Hi,
It looks like the magnetic set is on sail for a nice price. Here is the direct
link.
https://www.chessbaron.com/chess-for-blind.php
Jim H
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From: usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of JT
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 12:47 PM
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] chess set questions - RE: Chessbaron Sets
Hi Charles,
Yes, the pieces are Staunton design. Kings and queens might be as much as 3
inches, the rest of the pieces are, of course, shorter. I wouldn't call them
small, though. I recommend you check out www.chessbaron.com for a look. He has
ten-inch and 13-inch boards. He also has magnetic, now, that apparently will
hold up to handling. Baron Turner is the fellow who has the business. He's been
working closely with the BCA to QC his sets. We, The USBCA, bought four sets
from him last year to present to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.
They had a nice little group of kids learning chess, one of whom came to the
tournament last year. They are extremely nice sets. I haven't looked at his
site lately to see what his prices are these days, but, for the quality, his
prices were not bad at all. I highly recommend them. Check them out.
Jim T
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From: usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:usbca_chess-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard
Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 8:14 AM
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] chess set questions - Re: Board arrived
What is the board size? How large are the pieces? Are they of the Staunton
design? In other words, are the Knights shaped like a horse's head? And how
are the colors of the pieces and squares indicated? Lastly, what was the cost
of the set? Thanks.
If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!!
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From: David Csercsics
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:25 PM
To: usbca_chess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [usbca_chess] Board arrived
The board I ordered from Chess Baron got here today. So I can now do the
official thing. It looks like the magnetic bits are extremely sticky, so I'll
probably do a similar arrangement for the other board then. But I don't see any
obvious problems with the design currently. I just figured I'd write and let
everyone know that the board got here, so if you need an extra, they're still
shipping.
