Official World Chess Electronic Pieces

Main Features of Official World Chess Electronic Pieces

Official World Chess Electronic Pieces are the championship-standard pieces in an electronic edition, powered by DGT technology and designed to work seamlessly with DGT-powered e-boards. They are positioned for three core use cases: official events, content creation/streaming workflows, and high-quality casual play where reliable move recognition matters.

What makes this set especially compelling is the combination of heritage and functionality. The official FIDE set was unveiled at the 2013 World Championship Match in Chennai, and it is presented as the very design used when Magnus Carlsen defeated Viswanathan Anand to become World Champion—an important credibility signal for buyers who care about authenticity as much as performance.

For shoppers looking to Buy World Chess Electronic Pieces, the key benefit is simple: these pieces deliver the “official” tournament look while unlocking the DGT ecosystem for digital boards and broadcast-ready play.

Consistency matters, especially for players who appreciate tournament standards. Seeing all chess pieces together makes it easier to evaluate the proportions, detailing, and overall harmony of the complete set before making a decision.

Official World Chess Electronic Pieces Specifications

• King height: 93 mm / 3.7 inches.
  
  

• Material: Boxwood.
  
  

• Extra queens: Included (useful for promotion-heavy formats and training)
  
  

• Compatibility: Fully compatible with all DGT electronic boards, including DGT Smart Boards and the Revelation Chess Computer.
  
  

Commercial note for decision-making: the current World Chess Electronic Pieces price is listed as $749.00 (tax included) on the product page (shipping calculated at checkout).

This positioning supports the product’s role as a premium, official-grade upgrade for players who already own (or plan to own) a DGT board—and want tournament legitimacy rather than generic sensor-compatible pieces.

Shipping Information for Official World Chess Electronic Pieces

International shipping is available, and orders are typically processed within 24–72 hours (Monday to Friday). Tracking is generally sent by email within 72 hours after the order has shipped.

Customs, duties, and taxes are not covered by shipping charges and remain the recipient’s responsibility. If an order has not arrived within 35 business days, it qualifies for a refund or a free reshipment (subject to the shipping terms).

For customers who prefer a fast, straightforward purchase flow, the most direct path is to proceed with a World Chess Electronic Pieces order online and see exact shipping rates and availability at checkout.

Guarantee for Official World Chess Electronic Pieces

Returns and exchanges are available within 14 days of delivery, provided the item is unused, unaltered, and returned with original tags and packaging.

If an order arrives damaged or missing items, the store requires photos of the outer packaging with the shipping label visible. Return shipping costs are paid by the customer; return labels are available for EU and US customers, and the label cost is deducted from the refund. Refunds are processed within 1–2 business days after the return is received (banks may take an additional 1–3 business days to post funds).

This framework reduces purchase risk for buyers comparing World Chess Electronic Pieces for sale options—especially when the priority is official provenance plus dependable DGT-board compatibility.

A wooden board and boxwood pieces will outlast you if you keep two things away from them: water and extremes. Everything below follows from that.

The board

Keep it dry. Water lifts veneer and swells solid wood; a spilled glass should be wiped at once. Keep it out of direct sun and away from radiators, air conditioners and fans: heat and dry air make wood shrink, humidity makes it swell, and a board that lives next to a heater will eventually gap at the joints.

Dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Smudges and fingerprints come off with a cloth that is barely damp. If the surface feels sticky, wipe it dry. Once a month or so, a little beeswax or a furniture polish such as 3M keeps the lacquered boards looking new; our boards have a melamine lacquer that takes polish well.

The pieces

Boxwood wants the same thing as the board: no damp, no heat. Store the set in its box or pouch, not on a windowsill. Do not use polish on the pieces; a dry cloth is all they need. A piece that has taken a knock can be re-felted; write to us.

Folding and travel boards

Close them with the pieces inside their compartment, not loose on the board. Magnets do not mind temperature, but the felt does mind damp, so dry a travel set that has been in the rain before it goes back in the bag.

If something has gone wrong with a set, see the warranty or write to shop@worldchess.com.

Orders over $300 ship free to the US, UK and EU. Return any order within 14 days of delivery.

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