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Complete Set with 36-inch King (MT36)

Qty   Piece   Width   Height   Weight   (lbs)
2 King 15 ¾" 36 " 50
2 Queen 14 ¾" 29 " 40
4 Rook 13 " 19 ½" 30
4 Bishop 13 " 27 " 25
4 Knight 13 " 24 " 45
16 Pawn 10 " 17 ¾"    20
32 Totals 900

Qty is the total quantity per piece, black and white. Each chess set ships with the regulation 32 pieces.

Width is the diameter of the base, measured in inches, and is accurate to ±10%.

Height is the distance from the base to the highest part of the piece, measured in inches, and is accurate to ±10%.
Weight is the weight of each single piece, accurate to ±15%.

The total weight is for all 32 chess pieces. For shipment, add to that the containers and packing material (about another 20%), plus any accessories you order.
Yes, we have matching teak chess boards
and teak Mega Checkers!
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Although not our largest set, this elegant teak chess set can be handled by most children and the elderly.

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When planning a playing area, consider the minimum size of the square of a chessboard as the diameter of the base of the king (15¾ inches). That minimum would be a chessboard 10 feet and 6 inches on each side. Optimum would be 18-inch squares, which is also a standard for tile sizes, yielding a chessboard 12 feet on each side.


Click to expandClick to expandWhen planning to lift the pieces, particularly for children and the elderly, look to the weight of the queen (40 pounds). Although the king is heavier, his one-square move is done with a simple roll along the edge of the base. The queen has a standard collar 18 inches from the floor that is convenient for lifting. Lifting a bucket with its handle is a similar move, so test lift and walk with a bucket containing 40 pounds. If that is too heavy, consider using a small furniture dolly (under $50 at most large hardware stores).

Pricing Note

As of this writing, teak lumber sells for $8/lb at most hardwood retailers in the US. That will go up over time. A large teak MegaChess set sells for a fraction of this raw material cost.

Considered as an investment, the value of a teak MegaChess set doesn't depreciate — it goes up in value as teak grows more scarce. After over a thousand years, a chess set is not going to go out of style. A MegaChess set has no moving parts, hence nothing to wear out. It will be a family treasure to pass down through many generations.

A MegaChess set is like buying gold that you can enjoy!

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