Most of these DGT enabled pieces are not exactly handsome. Some of them aren’t weighted either so they can tip over if the play gets fast (dont know about the ones in the picture). I think they should play with a nice Zukertort Ivory 4.4″ as in the original 1886 match. Or at least use the better looking HOS DGT pieces modelled after the 1890+ Jaques. Bad looking pieces lead to bad moves :o)
There is a nice set of DGT pieces available. Except for the DGT feature, these pieces look pretty much like the el cheapo set USCF sells for about $40. My 10 year old daughter has a much nicer set that she takes to the club. These sets aren’t worthy of world champioship candidates.
Do they have the chess knights (see your pictures from yesterday) for sale?
– Enrique
The knights are pretty ugly but the real flaw is that the rooks are too small.
Most of these DGT enabled pieces are not exactly handsome. Some of them aren’t weighted either so they can tip over if the play gets fast (dont know about the ones in the picture). I think they should play with a nice Zukertort Ivory 4.4″ as in the original 1886 match.
Or at least use the better looking HOS DGT pieces modelled after the 1890+ Jaques. Bad looking pieces lead to bad moves :o)
There is a nice set of DGT pieces available. Except for the DGT feature, these pieces look pretty much like the el cheapo set USCF sells for about $40. My 10 year old daughter has a much nicer set that she takes to the club. These sets aren’t worthy of world champioship candidates.
Enrique, the official site has a store partner which is offering limited edition commemorative sets for about 350 USD.