Customer Reviews

Excalibur Chess Gear

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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.

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

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.

This was a Christmas gift for my 6 year old son. He loves it. The board does lie flat as stated in the description in contrast to what some reviewers surmise without seeing the board. The canvas case is well made and durable. The only complaint is that 3 or 4 of the pieces have rounded bottoms so they wobble a little on the board. I can probably take the felt off and flatten them but have not ventured there as of yet. This is a minor complaint, the set is a good value.

I read the reviews and could'nt help but think the "A kid's review" was faked. Maybe I am wrong, but it just seems to "cute". There have been several of those "just too cute" reviews from "kids" that maybe these reviews are faked. Anyhow, just seeing if this review would make it, and I do not think this is a good buy. Check the image of the board, it is wrinkled, and not the "tournament" grade boards that I am familiar with. It's hard to tell from a picture but it seemed pretty thin and papery. I am glad I took a closer look before adding it to my wish list.

I currently got a (...)greek chess set for my birthday and it is just increadible and has a lifetime warranty so I play a lot but you can't play speesd. I still would prefer it over this though just cause it's special. My teacher though has this exact chess set and he's a ok player (even though I am better than him). THis is something that will last a long time it even has a case wich is great so you can take it with youyou don't even have to adjust to different types of pieces.it's the best for normal use and this is like what pros use and trust me I know. I think the pieces weigh more but that does'nt matter at all. Perfect for begginers and great for the excperienced. The price is great and this is an investment if you want a two dollar thing. One or two of those cheep ones will last a while but only a couple. If you want one like that it's best when tyhere magnetic. But by chess means this set is cheep cause it's not one like mine but it's still a top of the line thing. (...) That was the only one more exspensive then mine.