought for as little as 50$. Depending on size and types of wood used prices go up to 1000$ and even more for some special luxury sets.
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