Wooden pieces
by Chessbazaar
Weighted, hand-carved tournament pieces in ebonised wood and boxwood, from an Indian workshop that sells worldwide.
Best forA first serious wooden set
Pieces only. Add a 2.25-inch board, and allow for international shipping.
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Heavy club setBobby Fischer Ultimate SetChess HouseExtra-heavy plastic pieces with felted bottoms and grooved knights, on a flex-pad board. A favourite of blitz players.$94.95$50 to $150
Wooden boardEbony and Maple BoardChessbazaarA 21-inch board in genuine ebony and maple with 55 mm squares, the right size for tournament pieces.$349.99$150 to $400
Plastic setChampionship Set, Academy EditionWorld ChessThe modern world championship design by Daniel Weil, made affordably in plastic.$49Under $50Goes well with
Best first smart boardSmart boards · Smart boardChessnut AirChessnutA compact board that recognises every piece and lights up your opponent’s moves. It is the board most people buy first.$249.99$150 to $400
Best for learningSmart boards · Teaching smart boardChessUp 2Bryght LabsA Wi-Fi board with a touchscreen that shows legal moves and rates your choices as you play. Chess.com supports it officially.$349.99$150 to $400
The clock to buy onceClocks · Tournament clockDGT 3000DGTThe official FIDE clock, used at the World Championship, the Candidates and the World Cup. It handles every time control there is.$89.95$50 to $150Chosen because players widely use and recommend it, not because a maker paid to be listed. We don’t earn commissions from these links. Prices change often; check the store before you buy. About this guide
