One of the most frequent doubts, especially among beginners, revolves around which chess set to buy. For this, we must consider the use: ornamental or for playing, the materials, sizes; where the base of the king should not exceed 75%, approximately, of the diameter of the socket or square, among other factors.
However, expert players recommend opting for a classic Staunton model. This is in order to familiarise oneself with the pieces, as it is thanks to this that a standard has been stipulated.
"At the same time, it is recommended that the prospective player takes into account mainly the measurements and proportions, as well as the weight of each piece"