15" Magnetic Chess Board Set - Wooden Chess Board for Kids and Adults - Universal, Competition Ready - Hand Carved Travel Game Chess Pieces, Vintage Chess

After reading some of the negative reviews I thought of taking a chance and ordering the chess set.On arrival out of the co. box there was protective covering so no possible chance from the chess board being scratched. The molded foam keeping the chess pieces in place do a good job. When the board is opened to play all pieces can be held in place upside down except the kings and queens as the base is larger than the other pieces and the board will not lay flat. I did that only to play with other pieces from another set. When playing with all pieces out of the foam in serts the board will lay flat and is perfectly lined up. The chess pieces are easy to recognize and have some shine on them with a nice finish. The magnets are strong enough to hold in place. If very careful all pieces can be held magnetically upside down. But practical use holding at 75degrees is stronger. After that they may slide down if shaken, plenty of room for holding if on a boat or RV. The felt covering the magnet lets you move smoothly. The feel of the pieces is good and doesn't have to be weighted as the magnet makes it feel like a confident move. The board has a nice smooth finish. When the board is open the center line can be seen but as close as possible for a hinge board. The inside hinge is covered with a black cloth for a nice finish as the hinge can't be seen. The board is lined up with the other half I can't see any misalignment. I was looking for something negative about the board finish, the hinges, hasps, pieces, foam holding and overall use and seen none. No extra queens, and the chess rules are printed so small you need a magnifier to read it. I would have liked the numbers and letters on the board. For the price no problem.So happy with this board I ordered another one today.

The craftsmanship of this chess board is outstanding for its little price! The pieces are wood and nicely carved out and have magnets in them. The first board we got had a deep scratch in it, I contacted them and had another one the very next day! I bought this chess board for my daughter to learn on sense she joined the club at school. I love that it has foam to hold the pieces and the board folds up small. Definitely recommend this board for someone looking for a nice wooden chess set. The presentation of the box it comes in is amazing! It also comes with instructions on how to play if you are like me. The pictures are from the first board with the scratch that I think was used before sense the second one came in shrink wrap. This is a great board for beginners or experienced in my opinion. Again I highly recommend trying out this board, you cannot beat it for the price and they will make sure you are happy with it backed by the 100% satisfactory guarantee!

This was a gift and he loved it.

Having enjoyed playing Backgammon with my teen daughter, I thought it was time to teach her chess, as she is entering high school. So, we wanted a wooden set that would still work while on our slightly inclined couch cushions.This set fit the bill perfectly, and following are some benefits and a few nitpicks:Benefits:- Design of the board is clean and attractive- Board lays flat and fit perfectly together when folded- Magnetic feature is great, providing just enough to keep pieces in place- Great size: large enough to easily play, but fits easily in most spaces- Pieces store securely in side the folded board, each with their own pre-cut space.Opportunities to improve:- Some minor quality-control issues: one stripped screw, a couple of loose screws (easily fixed) and some minor gaps between trim and squares (didn't effect the board structurally).- Pieces are so snug in the foam cutouts they are not easily removed. Pushing just bases into the foam cutouts seems to help with this but making the cutouts just slightly larger would be better.Overall, a great value and a set I think our family will enjoy for many years. So, just write a check for $39.99 and you will have a good game to enjoy with your family and friends.

LOVE THE SET. BEAUTIFUL WORKMANSHIP GREAT SIZE, JUST GREAT! the first order was marked as delievered it turned out it was stolen. we were very sad and notifies the company and amazon immediately. after proper investigation Amazon gave us full credit for this order and we ordered another, same set of chess. not only we were very happy to receive this one, the company sent it before the amazon settled with the postal services. THIS TO US MEANT THAT WE WERE BELIEVED, AND THAT THIS aGREAT LIFE COMPANY IS REALLY TRUE TO ITS WORD. THE SET IS BEAUTIFUL, WELL MADE. I HAVE IT NOW SET ON A GAME TABLE READY TO BE MATCHED BY MY GRAND SON WHOM I TOOK GREAT PLEASURE TEACHING THE MOVES, BUT GUESS WHAT HAPPENED? HE BEAT ME! FAIR A SQUARE! NO ONE HAS BEAT ME EVER BEFORE. HA! WELL TO ALL THANK YOU SO MUCH!! NICE TO KNOW WE CAN DEAL WITH TRUST WORTHY COMPANY!! DG

Lovely chess set, a pleasure to use. A very special gift for our young son. We love the quality of the wood, the overall design, as well as the feel, look and weight of the individual chess pieces. It's affordable and entirely appropriate for young children to handle. Even the packaging (both graphics and box that serves as storage design) is lovely. Best of all, the customer service that stands by to support the customer should any issues arise with the game is genuinely invested. Our board unexpectedly warped - they took care of replacing it immediately, kindly, amiably, in spite of the fact that we had purchased the set some time ago. When we reached out to them we did not even conceive of replacing it, simply inquired as to the possibility of purchasing a new board. Outstanding service. They clearly love their product and stand behind their 100% satisfaction guarantee. Buy with confidence. Perfect gift for a child with an interest in the game.