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Our recommendations from each of the categories

USCF Standard Items

Chessmen and Chess Sets that meet the United States Chess Federation standards:

Chess Sets

- Chessmen and Chessboard standards, as listed below

plus

- Board square between (King's Base / 78%) and (King's Base / 78% + 1/8" (.32cm))
- (Phew!)

Chessmen

- Type: Plastic or Wood, Staunton pattern
- King Height: 3-3/8" (8.65cm) to 4-1/2" (11.54cm)
- King's Base / King's Height ratio: between 40%-50%
- King's Cross: less than or equal to 20% of the total height

Chessboards

- Type: Plastic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, cloth, vinyl, marble; opaque and smooth
- Colors:
  • High contrast between light and dark sections, yet pleasing to the eye
  • Light contrast between the squares and the chessmen, which aids the eye in discerning empty squares
  • Red and black squares are nonstandard
- Squares: 2" (5.08cm) to 2-1/2" (6.35cm)
- Tables:
  • 27" (68.58cm) - 30" (76.2cm) high (normal table height)
  • Provide ample room for accessories and forearms

Chess Club Services

We offer Quantity Discount Pricing on selected items, for chess clubs.
Here is how:

If you are a registered chess club with the United States Chess Federation (USCF), and you register with us,
we will give you access to our Quantity Discount Pricing program.

Each time you visit PacificChess.com and sign in, you will have access to the Quantity Discount Pricing category.
Here you will find discounts on chess sets and accessories that are typically used by chess clubs and tournaments.

Please let us know how else we can help you promote the pleasure, and discipline of the game of chess,
and its associated camaraderie.   Contact Us

Check back often, as we will be frequently adding products, services, and chess club services to this Web Store.

Cheers,
The Staff at PacificChess.com.

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