16" Deluxe Inlaid Wood Chess Set w/Pieces

by Da Vinci Imports

Product Features

• 16" inlaid wooden chess board
• Wood chessmen with 3" high king
• Pieces strap under the board for storage

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002PJ0NII
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,538 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Inlaid 16" wooden chess set with chess pieces and storage under playing board. The inlaid wood game board measures 16 inch square. King height of 3".

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The worst buy ever!, December 23, 2010

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thechesspop - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 16" Deluxe Inlaid Wood Chess Set w/Pieces (Toy)

I bought this set for my kids. The whole bag of dark pieces was missing. The workmanship on the board certainly leaves much to be desired. The board is uneven, scratched, and wobble. Remains of paint and lack all around. This is definitely the worst product I ever bought online. These guys deserve a -100 in quality control.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Crafted, April 1, 2010

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WMC (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 16" Deluxe Inlaid Wood Chess Set w/Pieces (Toy)

I bought this set to get back into chess after 30 years. For the price, it's probably a good value. The pieces are fairly well made, though rather light. The workmanship on the board leaves much to be desired. The board is uneven and wobble, something that can be fixed by sanding the feet, though one wonders why that wasn't done in production. The wood is lacquered rather sloppily, but then, I'm a woodworker, and will probably make my own board next time. What would I get instead? I'd recommend getting a regulation vinyl mat board and nice heavy plastic pieces. It's easier to tote around and better for play. And a lot cheaper. If you want a wooden set that looks nice sitting out on a table, you'll have to spend a lot more money.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I got what I paid for, June 29, 2010

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Fernando P. (AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 16" Deluxe Inlaid Wood Chess Set w/Pieces (Toy)

The set is okay, I noticed 4 spots of dried plastic glue over the board, and one small glob on the edge ( unable to remove any of it)So it seems the workers in the workshop where they make these were a little sloppy with their work. (not really too noticeable)

The pieces are light weight.

I'll use it to teach my gf how to play, but I plan to spend a more for a set I can show off or put on for display, because this one won't do.