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A beautiful chess set rests on a simple balance: pieces well proportioned
to the size of the squares. To choose a harmonious board, the most reliable guide
is the diameter of the king's base.
Key guideline: ideally, the king's base takes up about 75% of the square.
Traditional wooden chess sets
King height
King base diameter
Square size
7,3 à 7,6 cm
3,8 cm
4,7 à 5,1 cm
9,5 à 9,8 cm
4,4 cm
5,7 à 6 cm
10,1 cm
4,1 à 4,7 cm
6 cm
11,2 cm
5 cm
6,3 cm
12,7 cm et plus
4,4 cm
6,3 à 7 cm
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
King base diameter
Square size
2 à 2,4 cm
2,8 à 3,5 cm
2,5 à 2,9 cm
3,5 à 4 cm
3 à 3,4 cm
4,3 à 5 cm
3,5 à 3,9 cm
4,8 à 6,2 cm
4 à 4,5 cm
6 à 8 cm
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered.
À l’inverse, a board that is too large can break the harmony of the whole.
The right size brings both playing comfort and elegance.
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