Which chess set shoulc I buy?

Originally posted by Sidi
I was looking forward to reading this post since I am also thinking of getting a nice set, and the DGT board is one for me to consider. Is there any chance it can get back onto topic before the site admins delete it please?

Sure, from what I've seen Staunton sets are the tops. As for the DGT boards, the one below $700 posted on page one looks quite nice, but honestly, I wouldn't purchase that unless you have a ton of cash to burn and are very serious about recording games (enough to refuse to simply use pencil and paper).

A nice set will enhance my enjoyment of chess. And if it enhances my enjoyment, then it should help improve my game. So I think a nice set will help most people out.

The question is if the DGT board is worth the money. It would be good because I'd also buy Fritz with it and I would then play more chess, but it's a lot to spend. But with Christmas coming up then it might be a good excuse.

Originally posted by Sidi
A nice set will enhance my enjoyment of chess. And if it enhances my enjoyment, then it should help improve my game. So I think a nice set will help most people out.

It doesn't matter if the chess set cost £50 or £5000 it isn't going to make you a better player.

I agree I wouldn't spend more than 50 dollars on a chess set. However, if you make 100k+ a year or something like that I don't see what's wrong with an electronic move recorder.

I don't think anyone thinks that a better set makes a better player. I do think that playing on a nice wood board and set makes the game more enjoyable.

It's easy to personalize the question to "What would you do with $700" but the question is "I have $700 to spend on a nice chess set, what should I get".

Add the look of that DGT set to that the functionality of recording moves in a quick game for further analysis and I think you get both an aesthetic and functional tool.

The set itself won't make you a better player, but it may well make you enjoy playing chess more. And if you enjoy something more then I think you will become better at whatever it is.

Originally posted by Arctic Jack
I've got roughly 350 UK pound / 700 US dollars to spend.

I'm torn between a traditional wooden board, not sure which one yet or the DGT electronic chess board to use with my laptop. Does anyone have the DGT board? What is the board/pieces quality like? I've read they have brought out more expenisve pieces to use called 'Royal' 'ebonized' 'classic' etc ...[text shortened]... nd? Could you also give me a link so I can see your choice.

Thank you,

Bernard.

http://www.houseofstaunton.com
They offer the best selection I've seen.

Get the DGT one, it sounds awesome.

Beautiful but frivolous if you ask me

get the classic wood peices . waighted of course. more versitile. simple.and just plain classic.. word

Originally posted by Sidi
I was looking forward to reading this post since I am also thinking of getting a nice set, and the DGT board is one for me to consider. Is there any chance it can get back onto topic before the site admins delete it please?

I'm thinking (well since my gf has asked if I wanted it for a combined birthday and xmas present the thinking part is over) of getting the DGT board too, I was a bit dissapointed that it does not record the games without a laptop or pc (I think it might record the last game only). But nevertheless it looks great and can help my chess as you can analyse the games, I'm not sure if it ananlyses the games or whether you have to use a computer software package, maybe someone can let me know (please)?

i agree. being rude and ignorent to everyone is funny. hahahaha

my opinion...who gives a f@#$

chill out fabian