Classic Wood Chess Set

by John N. Hansen

Product Features

• All the kings horses and all the kings men are proud to grace this deluxe set with attractive inlaid, wooden chessboard
• King is 2.5H
• Staunton chessmen
• Board size when open: 10.5Lx10.5W" with 1.25" squares
• Folding inlaid wood chessboard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 5.2 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IZYWF6
• Item model number: TM-3
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,363 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Deluxe Wood Chess Set with 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" beautiful folding inlaid, lined and padded, wood chess board with 1 1/4" squares and 2 1/2" King. Chessmen are hand-carved in the classic Staunton style.

Product Description

All the kings horses and all the kings men are proud to grace this deluxe set with attractive inlaid, wooden chessboard. Board folds and latches shut to house all the chess pieces. Recommended for ages 7 yrs. and up. Board size when open: 10.5Lx10.5W" with 1.25" squares; King is 2.5H

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Durable set. Easy to put away/store., April 9, 2008

By 

J. Matt Landrum (Starkville, MS USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Classic Wood Chess Set (Toy)

I think this is a very nice set for the price. It's well constructed and the fact that you can just flip the board over, dump all the pieces in, and fold it in half means even my 9 year old can easily keep it put away when not in use (and not lose pieces). The pieces are smallish, but the description is accurate so you know what you're getting. I think it's a very acceptable and well-made first chess set.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great chess set for the beginning player, December 4, 2008

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Dave (Maine) - See all my reviews

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

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This review is from: Classic Wood Chess Set (Toy)

I'm very happy with this chess set, which I purchased for my 8-year-old. He's new at chess and this set is value priced and fairly well constructed for a child. The board surface is small, so you'll want to consider the measurements provided in the description to estimate what you'll be getting. I found the pieces to be fine and the folding board with storage is convenient and easy for a child to handle. Overall this is a great choice for an entry level player. Older and more experience players will definitely want to look at more pricey, larger, and higher quality models.

UPDATE, October 2011: I just upped this review from 4 stars to 5 stars. Three years after purchase this chess set is still holding up and looks brand new. A great purchase at this price!

27 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Well, it's a chess set...., June 28, 2009

By 

Daniel Demeno (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Classic Wood Chess Set (Toy)

It's a decent travel chess set....with 5 rooks and 3 bishops. Renders game unplayable. I e-mailed the company from the little card inside the box about the issue....no response and it's been over a month.

They actually managed to screw up a chess set. Pretty tough.