Helen Chess Inlaid Wood Board Game Set with Weighted Wooden Pieces, Large 15 x 15 Inch
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Brand | Best Chess Set |
Material | Wood |
Theme | Sport |
Genre | Strategy |
Number of Players | 2 |
About this item
- Total board dimensions: 15 x 15 x 3.25 inches (Large) (please verify that dimensions fit your needs before purchasing), Individual board square size: 1.5 x 1.5 in, Full set weight with pieces: 6.5 pounds
- King height: 3 in, King base diameter: 1.1 in, King weight: 0.8 ounces, Pawn height: 1.3 in, Pawn base diameter: 0.88 in, Pawn weight: 0.2 oz
- Chess piece type: Precision carved out of Boxwood in dark brown and light brown, weighted, padded felt bottom (Made in India)
- Board type: Inlaid Beech (wood grown in Romania from eco-friendly sources) and Walnut wood (wood grown in USA from eco-friendly sources), interior storage for pieces
- Comes with board, complete set of 32 pieces, and instructions
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 15 x 15 x 3.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.3 pounds |
ASIN | B001BUBQWO |
Item model number | Helen 0001 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 13 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #367,887 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #12,413 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Best Chess Set |
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Best Chess Set's large, 15 inch Helen wooden chess board brings an understated elegance to each match you play with it. It is beautifully made but isn't overly ornate to the point of distraction. It features inlaid, precision cut wood squares that are made out of Beech and Walnut wood lumber from Romania and the USA. Furthermore, the board lifts up to allow for easy storage of the 32 chess pieces inside the case. The weighted chess pieces feel great in the hand and are carefully crafted for the serious chess player. These pieces are made out of Boxwood and are made in India. In addition, they are padded on the bottom to protect your board. The king is 3 inches in height with a 1.1 inch diameter base. The total weight of this set with pieces comes in at a hefty 6.5 pounds. Please make sure to measure out our stated dimensions to see if they fit your needs before ordering. Comes in retail packaging. Best Chess Set is a California based company and this product is assembled in China in our own quality controlled factory.
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Customers like the quality, size, weight and space of the board game. For example, they mention it's beautifully crafted, has a big board and the pieces are well carved. Opinions are mixed on the value and stability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the board game. They mention that it is beautifully crafted, with weighted pieces and heavy wood. Some say that the board wobbles. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The wooden board which is also a box is beautifully crafted, smooth, has little rubbery dots in all corners of bottom and of lid so it will close..." Read more
"...The craftmanship of the board is very impressive and the coloring of the wood is very nice (not cheap looking at all)...." Read more
"...This one!! This one is so much nicer, fine detail on the wooden pieces, fine detail on the set and pretty wood...." Read more
"...Pieces were a little under weight to be weighted pieces. Nice overall and will last a a good time. One poor feature is the piece tray inside...." Read more
Customers like the size of the board game. They mention that the pieces are nice size, heavy, and large enough to distinguish from each other. They also appreciate the big board and the draw that holds all the pieces.
"...The drawer is big enough to hold all the pieces and comes with a bag to put them in...." Read more
"...Otherwise a wonderful set, nice size pieces, a good weight and a nice set for ages 8 to 18 unless the child plays tournaments." Read more
"Board was nicely built. Pieces were a little under weight to be weighted pieces. Nice overall and will last a a good time...." Read more
"...The set is truly beautiful, it's nice and big, the pieces are weighted and intricate, but my issue comes with the storage...." Read more
Customers find the storage spot for the pieces a nice plus. They mention the box is good for storage, and there is a drawer inside the board to store them. They also say the figures can be placed inside the box, making it suitable for travel. The pieces go into an included fabric pouch. However, some customers report that there is no grid inside.
"...The pieces go into an included fabric pouch, but there is no grid inside, if that is something you are looking for...." Read more
"...The drawer is big enough to hold all the pieces and comes with a bag to put them in...." Read more
"My favorite this about the chess board is the storage of the pieces underneath the top. It’s a nice quality board...." Read more
"...The figures can be placed inside of the box what makes this set suitable for travel...." Read more
Customers appreciate the weight of the board game. They mention that the pieces are weighted and intricate.
"...The box is a matte finish. The pieces are weighted and finished without flaws and have more of a satin finish...." Read more
"I really like this chess board, the pieces are weighted pretty well and my chess board was stable...." Read more
"...Otherwise a wonderful set, nice size pieces, a good weight and a nice set for ages 8 to 18 unless the child plays tournaments." Read more
"...The set is truly beautiful, it's nice and big, the pieces are weighted and intricate, but my issue comes with the storage...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the board game. Some mention that the pieces slide nicely, while others say that it wobbles badly on any flat surface. The top doesn't sit very secure, and the pieces are not weighted.
"...found with this board are the cushions on the bottom of the chess pieces are falling off but once they fall off it should be easy to reattach with..." Read more
"...It’s a nice quality board. The felt on the bottom is good, the pieces slide nicely. It’s a good purchase and I’m glad I bought it." Read more
"...The bottom part is also crooked, to the point where it wobbles badly on any flat surface, and since the pieces are not weighted they go wobbling and..." Read more
"...It slides around when playing and moving, like the two pieces were made from different sets...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the board game. Some mention that it's a great chess set for the price, while others say that it is not worth the $100 they paid for it.
"This is a great chess set for the price. My daughter is on the chess team and she and her friends really enjoy playing on it." Read more
"...It is quite expensive if your not really serious about chess and don't want spend a lot of money this is probably not the chess board for you...." Read more
"This is a great set for a great price. The pieces are larger than the average moderately priced sets. and they are a nice weight too...." Read more
"Beautiful chess set! Looks quite expensive." Read more
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-a wooden chess set with weighted pieces
-a medium sized, one-piece board, (ie not folding) and
-storage for pieces somewhere inside it.
I already have a nice chess table (with real weighted pieces) and a nice folding set so I wanted something sort of in between that I could move around the house with me easily.
I settled on this because it seemed to fit my criteria, and it looked pretty nice in the pictures. But I have to admit I was very disappointed when I got it. If the pieces are actually weighted (I don't even believe they are) the weight is so small that they might as well be regular wooden pieces. The whole point of weighted pieces is the extra weight in the bottom of the pieces makes them more stable, and they feel a lot better and easier to play with.
The board is also not perfectly flat; it seems to be partially warped or bent, and it also does not sit flush with the bottom part of the chess set. The bottom part is also crooked, to the point where it wobbles badly on any flat surface, and since the pieces are not weighted they go wobbling and flying all over the place if you are not careful and put the weight of your hand down on the board while making your moves.
Overall it feels like a very cheap set and definitely not worth the $100 I paid for it. Several of the pieces are also very badly splintered, and the top part of the board that the pieces sit on feels very thin and flimsy. If you are looking for higher quality, I'd recommend looking somewhere else.