Description
The 14-inch chess set consists of a beech and birch wood board that features hand-burned ornaments to add an extra twist to a classic design, and solid hornbeam and beech chessmen. The pieces are hand-polished and weighted for better balance and comfort during the game. They have a special tray for storage on the inside of the folding board, which makes this lightweight chess set great for travelling.
Size
CHESS PIECES
King: 2.55" x 0.9" / 6.5 x 2.3 cm
Queen: 2.16" x 0.9" / 5.5 x 2.3 cm
Rook: 1.57" x 0.9" / 4.0 x 2.3 cm
Bishop: 1.96" x 0.9" / 5.0 x 2.3 cm
Knight: 1.65" x 0.9" / 4.2 x 2.3 cm
Pawn: 1.18" x 0.78" / 3.0 x 2.0 cm
CHESS BOARD
When closed: 14" x 7" x 1.96" / 36 x 18 x 5 cm
When opened: 14" x 14" x 0.98" / 36 x 36 x 2.5 cm
Susan W –
The chess board is of a good quality. You have to take all the pieces out to unfold the board.would of given it 5 stars if the pieces were weighted as they are a bit light
Julia Weatherly –
So good for travelling and the what sets this one apart is that the chess pieces are easily identifiable even tho small. Thorough recommend this set if you want a really good travelling chess set. Best one I’ve seen. Brilliant.
Max –
I just wanted a small set to travel with on a short trip and found this to be excellent. The board quality is excellent and unusually for a set of this size there is internal protection and individual restraints for the pieces whilst the board is folded and in transit. On a point of personal preference only I found the white pieces a little too white, and will probably stain them to obtain an off-white or darkish colour, but other than that a great product from a traditional chess brand name, and at an excellent price. Highly recommended.
Grantham –
An excellent chess set. Yes the board is compact but perfectly serviceable and it makes for a neat, practical, unit. The wooden construction is attractive and the draws work well keeping everything together. Portable, functional and practical – no complaints.
Ludwig –
Excellent. Bought for 9 year old Niece who was absolutely thrilled. Thoughfully and beautifully packaged. Of excellent quality, especially for the price.
Ann Cahill –
A high quality board and pieces for the price, it’s brought lots of joy to our office where lots of us play chess. We were playing on computers but a good old board is much more sociable. I’d recommend it as a gift.