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Complete Set with 36-inch
King (MT36)
| Qty |
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Piece |
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Width |
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Height |
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Weight |
(lbs) |
| 2 |
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King |
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15 |
¾" |
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36 |
" |
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50 |
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| 2 |
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Queen |
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14 |
¾" |
|
29 |
" |
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40 |
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| 4 |
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Rook |
|
13 |
" |
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19 |
½" |
|
30 |
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| 4 |
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Bishop |
|
13 |
" |
|
27 |
" |
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25 |
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| 4 |
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Knight |
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13 |
" |
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24 |
" |
|
45 |
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| 16 |
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Pawn |
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10 |
" |
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17 |
¾" |
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20 |
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| 32 |
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Totals |
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900 |
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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%),
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Yes, we have matching teak
chess boards and teak Mega Checkers! |
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| You can
see |
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| You can buy |
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Although not our largest set, this elegant teak chess set can be
handled by most children and the elderly.
 

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.
 When 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).
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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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