Heavy club set

Bobby Fischer Ultimate Set

by Chess House

Extra-heavy plastic pieces with felted bottoms and grooved knights, on a flex-pad board. A favourite of blitz players.

$94.95at Chess House, checked November 2026

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Best forClub players who want plastic that feels like wood

Made by: Chess House
Type: Heavy club set

Why we picked it

Extra-heavy weighting, 3.8 lb for the set
Thick billiard-felt bases
Large-headed pawns and bishops that are easy to grab

Keep in mind

More than twice the price of a standard club set.

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