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Re: Chess Set Recommendations? Barbus #207768 12/15/14 12:08 PM
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ConnectingDots Member C Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 848	If you go with a bag that requires rolling the board, turn it over before rolling it, so that it's easier to use when you open it again. (I think I have that right, I'm not near ours now.)

Re: Chess Set Recommendations? Porosenok96 #207773 12/15/14 12:36 PM
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Bostonian Member B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,641 Likes: 3 MA	Originally Posted by Porosenok96 99% of the kids playing at chess tournaments have this set http://www.uscfsales.com/chess-sets...-pieces-vinyl-chessboard-deluxe-bag.html You can get single-weighted, if you are afraid that this one is too heavy (and it probably is for a 6yo chess player). Triple-weighted is good for small children, because they tend to knock things over. They will be strong enough to easily move the pieces. At a tournament, players are sitting at opposites sides of a table, and small children have trouble reaching the opposite side of the usual tournament-size board. A set for playing at home on the floor should probably be smaller.

Re: Chess Set Recommendations? Porosenok96 #207776 12/15/14 01:26 PM
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Sunshinemama5 Junior Member S Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 8	Originally Posted by Porosenok96 99% of the kids playing at chess tournaments have this set http://www.uscfsales.com/chess-sets...-pieces-vinyl-chessboard-deluxe-bag.html You can get single-weighted, if you are afraid that this one is too heavy (and it probably is for a 6yo chess player). You definitely don't need something more expensive now, but later, if you'll decide to go to a tournament, you'll have to invest in a good chess clock. My ds7 plays in tournaments and got one that looks like this for his 6th birthday from a friend who also plays in tournaments. The pieces aren't heavy so maybe it's not this exact one. I definitely recommend getting one like this with a bag and board that rolls up. I also recommend chess clubs and tournaments. Great fun for a chess player!

Re: Chess Set Recommendations? Barbus #207808 12/16/14 08:30 AM
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OP Barbus Junior Member Joined: May 2014 Posts: 26 Northeast Ohio	Thanks, everyone! I feel much more informed and confident making a purchase.

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