All Players should bring the necessary equipment to the tournament.  This equipment includes a chess set (board, pieces and clock if available).

The board for standard sets should have squares approximately 2 to 2 1/2 inches.  An acceptable square size maybe up to 1/8 inches larger, but not smaller.  Colors should  offer a high contracst between the light and dark sections yet remain pleasing to the eye.  A staunton set is recommended.

 Pieces should be made of plastic or wood.  Glass pieces are not acceptable.  The king should be 3 3/8" to 4 1/2" in height.  The Staunton pattern is the standard.  Pieces should be the colors of the naturally light and dark wood or approximations of these color.

A clock is recommended in most tournaments.  However, clocks can be somewhat expensive, ranging from $20 on up.  A clock is not a necessity.  If a clock is not used, claims based upon time can not be made.