Wooden set
by World Chess
Daniel Weil’s championship design in wood, the official set of FIDE world championship events, on wenge, walnut or rosewood boards.
Best forFans who want the pieces they have watched in title matches
It costs more than equally well-made traditional sets.
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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
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
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
