Tournament Chess Pieces

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      BELOW ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, YOU MAY FIND THE ANSWER FOR YOURSELF

      Tournament pieces must strictly adhere to the FIDE's strict height and proportion guidelines. FIDE recommends Staunton design, ensuring all pieces are instantly recognizable.

      FIDE recommends King height of 9.5 cm (approx. 3.75 inches) which may differ by up to 10%. So, the standard King height for professional play typically sits between 3.75 to 4 inches.

      Absolutely. They are specifically crafted from durable woods and designed to withstand the rigorous wear and tear of continuous play.

      No, tournament sets are intentionally designed to enhance playability. They feature robust, slightly thicker carvings (like sturdier cross finials) to prevent breakage during fast clock punching.

      Not strictly mandatory by rules, having extra queens is an advantage. All top-tier tournament sets include extra queens so players don't have to use an inverted rook for pawn promotion.