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Pros & Cons
Pros
This set in mahogany is stunning. This is one of the nicest chess sets i have seen for this price. Rounded edges really step the appearance up a notch.
The staunton style pieces are turned smoothly and are perfectly proportioned for the board. The finish is ever so slightly grainy in some areas but not in a bothersome way. The knights are my favorite, very nice carving compared to typical stauntons.
Magnets hold well, without being overly strong. Hold through shaking and tilting even up to 45°. The clasps seal securely.
Chess pieces are easily stored inside the folding board. It’s a plus that there are checker pieces too for those that prefer that game. Our only complaint is that we have to empty the checkers out everytime we want to play chess.
Cons
The pieces are unbalanced and feel incredibly cheap in the hand. The checker rounds are meant to stack (as with a king) but the pieces are incorrectly made and do not stack. Does not lay flat, or close flat. Slightly warped, and getting more warped ov... Read More
Highlights
Quality
My son loves it durable material pieces really stick strong magnet
Magnets hold well without being overly strong and hold through shaking and tilting even up to 45°
He took out the checkers and stored those with the checker board since they do not stay in place when the board is open and fli... Read More
Wood pieces have slight variances while still being very well made
Price
This was a really nice chess set for the money
Only 30 dollars and i had so much fun playing my brothers after thanksgiving dinner
Was cheaper than just a board and i have a portable set
Recommended for those looking for a solid inexpensive set that does not seem cheaply made
Shipping
I sent an email to the company and got a reply within a few hours
Packaging/appearance
Beautifully packaged with very helpful accompanying literature
Havent opened this christmas gift yet but looks great in the box
Competitiveness
They’re not cheap feeling like the ones from target that are the same price or even more expensive
You can find similar chess sets for half again the price
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- This product had a total of 7,831 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 28 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The chess board is good quality however it is not really magnetic
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The magnets could be a stronger but the overall look and sleekness make up for it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
He was elated to receive this gift
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Nicely carved nice case for the money a good set but too big for traveling if you are using a suitcase for us with a trailer they work
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We lost two pieces of checkers and they were kind enough to send us a couple of them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Looks to be well made nice pieces but it is not magnetic as it was supposed to be
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I loved it for the price you get a beutiful and magnetic chess set one of the buttoms of the material is slightly peeled off and i would reach amazon or the aa about this
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only if you put the material on the board and rotate it 90 degree to the floor maybe the heavy pieces would start to move from their places like the king or queen but who do that
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