House of Chess presents handmade wooden magnetic folding travel chess set. The inlaid chess board has been made by special inlaying process. The surface of chess board/box and chess pieces are finished and protected by three coats of catalyzed lacquer in satin finish which provides protection from spills and general wear & tear.Chess set specifications:Chess Board Wood Combination - Acacia Wood / Maple Board Square Size - 0.87" (22 mm) Board Size (L x W) - 8" x 8" (20.32cm x 20.32cm)Weight of Chess Board / Box (with Pieces) - 528 grams (1.164 lbs)Chess pieces specifications:King height - 1.38" (35mm) King base - 0.55" (14mm)Chess pieces wood combination - Acacia Wood / BoxwoodWooden chess pieces are hand carved in Staunton design. Thin green soft velvet felt has been applied on the bottom of the chess pieces. Every chess piece fits into the special Insert which has been made according to the shape of the chess piece. The insert is made of EP foam specially meant for protection of the chess pieces.Magnets have been inserted inside each chess piece and the magnet power passes through the wooden board attracted by the metal sheet which holds the chess pieces tightly and never let them fall while traveling or playing. The magnet power doesn't let the chess piece fall even if the box is held in upside down position.The chess board/box has two hinges on the back and a clasp on the front which holds the upper & lower part of the box firmly when the chess box is folded. The chess board/box is packed in a velvet case for extra protection and safety.The chess board/box has engraved Algebraic notation on all the 4 borders of the chess board. The set comes with 2 extra queens and 2 extra pawns.Designed and crafted by Pleasant Times Industries. Review: I have enjoyed chess off and on throughout my life, but now that I am retired, I thought I would put some effort into learning more about openings, tactics, etc. Every chess book I own requires knowledge of algebraic notation, so I purchased this beautiful little set so I could easily set up positions and follow the sequences without constantly figuring out rank and file coordinates, especially when solving for the dark piece side. This set is small enough to place on a table to one side, with the book on the other side. It is attractive enough to leave set up on display. It has the ranks and files labeled. If I had one recommendation, it would be to use a better contrasting color for the numbers and letters. The set, as mentioned, has two extra queens and two extra pawns for each side. There is also a soft green bag to place the pieces in. The quality of this set is meticulous, and includes tiny, felted brass feet to screw into the bottom inserts so the wood case does not touch the table. There are plenty of cheaper small chess sets available, but I found this set to be worth the money I spent on it. Review: Paid a little more and got a GREAT little chess set. Perfect size and excellent quality!!!!! I’ll be buying a few more of these.
| ASIN | B07THLMN2Q |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Brand Name | House of Chess |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts |
| Colour | Acacia Wood |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (30) |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Estimated Playing Time | 30 Minutes |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 20.3 x 20.3 x 1.9 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 20.3L x 20.3W centimetres |
| Item Weight | 526 g |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Pleasant Times Industries |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3008-75-FO-MAG-GRW-DQ-DP |
| Material Type | Metal, Wood |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 5.00 |
| Model Number | 3008-75-FO-MAG-GRW-DQ-DP |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2 |
| Size | One Size |
| Theme | Sport |
| Unit Count | 32.0 Count |
C**.
I have enjoyed chess off and on throughout my life, but now that I am retired, I thought I would put some effort into learning more about openings, tactics, etc. Every chess book I own requires knowledge of algebraic notation, so I purchased this beautiful little set so I could easily set up positions and follow the sequences without constantly figuring out rank and file coordinates, especially when solving for the dark piece side. This set is small enough to place on a table to one side, with the book on the other side. It is attractive enough to leave set up on display. It has the ranks and files labeled. If I had one recommendation, it would be to use a better contrasting color for the numbers and letters. The set, as mentioned, has two extra queens and two extra pawns for each side. There is also a soft green bag to place the pieces in. The quality of this set is meticulous, and includes tiny, felted brass feet to screw into the bottom inserts so the wood case does not touch the table. There are plenty of cheaper small chess sets available, but I found this set to be worth the money I spent on it.
T**H
Paid a little more and got a GREAT little chess set. Perfect size and excellent quality!!!!! I’ll be buying a few more of these.
B**E
This is a well-made product. The size is perfect for my use on my dinner table to minimize space use and clutter. The pieces and the board are finely crafted and a pleasure to use and look at. The four small screw-on elevator legs for the board are a nice bonus that prevents the felt storage compartment and the extra pieces from having contact with the tabletop. The only quibble is that the white king has a weaker magnet than the rest and tends to slide when the board is tipped beyond about 60 degrees. I'm wondering how the magnet can be strengthened somehow. I look forward to a lifetime of good use for this chess set.
C**R
I was leery purchasing this at $40 fearing it would be another cheaply made Husaria board. It's anything but. This is a very well made board with a nice heavy feel and good magnets. It travels well. Pros: - Sturdy board with feeling of solid wood - Additional queens and pawns provided - Pieces fit snuggly inside Cons: - Strong chemical smell after opening- let it air out a while before using.
K**H
$38 for 8 inches may seem expensive, but the quality is so good that you won't feel like you're paying $38 for it.
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