Are the pieces really that light in weight? Would this board be superior than the ambassador since I'm seeing that the pieces are weighted in their specification? - Consul Chess Set and Board
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The pieces aren't weighted, that's the best I can say. They aren't light balsa wood, but a decent heavy wood. The Consul board is smaller by 2" and the King is 3.5" vs. 4.2". For me, I preferred size over weight. No one I've played with has complained about the weight. I just wanted to see if I could add some weight, and it worked out nicely.
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I have the Ambassador Board and the King weighs 1.18 ounces, the Knight 1.12 ounces and the Pawn 0.48 ounces. I do not have a Counsul set to compare. I have purchased 3 Ambassador sets and extra chessmen and have been pleased.
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Weight is good. Not too heavy but they don't fall over easily either. Big dogs tail will certainly send them flying though and that hasn't caused a single piece to break, so they are sturdy
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I suppose it depends upon individual choice. The pieces are hefty enough for me and all the people I have played. I never even had the thought cross my mind that the weight is a problem. They won't work for door stops, but for chess, I think they are just fine.
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Weight is two or there pounds. If that is too heavy, consider the fact that the case is extremely fashionable. And, I would imagine that it's not much heavier than the surface keyboard.
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I also had the same back in the days. The feeling is exactly the same, versatile on any conditions, lots of feedback basically you dont think about the board just concentrate on fun. The only difference in my case is that i found it a bit slower than before , but it could just me with more kilos onboard, lol. But overall same fun as back in the days, just make sure you get a good set of flippers.
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NoThe playing surface is larger, but the cards and pieces are the same size. There may be a benefit to someone with sight problems, but I actually prefer playing on the smaller board.
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Probably, the keys are not weighted, so it is not the same feel as a piano or professional key board. It is a good starter to see if you like playing, and it is highly portable.
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Im not really sure. As i only weight 120 and xan barely bend the board. But its worth a shot in getting and about speed its pretty slow. I recomend high end longboards never cheap unknown brands
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I'm not sure if they would be considered weighted but they have good resistance and spring back. My daughter still has her old keyboard and those keys are a lot easier to push. She has lessons on a baby grand and said she prefers the feel of the keys on her Casio. So I'm guessing it has keys that you would like. We are still very happy with piano especially when you compare it to moving and tuning a used piano that we were thinking about.
2017311
I personally Ike the weight; not too heavy to seem clumsy.to eat with but certainly doesn't have that tinny feel. I would say well balanced. My set is still beautiful & shiny. Looks brand new.
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Hi! Im not sure the Set didnt feel that heavy once it came but its very nice for the price!
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Weight and size are about double the normal chess board.Thickness is slightly more than a chess/checkers board.
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I don't understand the question.The chess pieces are weighted, but l don't know about "triple".The pieces are nicely weighted.
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These are not triple weighted. If you are looking for triple weighted chess pieces, you can purchase them separately through thechessstore or the houseofstaunton - both sell really good, weighted pieces in boxwood and rosewood - 3inch king would be the equivalent of this set. This is a good cheap set for rough play - I keep this at my office.
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Yes, all the pieces are made of wood. The finish is very good on them as well. The chess pieces are a bit lighter in weight than a better set, but for a combo set it is very good. The craftsmanship of this set is very good and the stain is consistent, too.
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My son is 80lbs and that board feels like it can take really up to a 100lb max. It is narrow and would not be stable under a heavier load.
2017312
It is not so cumbersome that it feels heavy when using the pieces, but, yes, they are a heavier set. I have not had any bending with any of the pieces. They are still beautiful after many months of every day use. I love them, and will order another set soon.
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I weigh 158lbs. When I stand on the board and try to balance myself without the outer edges (perimeter) touching the floor, I notice a slight flex of the face of the board. I am sure that the heavier a person is that the face would flex more noticeably. This product works fine for me. If you need a stronger unit you will want to buy one made of a single piece of hardwood. I used one of them at my physical therapy session a couple of years ago and they do not give.
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to Matt Wright---if you're still following post---I always feel like its "the emperors new clothes" (remember the old story?) when people talk about Corelle ware....The set we had chipped, shatttered into millions of tiny pointed shards when dropped....I don't know WHAT people are talking about when they say its so great. The only positive, I think, is that it is very light so if someone is arthritic or can't deal w/ heavy stoneware it would be better.