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1. MegaChess Large Chess Pieces - Black and White - Plastic - 12 inch King
Feature
(16) White Chess Pieces; (16) Black Chess Pieces; 12 inch King - Perfect mix of size and value. Note The King is 1 foot tall and is 4.5 inches in diameter.Made of high-density plastic; Waterproof; UV protected; Resists staining and fading
Light enough to take with you on any outing; Popular size for beginners
Perfect for playing at the park, beach, campground or anywhere friends or family gather
Chess Board and Mat are sold separately. We also sell larger chess sets with 16" tall, 25" tall, 37" tall and 49" tall Kings
Description
Standing 12 inches tall, this MegaChess Giant Chess Set comes with (32) Black and White, high-density polyethylene chess pieces. Each individual giant chess piece has a base diameter of 4 to 4.5 inches and weighs between 4 to 6 ounces. The chess pieces are made of rugged, waterproof, and UV-resistant injection molded plastic. These are commercial grade game pieces and will stand up to years of abuse. They withstand the outdoor elements very well and will retain their color. We have these sets in the heat of the Middle East, the humidity of the Far East, the cold of the Rocky Mountains and the sun, sand and salty-air of the Southern California beaches. This MegaChess Giant Chess Pieces Set will inspire children to play.
If you prefer to make the chess pieces a little heavier, you can add fine sand to the pieces but you will need to drill a hole in the base and seal the hole with an adhesive compound.
This Large Chess Set includes:
- (2) Kings - 12 inches tall
- (2) Queens - 11.25 inches tall
- (4) Bishops - 10.5 inches tall
- (4) Knights - 8.5 inches tall
- (4) Rooks - 8.5 inches tall
- (16) Pawns - 8 inches tall
The MegaChess Large Chess set ships from our Dallas-Fort Worth warehouse within 1 business day (typically the same day) of your order. Shipping generally takes 4 business days to most of the continental USA.
Perfect for lawn games, wedding events, backyard games, pubs, wineries, chess clubs, schools, hotels, resorts, campgrounds, special events and anywhere friends or families gather.
Important Note:
- Large Chess Boards and Mats are sold separately.
2. Heavy Tournament Triple Weighted Chess Pieces with 3 3/4 King
Feature
Complete set of 32 triple weighted plastic chess pieces PLUS extra QueensMeet all tournament standards & regulations
Great for chess tournament players and tournament groups as well as chess clubs
Classic Staunton design makes each piece recognizable and easy to play with
Description
Our Heavy Tournament Chess Pieces are just that - heavy! The entire set weighs in at over 2 pounds and has a nice weighted feel. The pieces are easy to play with and their weight makes them perfect for tournaments or blitz play. With a King of 3 3/4 " tall and a 1 1/2 " base, these pieces meet all tournament regulations. The set includes extra queens as well! If you are looking for a distinguishing set that is a step up from a basic club special chess set of pieces at a very reasonable price, then this is your set!3. Premier Tournament Chess Pieces with 4 1/8" King - Natural and Black
Feature
High quality, weighted plastic piecesFull set of 34 chess pieces (including extra queens)
4 1/8" King Height
Regulation Tournament-sized pieces
Description
Our new Quadruple Weighted plastic chess pieces come with a 4 1/8 tall inch king in Natural & Black, is perfect for those discriminating chess players who want an upscale set, without an exorbitant price. You won't find a set of such value for double the cost of this one. The Premier pieces have a beautiful finish. The pieces in natural color, a shade darker than ivory weighs in at a hefty 3.75 pounds. The king weighs a full 65 grams (2.2 ounces.) As you would expect with a set of such quality, there is an extra queen of both colors. The king base is 1 7/8 inches so a board with 2 1/4 inch or larger squares is preferable.4. Staunton No. 6 Tournament Chess Pieces in Wooden Box, 3.9-Inch King
Feature
The king is 3.9 inches (9.9 centimeters); the queen is 3.25 inches (8.3 centimeters); the pawn is 1.8 inches (4.6 centimeters).The case measures 8.27 x 3.03 x 5.51 inches (21 x 7.7 x 14 centimeters).
The case is made from beech and birch; the felt bottom chessmen are made from hornbeam.
This set of chess pieces is handcrafted in Poland.
Description
Staunton chess pieces have been the standard for tournament chess since 1849. These attractive pieces, hand crafted in Poland from hornbeam wood, are packaged in a beautiful wooden box. Each chessman is weighted with metal.5. Chess Royal 30 European Wooden Handmade International Set, 11.81 x 1.97-Inch
Feature
wonderfully detailed collectible carved of solid hornbeam woodFolding Birch wood chess board stows away your chess pieces inside when you're not playing, renewable plantation wood used to make Board
Each chess piece is individually handcrafted
Board measures 11.81 x 1.97 x 11.81-Inchm, Squares measures 1.18 x 1.18-Inch
King: 6.5cm, Queen: 5cm, Pawn: 3.1cm
Description
The Royal 30 Chess Set by Wegiel is one of the finest chess sets available on the market today.
- Quality Board: This board is made from beech and birch wood that gives it a classic, handmade feel that many chess enthusiasts will appreciate. There is room inside the board to securely store each chess piece.
- Handcrafted Chessmen: These felt bottom chessmen are handmade from hornbeam and sycamore wood. The elegantly intricate detail of each playing piece is impressive.
- Classic Aesthetics: This chess set is handcrafted in Poland from farm-grown wood. Its incredibly detailed craftsmanship makes it worthy to be put out on display.
Buy with confidence.
Dimensions:
- Board: 11.75 x 11.75 x 2 inches (30 x 30 x 5 centimeters)
- King: 2.6 inches (6.5 centimeters)
- Queen: 2 inches (5 centimeters)
- Pawn: 1.2 inches (3.1 centimeters)