I'm not 100% sure?....but there are a few rules attached.. 1) it HAS to be a "staunton" set (style) 2) the king size HAS to have a minimum dimension (3&3/4 inches minimum). .....and a maximum dimension (4 - inches maximum) 3) the colors have to be a "standard" color combination (you can't use a green & blue set) (www. The chess store.
Com)....you won't find a perfect match, but they do have nice stuff.
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