--- product_id: 79980790 title: "Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set, Staunton Plastic Tournament Chess Set - Extra Queens, Triple Weighted" brand: "we games" price: "VT26002" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "We Games" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79980790-bobby-fischer-ultimate-chess-pieces-set-staunton-plastic-tournament-chess store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 3.75-inch king meets tournament standards Triple weighted for unmatched stability Durable matte plastic with no glare Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set, Staunton Plastic Tournament Chess Set - Extra Queens, Triple Weighted **Brand:** we games **Price:** VT26002 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Own the board with the ultimate chess set – where style meets tournament power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set, Staunton Plastic Tournament Chess Set - Extra Queens, Triple Weighted by we games - **How much does it cost?** VT26002 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79980790-bobby-fischer-ultimate-chess-pieces-set-staunton-plastic-tournament-chess) ## Best For - we games enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted we games brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hefty & Balanced:** Triple weighted pieces totaling 3.85 lbs for a premium feel - • **Ergonomic Mastery:** Chunky, easy-grip design with oversized pawns and knight heads - • **Exclusive Extra Queens:** 34-piece set includes 2 extra queens for advanced strategies - • **Matte Finish, No Glare:** Smooth, non-reflective surface perfect for intense focus sessions - • **Tournament-Ready Precision:** Meets US Chess Federation & FIDE specs for serious play ## Overview The WE Games Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set is a premium Staunton-style plastic chess set designed for tournament play. Featuring triple weighted pieces totaling 3.85 lbs, a 3.75-inch king, and ergonomic, matte-finished pieces that eliminate glare, this set meets all US Chess Federation and FIDE standards. With 34 pieces including 2 extra queens, it offers durability, balance, and a bold design favored by serious players and professionals alike. ## Description desertcart.com: WE Games Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set, Staunton Plastic Tournament Chess Set - Extra Queens, Triple Weighted : Toys & Games Review: Very close to perfection - This is a very solid set with a very beautiful and ergonomic design. The pieces look much bigger in person than in the pictures, which really impressed me. It is much chunkier and heavier than the common club set, nicer to play and weights will never come loose. The only tradeoffs are that it’s more cumbersome to carry around and costs over double the price. The pieces are sturdy, smooth and well balanced. To put you into perspective, the king in this set weights 81gr, while the club set’s king weights 52gr. The pawns weight more than the club set’s bishop and are just 2gr under the rooks and knights. Every other piece in this set other than he pawn is heavier than the “triple weighted” club set’s king. I also like the fact that white pieces are not completely white, which looks cool on wooden boards. My favorite part about the set’s look is how big the pawns are. They really are chunky at 31.5mm base diameter, which makes them look very connected in pawns lines. Overall, there’s no set you can buy to replace this one. You can always buy many regular club and tournament pieces and not tell much of a difference between them, but no set comes close to how unique this one is. It is basically a Reykjavik set with exaggerated proportions and proprietary weighting tech. Very bold and rewarding design choice. The only nitpicks I have: -Aggresive parting lines on bishop from misaligned moulds. -Small felt diameter for bishops. -The queen’s coronet seems small and not as ergonomic as other pieces. Still fine to hold and move around. Other than that, it serves its purpose beautifully Review: The only plastic set I will ever need - First let me start by saying that as it usually happens; due to the responsibilities of every day life, I took a long hiatus from chess that lasted for more than 12 years. Back in the mid 2000's -as it is common today as well- most serious players had their luxury wooden chess pieces for home use. And invariably, they used the cheap, standard tournament sets we are all familiar with, while away from home at tournaments, at the park, or at the coffee shop. Those cheap sets are nothing to be sneered at. They are still flooding the market today. They are functional, resilient, the pieces are easily recognizable, and being so cheap, you don't have to worry about losing or scraping a piece. However, the weights usually start becoming loose. Making the pieces rattle weirdly, and in some cases, the weights end up falling out through the green, cheap paper with which these are felted. At some point, I started feeling the need for a plastic set that felt more solid, and looked nicer than what a child uses at most scholastic events. Upon a visit to the Chess World hall of fame Back in the mid 2000's, I had purchased a plastic set that used to be named "The Ultimate Plastic Chess Set". It was one of the first -if not THE first- plastic set that was marketed as "Triple Weighted". The plastic was very solid. The finish on the pieces was matte, thus eliminating the ugly, eye straining glare you get when playing with glossy/shiny pieces when under heavy lighting. The weights were secured in place via internal ridges that made the pieces feel hefty, but more importantly prevented the weights from rattling or coming loose. The bottom of the pieces had a thick, green felt that resembled billiard cloth. This set was SO NICE, that it did not feel out of place when used with my nice wooden board at home. After a few years of use and many more of neglect; the pieces were dirty and grimy. My fault totally. I had kept these out and about. They got coffee spilled on them; years of lint and dust; they fell unto hard, roughly finished floors; were thrown haphazardly into a boxes with sharp objects for a couple of house moves. This year, when I recently started coming back to the joy that is Chess, my first thought was to retrieve these from the depths of my cluttered closet. After seeing how dirty they were, I felt like an idiot for not keeping them at least in a zip lock bag. I cleaned them with a little water, and brushed away the lint bunnies from the felt bottoms with a clean tooth brush. They immediately sprung back to life! I thought to myself: "Well, I probably should buy a spare set to keep at home, and throw this old set in my bag for use away from home". To my horror, I could NOT find these anywhere! I bumped into multiple forum posts where people explained that this set had been permanently discontinued, and that even the old molds had been lost to posterity. At first, I was happy to find a host of companies selling their own style of triple weighted plastic sets. I bought the ProTourney and zukert sets from the chess store, and the Reykjavik from the house of staunton. I was sorely dissapointed in how brittle and cheap the plastic on these sets was! The price to quality relationship was horrendous. The ears on the knights and the cross atop the kings broke off in a couple of these upon the first outing inside my chess bag pouches. That is simply unacceptable. I ended up getting the aforementioned cheap, standard, triple weighted tournament sets from the house of staunton. These at least did not break, but were still the common, somewhat ugly, basic set. By pure chance, I found that Wood Expressions had now created their own molds to replicate my old beloved set, and even improve it in some ways! At first I was apprehensive about the new yellowish color. I saw a youtube video where the pieces looked almost yellow/green, like a highlighter marker. Yuck!! Fortunately, it seems the lighting on that video is what caused this weird greenish hue, and the pieces are really a warm, creamy yellow. Kind of like a creamy stick of butter. I would still have preferred the original off white, but this new color looks surprisingly good with the traditional green and buff regulation boards, and even with my walnut and maple board. I'm pleasantly surprised with the new color. Now, the new model has slightly taller pieces, with wider bases. NOT TO WORRY. The previous model was only slightly below tournament specs being a little smaller and narrower. The difference is almost imperceptible. The newer model is simply now the standard regulation size for tournament play, with a 3.75" king. I have compared the weight, design and feel of the pieces side by side with my original set, and I am 100% satisfied with the new version. Other than the color, I would NOT be able to tell the difference between them. The plastic seems to still be the same hardness and consistency, it is still a matte finish with no glare under any type of lighting. Best of all, they feel and look like a quality set. I have a second set on order coming my way. I want to keep my original set put away at home. One of the new model sets will go with me to tournaments, or for playing during my lunch break at work. While the second of the newer sets will stay in my desk for analysis and playing with visitors at home. I can't say enough good things about this set. If you are on the fence about it, just buy one. You will not regret it. 2022 Update: Even more pleased now. They have now released this Ultimate set in an off-white color! It's really not as plain white as the web pictures are showing. There is definitely a bit of warmth to the color. Perhaps ivory would be a better description of the new color. Not as cream colored as my original ultimates from the early 2000s, but pretty darn close. The new weighting system is a huge improvement. These weights are not going to loosen up any time soon. No more rattle even after a few drops on hard floors. Very impressed. I bought one of these now and donated one of my yellows to my local high school chess club. It seems now that the yellows are not available any more, the people who actually complained about them BEING yellow, are the same folks who want the yellows back?! Come on, people. These new off-white ones are actually even better than my original ultimates! No more dangerous lead weights AND the internal weights can simply not be loosened up unless you actually break/split the chess piece in half. If you have read this far, trust me. This is the most robust plastic set you can buy. Well worth the asking price. ## Features - MEETS STANDARDS FOR CHESS TOURNAMENTS: Chess pieces meet all US Chess Federation and FIDE world standards for tournament chess play. Can be used with a wooden chess set or tournament chess board - LONG LASTING: Premier weighting system designed to last longer than other weighted chess pieces. Chessmen - triple weighted and weigh collectively 3.85 lbs. (1.72 kg). Best quality Staunton chess set - PLASTIC CHESS PIECES: Black and white chess set with 34 pieces, 2 extra queens. The king is 3.75 in. (95.2 mm) tall with a 1.65 in. (41.9 mm) base diameter. Fits 2 in. chess board, chess mat squares - ERGONOMIC DESIGN: These chess pieces are considered the best chess set ever by serious chess players. The tops of the pawns feature larger balls on top and the knights feature an easy-grasp head. - WE GAMES: Making board games like chess, checkers, backgammon, and other board games since 1977. Our family games are crafted with high quality sustainable materials with attention to fine details. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07C2HPMQ5 | | Are Batteries Required | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #173,924 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,372 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Brand Name | WE Games | | CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts | | Color | Black, Ivory | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (374) | | Edition | Ultimate Edition | | Educational Objective | Problem Solving | | Game Mechanics | area control, strategy | | Genre | Educational, Entertainment, Math, Sport, Strategy | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 1.65 x 1.65 x 3.75 inches | | Item Weight | 4.47 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Wood Expressions, Inc. | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 180.00 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 04-4037 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 60 Day Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects | | Material Type | Plastic | | Minimum Age Recomendation | 180 | | Model Number | 04-4037 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Players | 2 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Power Source | Manual | | Rulebook Availability | No Rulebook | | Set Name | Bobby Fischer Ultimate | | Size | 3.75 inches | | Supported Battery Types | No batteries required | | Theme | Sport | | UPC | 658956440373 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Images ![Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set, Staunton Plastic Tournament Chess Set - Extra Queens, Triple Weighted - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aORiUvDVL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are the white pieces ivory or the yellow color?** A: The pieces are ivory. **Q: What color are the light pieces? Are they cream or are they yellow??** A: They're like a butter yellow color **Q: What is the weight of the King?** A: King: 2.89 oz Queen: 2.57 oz Rook: 2.10 oz Bishop: 2.21 oz Knight: 2.23 oz Pawn: 1.16 oz 32 piece set total: 55.64 oz = 3.48 lbs = 1.58 kg This set was purchased in February 2021 and has the ivory (non-yellow) colored white pieces. **Q: diameter of the pawns?** A: K- 1&5/8 inches P- 1&3/16 inches ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very close to perfection *by J***Y on January 16, 2026* This is a very solid set with a very beautiful and ergonomic design. The pieces look much bigger in person than in the pictures, which really impressed me. It is much chunkier and heavier than the common club set, nicer to play and weights will never come loose. The only tradeoffs are that it’s more cumbersome to carry around and costs over double the price. The pieces are sturdy, smooth and well balanced. To put you into perspective, the king in this set weights 81gr, while the club set’s king weights 52gr. The pawns weight more than the club set’s bishop and are just 2gr under the rooks and knights. Every other piece in this set other than he pawn is heavier than the “triple weighted” club set’s king. I also like the fact that white pieces are not completely white, which looks cool on wooden boards. My favorite part about the set’s look is how big the pawns are. They really are chunky at 31.5mm base diameter, which makes them look very connected in pawns lines. Overall, there’s no set you can buy to replace this one. You can always buy many regular club and tournament pieces and not tell much of a difference between them, but no set comes close to how unique this one is. It is basically a Reykjavik set with exaggerated proportions and proprietary weighting tech. Very bold and rewarding design choice. The only nitpicks I have: -Aggresive parting lines on bishop from misaligned moulds. -Small felt diameter for bishops. -The queen’s coronet seems small and not as ergonomic as other pieces. Still fine to hold and move around. Other than that, it serves its purpose beautifully ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The only plastic set I will ever need *by H***7 on August 10, 2018* First let me start by saying that as it usually happens; due to the responsibilities of every day life, I took a long hiatus from chess that lasted for more than 12 years. Back in the mid 2000's -as it is common today as well- most serious players had their luxury wooden chess pieces for home use. And invariably, they used the cheap, standard tournament sets we are all familiar with, while away from home at tournaments, at the park, or at the coffee shop. Those cheap sets are nothing to be sneered at. They are still flooding the market today. They are functional, resilient, the pieces are easily recognizable, and being so cheap, you don't have to worry about losing or scraping a piece. However, the weights usually start becoming loose. Making the pieces rattle weirdly, and in some cases, the weights end up falling out through the green, cheap paper with which these are felted. At some point, I started feeling the need for a plastic set that felt more solid, and looked nicer than what a child uses at most scholastic events. Upon a visit to the Chess World hall of fame Back in the mid 2000's, I had purchased a plastic set that used to be named "The Ultimate Plastic Chess Set". It was one of the first -if not THE first- plastic set that was marketed as "Triple Weighted". The plastic was very solid. The finish on the pieces was matte, thus eliminating the ugly, eye straining glare you get when playing with glossy/shiny pieces when under heavy lighting. The weights were secured in place via internal ridges that made the pieces feel hefty, but more importantly prevented the weights from rattling or coming loose. The bottom of the pieces had a thick, green felt that resembled billiard cloth. This set was SO NICE, that it did not feel out of place when used with my nice wooden board at home. After a few years of use and many more of neglect; the pieces were dirty and grimy. My fault totally. I had kept these out and about. They got coffee spilled on them; years of lint and dust; they fell unto hard, roughly finished floors; were thrown haphazardly into a boxes with sharp objects for a couple of house moves. This year, when I recently started coming back to the joy that is Chess, my first thought was to retrieve these from the depths of my cluttered closet. After seeing how dirty they were, I felt like an idiot for not keeping them at least in a zip lock bag. I cleaned them with a little water, and brushed away the lint bunnies from the felt bottoms with a clean tooth brush. They immediately sprung back to life! I thought to myself: "Well, I probably should buy a spare set to keep at home, and throw this old set in my bag for use away from home". To my horror, I could NOT find these anywhere! I bumped into multiple forum posts where people explained that this set had been permanently discontinued, and that even the old molds had been lost to posterity. At first, I was happy to find a host of companies selling their own style of triple weighted plastic sets. I bought the ProTourney and zukert sets from the chess store, and the Reykjavik from the house of staunton. I was sorely dissapointed in how brittle and cheap the plastic on these sets was! The price to quality relationship was horrendous. The ears on the knights and the cross atop the kings broke off in a couple of these upon the first outing inside my chess bag pouches. That is simply unacceptable. I ended up getting the aforementioned cheap, standard, triple weighted tournament sets from the house of staunton. These at least did not break, but were still the common, somewhat ugly, basic set. By pure chance, I found that Wood Expressions had now created their own molds to replicate my old beloved set, and even improve it in some ways! At first I was apprehensive about the new yellowish color. I saw a youtube video where the pieces looked almost yellow/green, like a highlighter marker. Yuck!! Fortunately, it seems the lighting on that video is what caused this weird greenish hue, and the pieces are really a warm, creamy yellow. Kind of like a creamy stick of butter. I would still have preferred the original off white, but this new color looks surprisingly good with the traditional green and buff regulation boards, and even with my walnut and maple board. I'm pleasantly surprised with the new color. Now, the new model has slightly taller pieces, with wider bases. NOT TO WORRY. The previous model was only slightly below tournament specs being a little smaller and narrower. The difference is almost imperceptible. The newer model is simply now the standard regulation size for tournament play, with a 3.75" king. I have compared the weight, design and feel of the pieces side by side with my original set, and I am 100% satisfied with the new version. Other than the color, I would NOT be able to tell the difference between them. The plastic seems to still be the same hardness and consistency, it is still a matte finish with no glare under any type of lighting. Best of all, they feel and look like a quality set. I have a second set on order coming my way. I want to keep my original set put away at home. One of the new model sets will go with me to tournaments, or for playing during my lunch break at work. While the second of the newer sets will stay in my desk for analysis and playing with visitors at home. I can't say enough good things about this set. If you are on the fence about it, just buy one. You will not regret it. 2022 Update: Even more pleased now. They have now released this Ultimate set in an off-white color! It's really not as plain white as the web pictures are showing. There is definitely a bit of warmth to the color. Perhaps ivory would be a better description of the new color. Not as cream colored as my original ultimates from the early 2000s, but pretty darn close. The new weighting system is a huge improvement. These weights are not going to loosen up any time soon. No more rattle even after a few drops on hard floors. Very impressed. I bought one of these now and donated one of my yellows to my local high school chess club. It seems now that the yellows are not available any more, the people who actually complained about them BEING yellow, are the same folks who want the yellows back?! Come on, people. These new off-white ones are actually even better than my original ultimates! No more dangerous lead weights AND the internal weights can simply not be loosened up unless you actually break/split the chess piece in half. If you have read this far, trust me. This is the most robust plastic set you can buy. Well worth the asking price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Premium design and construction, great feel for playing *by A***R on January 1, 2024* These pieces simply feel great. The plastic molds are well-done and I love the design of each piece. The queen is the only piece that's a little awkward to hold, but it's big enough to make that a very minor quibble. I wasn't sure how I would like the pawns with their slightly bulky tops, but I love them! The weight of the pieces is also excellent. This set is really a pleasure to play with. I looked into a number of the sets in this "expensive plastic set" category, and I chose this one with no regrets. I believe this is THE premium plastic set for blitz and day-to-day play. Excellent feel in the hand and on the board. I was impressed by the construction. E.g. I noticed that the felt at the base of the pieces is as least as good as, mainly better than, several more expensive wooden sets costing three to four times as much. Actually, I use both a wooden board (see photo) and a silicone mat, and I like the wooden board just a little better since the quality of the bases make the pieces slide and move so nicely. Fyi, I use a 2.25 inch square and it fits nicely. While a 2.0 inch square would likely work, the 2.25 doesn't feel too big at all. I guess the only downside is cost. If buying many sets for a club or school, cost will be prohibitive and cheaper plastic sets fit the need. But if looking for a personal tournament size set for home or travel play, this is a perfect option. Personally, I'd buy this again over any other set in this price range. (I bought well before the price drop to $49.99!) This company is trying to make the premium plastic chess set, and their quality of design and construction and assembly accomplishes this goal. ## Frequently Bought Together - WE Games Bobby Fischer Ultimate Chess Pieces Set, Staunton Plastic Tournament Chess Set - Extra Queens, Triple Weighted - WE Games Tournament Roll Up Chess Board - Vinyl with Green Squares - LEAP Chess Bag Only for Chess Sets Convenient Carrying Bag with Four Store Part for Roll-up Chess Board Chess Pieces Chess Clock, as Replacement of Chess Sets Great for Traveling or Camping --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79980790-bobby-fischer-ultimate-chess-pieces-set-staunton-plastic-tournament-chess](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/79980790-bobby-fischer-ultimate-chess-pieces-set-staunton-plastic-tournament-chess) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*