Excalibur Chess Gear

by Excalibur

Product Features

• Large, triple-weighted official chess pieces
• Sturdy tournament-quality vinyl chessboard wipes clean
• Convenient and protective carrying case with ample storage room

Product Description

Editorial Review

When it comes to competitive chess, you definitely can take it with you. Neatly organized in an efficient black nylon carrying case, this professional game set is designed for the dedicated player who is looking for quality as well as convenience. Complete with official tournament-size roll-up vinyl board, as well as large weighted black and ivory plastic pieces. The king measures 3.75 inches tall. The easy-to-carry case, measuring 22 inches long by 6 inches high, includes a detachable shoulder strap, storage space for pens and notes, and even room for an optional tournament chess clock (not included). Game instructions and tips included. --Marianne Painter

Product Description

You get everything you need to play chess anywhere in this handsome, protective nylon carrying case! Included is a sturdy, wipe-clean board just like those used in official tournaments. It lies perfectly flat to play but rolls up to slide conveniently into the custom, zippered compartment at the bottom of the case. The official, tournament-size set is weighted to prevent tip-overs and packs into two zippered compartments, one for each army. Another compartment protects your clock (not included) or other valuables. Room for notebook, pens and more. Protective case comes with both handle and shoulder straps.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00000JKS1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,297 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tournament/Learning chess set, April 26, 2004

By A Customer

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

This review is from: Excalibur Chess Gear (Misc.)

I have known how to play chess since childhood. Well, I knew how to move the pieces and I knew the basic rules of the game.
I purchased an Excalibur set which is "triple" weighted. I know that this set is weighted but I'm not sure if it is only "single" weighted. Any way, my set is identical to this one if only different by weight.
I also purchased "the complete idiot's guide to chess.
The set is outstanding. The board is durable and lays flat after being stored rolled up. The board is large and has the ranks and files lettered and numbered which is a must have if you are learning. The pieces are a large comfortable size. They are nicely weighted and rugged. I would recommend this set (and book) to anyone who is learning how to play the game.

Before I bought this set and book, chess to me was a 13" black and white tv.
After I read the book and used the set along side, chess to me is 48" hdtv with surround sound.

13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chess at it's best, October 2, 2000

By 

"bcole23" (Idaho Falls, ID) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Excalibur Chess Gear (Misc.)

This is absolutely the best chess set for the money. If you love chess, you'll love this!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chess Set, Board, and Carrying Case, April 13, 2006

By 

Dan Breitenberg (Fort Smith, AR United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Excalibur Chess Gear (Misc.)

This is a good board, set, and carrying case. I own it and will buy another for my nephew. I have been playing tournament chess for 45 years. The board and set are regulation and what I use in tournament play. The triple weighting is very nice. The weights are lose in some of the pieces but I just super glue them in if they get lose. It works. The carrying case is very nice and has a good place for the clock, the pieces and the board.

This set, board, and carrying case are the most common that I see in chess tournaments in my area. I highly recommend it. If you buy this set, go to Office Depot or Walmart or somewhere and buy a two inch wide shipping tube (like those used to mail blue prints). You can cut the tube to fit the case. Then roll the board with the squares on the outside and slide it into the tube for storing. Put the tube in the case (where there is a slot for the rolled up board). The board will always stay flat if it is rolled in a tube that way.