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Best type of chess set for playing? - 2007/11/09 01:40 This is my first posting at the chesscircle forums, so I admit I may have missed some previous version of this topic. Nonetheless, there are new chess sets coming out all the time, so I hope this is not a tiresome repetition of a frequent question.

Aside from many beautiful and extremely expensive classic and collector sets, what is your preferred practical set for play? I just taught my granddaughter how to play chess over an inexpensive but well designed and weighted plastic set, with a 3.75"- 4" king. I found that this is the best for day to day play. Any opinions on favorite playing sets?
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Best type of chess set for playing? - 2007/11/09 14:26 Camphor Chess Set, but it's expensive. In the end, I guess any chess set with unmistakable figurines will do for me.

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Re:Best type of chess set for playing? - 2007/11/09 14:49 Do Camphor chess sets exude a medicinal aroma? You're right; being able to identify the figures is the key in any chess set, weighted or un-, large, medium or small size. But in the heat of battle it better be a weighted one, so the pieces don't tumble.
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Best type of chess set for playing? - 2007/11/09 16:05 It's from camphor wood. Here's the complete description from www.chesssets.com ... "You won't find a better value than this handsome best selling chess set. The board features two pull out, felt-lined drawers on each side to store and protect the chessmen when not in use. The board is crafted from the finest camphor wood with a sleek black border. The English styled chessmen are weighted and meticulously crafted from Sheesham and Kari wood. As an added bonus this set also offers wood crafted checker pieces adding another game for your enjoyment. High quality at an attractive price will surely catch the eye of any chess player looking for a great value."

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Best type of chess set for playing? - 2007/11/09 19:21 Zeabed welcome here

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Re:Best type of chess set for playing? - 2007/11/10 00:01 Thanks, I checked it. The reason I asked is because I've never heard of chess pieces made of camphor. I noted that only the board is made of camphor. The pieces are made of sheesham and some other type of wood I can't remember. Looks like a very nice set indeed.
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