Chess sets

Chess Set Sizes, Explained: King Height, Square Size and the 75 Percent Rule

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Chess Set Sizes, Explained: King Height, Square Size and the 75 Percent Rule

A chess set has two numbers that matter: the height of the king and the width of a square. Here is how they fit together, what the rulebooks say, and which size belongs in which room.
How to Set Up a Chess Set: Step-by-Step Instructions

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How to Set Up a Chess Set: Step-by-Step Instructions

Light square on the right, queen on her own colour, pawns in front: how to set up a chess board correctly, with a diagram of the starting position and the two mistakes everyone makes once.