Chess set recommendations

Hello there,

I would like to buy a decent wooden chess set. Nothing too fancy, just something to replace a crap cheap plastic set. Budget around £100 (based in the UK).

Anything I should know? Any recommendations?

Apologies if this question has been discussed in another thread...

Cheers

Just a comment, do you really want a wooden set?
Some well-weighted high quality plastic sets are very nice when used on a good roll-up board, and may be cheaper than a wooden board and set.

Hi Allonautilus,

Thanks for your reply. It's a good question. I think I would like a wooden set. Something that will last forever. Partly for sentimental reasons too.

I would be interested in an example of a high quality plastic set tho. What would you recommend?

I had something like this in mind (commercial website):
http://amchesseq.com/Ultimate-Chess-Set--Triple-Weighted--3-34-King_p_76.html
This one is US based though.

Thanks for the tip. I will do a little research on quality plastic sets.

Much appreciated

If you buy a wooden chess set, for heaven's sake make sure that the pieces have felt on the bottom.

How about this one? (around 82 pounds I guess, consider it 100 with the shipping etc.)

market.satrancokulu.com/miknatisli-staunton-ahsap-takim

We've requested that they buy one for the office ... for those after lunch coffees. If it arrives I may be able to comment more on it, but seems decent from the pics.

House of Staunton, have style & class.

Be like Sarg0n.

Thanks @GoMentalGoBloody . Let me know if you buy one and if so, if it's any good.

@Sarg0n ; House of Staunton looks great. Pricey tho!

I have this one in ebonized instead of rosewood. Very nice pieces and board:
www.chesshouse.com/products/the-grandmaster-chess-set-and-board-combination

Same set, different website:
www.houseofstaunton.com/the-grandmaster-chess-set-and-board-combination-15016.html