Compare Plastic Chess Pieces

Here's a handy comparison chart to help you understand chess piece features and ideal uses. You'll also be able to quickly spot combos built with these pieces. Most sets are produced with extra queens and that is shown also.

		Set weight	King	Base	Weight	Extra Queens
	3 3/4" Basic Club Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Scholastic Gear Combo, Chess Set, Chess Set Combo Schools: Club Starter, Budget Club Kit, 20 Pack, 40 Pack Ideal Use: top choice for schools, most affordable club and regulation plastic pieces.	14.4 oz .9 lbs .41 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.5 in 38.1 mm	.8 oz .05 lb .02 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Heavy Club & Tournament Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Chess Set Combo, Chess Set with Fold Board, Schools: Deluxe Club Kit, Chess Set, 20 Pack, 40 Pack Ideal Use: schools or personal use, club style with extra weight	32.8 oz 2.05 lbs .93 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.5 in 38.1 mm	1.9 oz .12 lb .05 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Quality Club Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Quality Combo, Timer Combo, Portable Combo, Chess Set, Chess Set Combo, Chess Set with Mesh Bag, Beginner Kits: Starter Learning Kit, Complete Learning Kit Schools: Classic Club Starter, Standard Club Kit, Ultimate Club Kit, 20 Pack, 40 Pack, Club Set with 17" Board, Ideal Use: original club style piece design, beige and black, for clubs or personal use.	18.2 oz 1.14 lbs .52 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.5 in 38.1 mm	1 oz .06 lb .03 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Executive Staunton II Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Executive II Combo, Schools: 20 Pack, 40 Pack Ideal Use: Personal and club. Tall, slender, and confident pieces with knight's head raised and large rooks. Heavily weighted and often used by chess clubs and coaches. Very impressive alternative to basic club pieces.	35.8 oz 2.24 lbs 1.01 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.75 in 44.45 mm	2.1 oz .13 lb .06 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Commander Staunton Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Ideal Use: personal, casual, club chess. ultra classic Staunton design, heavily weighted, in a variety of color choices.	43.2 oz 2.70 lbs 12.2 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.88 in 47.75 mm	2.2 oz .14 lb .06 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Emisario Player Chess Pieces - black and white ( VIEW) Ideal Use: For the steady and casual player, detailed, sophisticated, and very nicely weighted, the heaviest 3 3/4" set compared.	49.2 oz 3.08 lbs 1.39 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.75 in 44.45 mm	2.4 oz .15 lb .07 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Emisario Play Chess Pieces - brown and sandal ( VIEW ) Ideal Use: In unique browns, for the steady and casual player, detailed, sophisticated, and very nicely weighted , the heaviest 3 3/4" set compared.	49.2 oz 3.08 lbs 1.39 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.75 in 44.45 mm	2.4 oz .15 lb .07 kg	Yes
	3 3/4" Hastings Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Super Tournament Combo Ideal Use: Heavy weighted, highly detailed, realistic knight. Wonderful personal set for personal use.	40.2 oz 2.51 lbs 1.14 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	2 in 50.8 mm	2.1 oz .13 lb .06 kg	Yes
	4" Professional Series Weighted Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Deluxe Professional Combo Ideal Use: A large, classic Staunton design for any chess player who desires an ultra heavy and noticeably larger set.	59 oz 3.69 lbs 1.67 kg	4 in 101.6 mm	1.88 in 47.75 mm	2.2 oz .14 lb .06 kg	Yes
	4" Professional Series Chess Pieces ( VIEW ) Ideal Use: Unweighted model of the large, classic Staunton design for any chess player.	29 oz 1.81 lbs .82 kg	4 in 101.6 mm	1.88 in 47.75 mm	1.4 oz .09 lb .04 kg	Yes
	2 1/2" Analysis Size Plastic Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Combos: Analysis Chess Set Ideal Use: small, travel size, club style pieces	5.1 oz .32 lbs .14 kg	2.5 in 63.5 mm	1 in 25.4 mm	.3 oz .02 lb .009 kg	No
	2 7/8" Marshall Series Chess Pieces ( VIEW) Ideal Use: small, highly detailed and weighted, for players and collectors	25 oz 1.6 lbs .7 kg	2.88 in 73.03 mm	1.25 in 31.75 mm	.8 oz .05 lb .02 kg	Yes
	Plastic Chess Pieces No 6 ( VIEW) Ideal Use: Unique unweighted, solid plastic pieces from Europe. Alternative club style pieces.	19 oz 1.19 lbs .54 kg	3.75 in 95.25 mm	1.5 in 38.1 mm	1 oz .06 lb .03 kg	No

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