Looking for weighted pieces for 15” Board
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Looking for a piece set preferably weighted for 1.5” square size board. Plastic but would go with a wooden set. If you know of a set let me know.
It should match the board, have you got picture of the board?
Sets with King diameter of about 27-31mm (1.06-1.22") and pawn diameter of 19-22mm (0.74-0.86") would fit perfectly, depending on your preference for more or less space. You are looking for king size of 68-75mm (2.6-2.9").
These say they are single weighted, https://www.houseofstaunton.com/analysis-plastic-chessmen-2-5-king.html
I have the 2.5 inch plastic analysis pieces from ChessHouse, and they are unweighted. The claimed set weight of the HoS set is the same as the ChessHouse set, so I doubt the HoS set has additional weights. Maybe their definition of single weighted is different from this one that came up when I googled 'single weighted chess pieces':
"Single-weighted pieces have a single metal pellet inserted into them - usually made of iron..."
I'm just mentioning this to help prevent any misunderstanding before ordering.
This probably meets your specification, although maybe a bit cramped compared to Pamvo7's measurements: https://www.wholesalechess.com/the-library-marshall-series-plastic-chessmen-2-875-king.html
mjeman wrote:
This probably meets your specification, although maybe a bit cramped compared to Pamvo7's measurements: https://www.wholesalechess.com/the-library-marshall-series-plastic-chessmen-2-875-king.html
Thanks. This does look like it will work
Have a look at this set from Muba on Amazon. I like using this set on my 15" board with 40mm squares. It's probably the biggest (3.5") and heaviest (32oz) set that I found which reasonably works with smaller sized boards. This picture gives a good idea of the fit.
To my surprise, I actually received extra queens with my set.
Chess Set Sizing - Pieces vs Board...
The primary sizing criteria for the pieces vs board is that of square size vs King base diameter...
A good rule of thumb is...
King base diameter = 0.75 * square size
or equivalently....
Square size = 1.33 * King base diameter
Any variation from these ratios, or the size of individual pieces and pawns, becomes a matter of personal preference...
https://blog.chesshouse.com/how-to-select-the-right-size-chessboard-for-pieces/
See also...
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/a-system-for-sizing-chess-pieces-and-boards-long
You might also want to consult the FIDE Manual, Sections 2 and 3 on equipment regulations...
https://www.fide.com/FIDE/handbook/Standards_of_Chess_Equipment_and_tournament_venue.pdf
Yenster1 wrote:
Have a look at this set from Muba on Amazon. I like using this set on my 15" board with 40mm squares. It's probably the biggest (3.5") and heaviest (32oz) set that I found which reasonably works with smaller sized boards. This picture gives a good idea of the fit.
To my surprise, I actually received extra queens with my set.
Imo it's too big for that board. If 4 pawns don't fit into 1 square it's too tight, harder to read the board.
That set is ugly and the pawn is too tall and from first sight it's hard to tell the queen from a bishop and from the king.
Wooden sets are all ugly in that price range.
I think it's easier to find a plastic set that looks nice. Look for any 3" king chess set
Example, not perfectly sized but cheap:
https://www.amazon.com/ELONGDI-Weighted-Chessmens-Waterproof-Replacement/dp/B0CM3KCDMY/
And maybe amazon is not the best place for chess stuff