Chess

Equipment
1. Chess Set
2. Chess Board
3. Chess Table
4. Chess Piece
5. Chess Clock
6. Travel Chess Bag
7. Score Sheets
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1.Chess set

The set includes the board plus all other pieces

(pawns, bishops, rooks, knights, the king, and the
queen). Chess sets are aesthetically attractive and
sleekly designed. The color and sizes of pieces are
precisely chosen to match and contrast with the
board’s squares. Chess sets come in special travel
versions, which are perfect for using during a train,
plane, or car trips.
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2. The Chess Board

On the chess board, the squares are 1.25 inches, and the
size of the king’s base is 1.3 inches (approx. 65mm).
Squares with a size of 57mm are usually ideal for pieces
in this age range. The darker squares on the chess board
can vary from black, to dark green, or brown the
lighter colored squares can either be white or off-white
in color.
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3. Chess Tables

For tournaments, the size of the table must have a

minimum length twice that of an actual chess board, and
the width should be 15 to 20 centimeters more than that
of a chess board. For FIDE tournaments, players must
use atable that is 120 by 80 centimeters. For both
players, the height of the tableand chair has to be
comfortable. It is necessary that chairs and tables do
notmake any noise while players play.
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4. Chess Pieces

In 1849, the first ever original pieces created were

referred to as “Staunton chess pieces.” They are still the
standard ones used in all matches, and maybe made out
of plastic or wooden materials. They are usually white
or black. Sometimes, you will find them in other colors,
like dark wood or red..
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4. Chess Pieces

Even though colors may vary, players still refer

to them as “black” or“white.” On a standard chess
board, the king must be 85 to 105 millimeters tall (this is
about 3.35 to 4.13 inches). The diameter of the king has
to be approximately 50% of its actual height. All
other pieces need to be proportional to the king.
This means pieces have to be well-balanced for
height, width, and shape.
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5. Chess Clocks

In chess games where players use time control,

adjacent game clocks(consisting of two buttons) may
be used. One button stops the clock and the other starts
the timer. These buttons prevent the clocks from
simultaneously running. The clocks can either be digital
or analog.
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Historically, the first ever clocks used to record game
time in achess tournament were back in the early
19th century. In that era,hourglasses with sand were
common clocks, keeping track of the time spentto finish
the game. Each player had separate hourglasses to track
time.
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These days, digital clocks which allow players to
more effectively control time, have become more popular.
Whenever a player makes a move, they punch the clock, and
it saves additional time. An important feature of chess clocks
is their sturdiness. Another quality to note is loudness.
The clock has to be audible, but not distracting.