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Question: Ebony or Rosewood?

Ebony (black)

9 (40.9%)

Rosewood (brown)

13 (59.1%)

Total votes: 22

« Created by: exigentsky on: 04/14/09 at 00:20:05 »

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exigentsky Senior Member Offline Q Posts: 402 Joined: 05/14/07	Re: Ebony or Rosewood? Reply #2 - 04/14/09 at 04:54:52	Post Tools	Print Post
	Yeah, genuine Ebony is more expensive and brings the price up to $200 (actually really cheap for Ebony). It's this one: http://www.houseofstaunton.com/Store/category=House+of+Staunton+Wooden+Tournamen...


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Zatara Senior Member Offline I Love ChessPublishing! Posts: 422 Location: Virginia Joined: 02/26/08 Gender:	Re: Ebony or Rosewood? Reply #1 - 04/14/09 at 03:48:51	Post Tools	Print Post
	Hi, Its a tough decision!! I would go with the rosewood!! Why its obviously different then the white pieces and I think has more depth. Plus I think for real ebony wood costs a ton while rosewood I think is rosewood through and through!! I do like the set in general. Which one is it? I think it is the Fischer-spassky set?? I personally like full cicular bishops, interesting knights and thick rooks! Also prefer a large "crown" on the king! Also I would get the bigger chess pieces. SO if I had a choice between 4" and 3.75" I would go for the 4 inch! Just my 2 cents. Take care, Zatara


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exigentsky Senior Member Offline Q Posts: 402 Joined: 05/14/07	Ebony or Rosewood? 04/14/09 at 00:20:05	Post Tools	Print Post
	I'm interested in buying an affordable quality wooden tournament chess set and I can't decide between Ebony and Rosewood. Although, aesthetically I may have a slight preference for Rosewood, I don't want complaints from opponents about the coloring. What are your thoughts on this? Here's how they look: Ebony: Rosewood: Thanks!


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