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Tournament Chess Set Triple Weighted – As per USCF
I received this neat chess set from a friend who lives in the US and I must say I have treasured it more than the wooden chess boards (that I collected from Kolkata at a discounted price after a GM tournament was over). So much so I am waiting for some more sets that can be used in my training academy. I am talking about the Tournament Chess Set Triple Weighted chess combination.
What is a tournament chess set?
The tournament chess set for tournament play is available with different specifications to keep in mind.
The United States Chess Federation (USCF) specifies that the square size should be anywhere from 2 inches to 2.5 inches.
The King’s height around 3.375 inches to 4.5 inches.
The standard USCF tournament set has 2.25-inch squares and a king’s height of 3.75 inches though you do get 2.5 inches, square-sized boards, too.
It also depends on the country you are playing in.
For example – as per FIDE (International Chess Federation) each square size for competitive play should be between 5 cm to 6 cm (1.97 inches to 2.36 inches), with a king height of 9.5 cm (3.74 inches).
Did you know?
There is a special relationship between the diameter of the King’s base and the square size on which the King stands.
The base diameter should be roughly 80% of the size of the square.
It is this ratio that dictates whether a chessboard and pieces combination has the proper matching parameters.
This makes sure that the pieces are properly spaced.
How big is a tournament chess set
One test you can perform to see if your board has the proper dimensions is to see if you can fit two pawns in one square. This should be possible with most tournament sets.
This means the typical size of the Chessboard would be around 20 to 24 inches including the border.
Where to buy a tournament chess set?
If you’re looking for an affordable, high-quality chess set of weighted plastic Chessmen, look no further than this one – Tournament Chess Set Triple Weighted.
These combos are ideal for schools, chess clubs, and academies as they are quite sturdy. I just order a few sets whenever someone comes from the US.
Our students using the Tournament chess sets in our academy (Golden Chess Centre)
It comes with everything you need to play to play serious Chess!
It comes with a full set of Triple-Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces, a Quiver Chess Bag, and a Regulation Vinyl Chess Board.
The only other thing you would need to buy would be a chess clock and a chess scoresheet book.
This great Chess Set is made as per USCF and FIDE tournament specifications.
The Tournament Chess Set Triple Weighted Combination includes the following items:
Triple Weighted Regulation Plastic Chess Pieces
- Traditional Staunton pattern.
- 3.75″ king with 1.5″ base diameter.
- Complete set of 34 pieces – Includes two additional queens for pawn promotion!
- Manufactured out of plastic and are meant to withstand the toughest abuse.
- Triple weighted for improved stability and performance.
Vinyl Tournament Chessboard (2.25″ Squares)
- Features rank and file labels on all four sides – ideal for beginners!
- Manufactured out of high-grade vinyl and will resist dirt, tearing, and spills
- Rolls up into a tight tube shape for easy transport
Quiver Chess Bag
- 21″ x 6″ in size (flat)
- Easy to open/close zipper secures the chess pieces during transport.
- Large enough to hold all of your chess pieces, rolled-up vinyl chessboard, and other small items.
- Features an adjustable shoulder strap for easy transport.
- Manufactured out of high-grade canvas and will resist dirt, tearing, and spills.
What is meant by Triple weighted?
A triple-weighted piece would have three weights inside the piece that make them heavier to play with.
The basic pieces are hollow plastic with felt on the bottom. These will not stand if there is a breeze while playing out in the open.
Superior quality pieces are fully plastic, meaning they’re slightly heavier than the hollow basic pieces.
The Heavy Tournament pieces (Quadruple weighted chess sets are nothing but the basic pieces with metal filings or weights in them.
When I asked a few Grandmasters about their taste, they seem to prefer medium-weighted pieces.
Maybe they became used to the weight of the standard tournament sets of today.
This is usually the DGT set, used in just about any FIDE rated tournament for quite some time.
This means you can crumple it, roll it, press it in your hand – and when you put it on the table it will fall straight and flat without any sign of crease or wrinkles.
These boards are stretchable in addition to being very crease-resistant.
And you can wash them clean using water and soap.
I have found this board is quite thick, sturdy, and can handle any abuse.
It comes with a non-slip surface which means the pieces do not slip easily.
This may be a let-down for those who like to slide their pieces but that is just a very minor irritant.
This board is best suited for serious classical time control chess which is where I do all my online training.
Moreover, this Chess Board meets FIDE Chess tournament standards too.
If you are from INDIA – Try this Professional Vinyl Chess Board Set. It comes with additional Queens (for Promoted Pawns).
The only other thing you would need to buy would be a chess clock and a chess scoresheet book.
Now that you are about to buy a tournament chess set, why not take online chess classes from a professional coach and take pleasure in beating other chess players?
Classes can be scheduled as per your convenience and level.
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Fantastic quality mate! I liked it.