34 chess pieces with green felt padded bottoms, 4 inch king, bonus queens
Professional quality, extra large and extra heavy plastic chess pieces
Tournament vinyl chess board features 2.25 inch squares and algebraic notation
Bonus 16-page Strategy Guide teaches all of the rules of chess
Chess Geek's prized quadruple weighted chess pieces are the best on the market for everyone from beginner to competitive players. The pieces are intricately designed; the set's striking beauty and aesthetic appeal stands out in order to suit the tastes of any chess set enthusiast Put simply, once you go quadruple weight you'll never go back to double weight, so if you're in the market looking for a nice set of plastic pieces, look no further - these pieces rock!
The Staunton design chess pieces looks like regular chess pieces (doesn't confuse the kids), feels substantial, is sturdy, and the pieces don't fall over at the slightest nudge. These exceptionally durable pieces stand firmly in place when set down. They're aesthetically pleasing in both use and appreciation. Chess pieces are beautifully crafted, featuring a 4.0" King with a 1.875" diameter base. Heavy! Each of the pieces is very heavily weighted and the set weighs an impressive four pounds. Pieces feature thick green felt pads on the bottom for ease of play. This set includes a bonus two extra queens to accommodate for pawn promotions.
Chess Geek's roll-up chess board is the all-purpose chess playing board for every chess player. It's a thin high quality vinyl backed with cloth to allow easy, lightweight storage, and a smooth playable surface. The board features clear and legible algebraic notation, and measures 20" by 20" with 2.25" squares. With the excellent roll-up design and smooth playing surface, the vinyl board is perfect for kids, beginners, and meets all tournament chess standards.
Free bonus accompanying 16-page illustrated strategy guide fully and clearly explains all of the rules in the game of chess. The Strategy Guide included in the set explains all of the things a player at any level, from beginner on up, needs to know in order to play the game.