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New Exclusive Staunton Chess Set in Ebony & Boxwood with Macassar Case - 4" King Review

New Exclusive Staunton Chess Set in Ebony and Boxwood with Macassar Case - 4 King
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I got inspired to get back into chess and started looking for a quality set. This one stood out as the best one in my price range. It came in two packages, one for the pieces and another for the board/storage. Everything was well protected in shipping and arrived in excellent condition. The board is beautiful, actually it's such good carpentry that it's hard to believe it's real wood. The pieces have a nice handmade quality to them and are a very good weight. I didn't need any service so no feedback on that front. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.

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This elegant chess set package includes our New Exclusive Staunton Chess Set in ebony and boxwood matched with a beautiful Macassar Chess Case. The New Exclusive Staunton has all of the features that an avid chess player and collector look for in an upper-end Staunton chess set. From its elegant profile with a large tapered base to the extraordinary knights hand carved by some of the best craftsmen in the world, you will not find a better chess set in this price range!The chess case has macassar ebony and bird's-eye maple squares tha are accentuated by a narrow checkered border and bird's-eye maple frame. The sides are covered in a beautiful burgundy color burl wood. The entire case has a high gloss polyurethane finish that gives it a glass-like look. There are two drawers, one on each side, with individual cloth-lined compartments for storing chess pieces. The polished ebony and boxwood pieces sitting atop this case with its rich colors look spectacular!Chess Set:Chess Case:liPremiumEbony Boxwood&liKing Base: 1.75"liKing Weight: 3.2 oz.liChess Set Weight: 3.5 lbs.liGreen Billiard Cloth PadsliMaterials:Wood VeneersOther Wood Material&liFinish: High Gloss PolyurethaneliOverall Dimensions: 20" x 20" x 3.875"

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Lego Knights Kingdom Chess Set Review

Lego Knights Kingdom Chess Set
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Don't be fooled. This is NOT the giant chess set that came in a wooden box and was difficult to find last year at Lego stores. That sold for about $200 retail. This is a much smaller set that consists of a simple chess "board" and 32 normal lego figures dressed up in knight costumes (which are already put together by the way). It's pretty unique but you can probably get it for a lot less than what they're selling it for here. I was fooled thinking I was getting the much bigger set. Buyer beware of course.

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Challenge a friend to LEGO Chess! Play an exciting game of chess with real LEGO Knights! Choose your color and you're ready to begin. Will you checkmate your opponent's King and win, or will you go down in defeat? It's a game of skill and strategy that's fun for chess fans and LEGO fans too!

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12" x 12" Sea Fossil Marble & Black Marble Chess Set Comes in Velvet Gift Box Review

12 x 12 Sea Fossil Marble and Black Marble Chess Set Comes in Velvet Gift Box
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A rugged, rough-made set that adds a great accent to a house by the shore. The pieces are heavy, solid and the board is large and substantial. Excellent gift set for a child with a nautical-themed room or sailing/boating interests. The classic game in a classic style.

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Stunning 12" x 12" marble chess set delicately hand carved pieces. A striking contrast of Fossil and black marble. King is 3" tall and pawns are 1.5".

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Phantom Force Chess Review

Phantom Force Chess
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I received this chess game as a gift and have played about 15 games on it to date. It is enjoyable to watch the pieces move by themselves.
For playing a casual game, it is very challenging. There are many different levels to choose from (about 100 in total). I am by no means an advanced player (I can't think 7 moves ahead) but I am more advanced than the average beginner (my rating average on various websites is roughly 1800). That being said, I find the lower levels to be rather easy, but on the harder levels I get beaten soundly. Therefore, I would say the game overall is quite challenging. The computer also appears to strategically place its pieces on open ranks and files, rather than just attacking material (which many chess computers often do). For example, I recently offered a rook to the computer because I was about to put the computer into mate in 3 moves and the computer passed on the rook and instead defended against the threat.
The only downside is the game is loud and pieces take a few seconds to move. If you're a "good" player, it's defintely very challenging. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the higher levels beat "advanced" players with ease.

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Want to play chess, but have no one to play with? Phantom Force is at the ready as your competitor. Play against this "smart" computer and watch in disbelief as the chess pieces actually move on their own! Or you can observe a fierce chess match as you watch the computer play against itself.
Game has incredible voice vocabulary that makes it easy and fun to play, game-saving memory, magnetic chess pieces that fit inside the built-in storage compartment; plus 136 levels (120 for play and 16 for analysis). Requires 6 "C" batteries, not included.

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King Kong Deluxe Chess Set Review

King Kong Deluxe Chess Set
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I picked this up on ebay for about 100.00. Beautiful item for the Kong collector, weighs about 35 pounds and seems to be made entirely of cast resin. The board top lifts off and inside is a foam piece with holes for the various pieces. With the exception of one piece with a slight bow to the bottom all the game pieces set well on the board. The figures are sculpted to look rather like Art Deco statues of the 1930's. The black pieces represent the inhabitants of Skull Island and the White pieces are the ship's cast and crew. I especially like the board that has buildings on one side and jungle on the other. The one problem I had (other than the wobbly piece) was that I kept getting the knights and the bishop pieces mixed up as they are of similar height and both represented on the island side by prehistoric animals. (I need more practice to get used to it I guess) I'm pleased as it is a very beautiful chess set of one of my favorite movie characters. At full price it's abit much, but well worth 150.00 or so looking at similar sets.


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Retail price is $475! The primal savagery of Skull Island clashes against the urban sophistication of 1933 New York as man and monster battle for supremacy on the chessboard. Kong, ruler of the dark and terrifying Skull Island, a world of tangled jungle, superstitious sacrifice and nightmarish monsters, beats his chest in defiance against the might of the industrial age. New York, urban pinnacle of the western world and symbolic of the artificial power of man, is his adversary, having taken from Kong, that which he most loves, the beautiful Ann Darrow. Scuplted by Weta Workshop's Mary Maclachlan, Gary Hunt and Ben Hawker. Item Size: approx. 10 inches H (254mm) x 15.5 inches W (394mm) x 15.5 inches L (394mm). Pieces range in size from approx. 2.75 inches H (70mm) x 1 inches W (25mm) x 1 inches L (25mm) to 3.5 inches H (89mm) x 1.25 inches W (32mm) x 1.25 inches L (32mm).

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12" Fossil Marble & Red Onyx Chess Set Staunton Free Gift Box Review

12 Fossil Marble and Red Onyx Chess Set Staunton Free Gift Box
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This is a beautifully crafted chess set at a great price! The red onyx and fossil marble contrast nicely! Nicely carved pieces. Very pleased. The only thing I did was add felt circles from a craft store to the bottoms of the pieces so they wouldn't scratch the board. The board itself is a work of art.

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This classic chess set design has long been a standard for marble, onyx, and stone chess sets and continues to be popular today. The chess pieces have an attractive rustic Staunton look with slightly exaggerated features that facilitate carving solid stone. The Fossil Marble is primarily gold color with original oceanic fossils like clams etc. The white marble is predominately solid white but will sometimes have small veins of other colors intermingled. The combination of these two colors creates a beautiful contrast. * King Height: 3" * King Base: 1" * Square Size: 1 1/4" * Overall Size of Chess Board: 12" x 12" x 1/2" * Comes packaged in a VELVET GIFT BOX that holds chess pieces and chess board individually. Replacement Pieces Available

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Kettler Large Chess Pieces Review

Kettler Large Chess Pieces
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This chess set is easy to set up and very durable. We filled the bottoms with sand because we live in a windy area. They were light enough for 4 years old to lift but heavy enough to withstand the wind. Fit nicely on one foot square cement pavers that we used to make an outdoor chess board on. We are one hundred percent happy with the set.

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Add colossal fun to your backyard and let the kings and captors meet on the witty battlefields of the intellect with this larger than life chess set. Ideal for indoor or outdoor play, this giant chess set is constructed of a tough, all weather black and white resin, sturdy yet light weight and easy to lift and move around. Simply unscrew the bases to fill with water or sand for added weight. Perfect game for backyards, schools and recreation centers, country clubs, resorts, cruise ships or any other place that has room for giant fun! Complete your chess set with the mega checkerboard (sold separately)-64 resin squares snap together in a breeze to allow for quick assembly and dismantling.

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Marvel Heroes Chess Set Review

Marvel Heroes Chess Set
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This an ok chess set but not worth 29.99.
Like the lord of the rings chess set it's really more of a toy or furniture. Its poorly painted and really the choice of characters makes little sense. If you love super heroes this is the chess set for you. If you're a serious chess player this may not be for you.

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Now you can play chess with your favorite Marvel Heroes figures. Each chess piece represents one of the Marvel Heroes characters. Now the game is on. This set includes 32 hand-painted Marvel Heroes chess pieces and one high-gloss finish playing board. For two players.

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Wood Expressions 15" Folding Wood Chess Set Review

Wood Expressions 15 Folding Wood Chess Set
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The picture above is not the exact chess set I received. The board itself looks cheaper and the wood is not as richly colored as the photo. The pieces, however, are very nice; they are felt-bottomed and there are elastic straps to hold them inside the folding board.

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Chess is not just any old game. It is one of the most revered board games ever to hit the market. Not only is chess a fun and exciting way to compete against your rivals, it also offers a numerous array of intellectual benefits. Chess increases memory and develops concentration. It encourages imagination and creativity. Chess is also known to improve student's schoolwork and grades. Various studies have demonstrated that students acquire higher reading and math levels, and just an overall superior learning ability as an effect of playing chess. In fact, chess is part of the required curriculum in countries all over the world! A game for people of all ages. Learn to play at any age and unlike other sports, you don't ever have to retire. Age is never a factor when you're looking for an opponent. The young can play the old and the old can play the young. Chess is a game that brings enjoyment to its players while exercising their intellectual abilities.

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ChessCentral's Superior Deluxe Tournament Chess Set with Chess Pieces, Green Chess Board, and Blue Tote Review

ChessCentral's Superior Deluxe Tournament Chess Set with Chess Pieces, Green Chess Board, and Blue Tote
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You gotta get this one. For the money you can't beat it! Read the description, it's got everything you need. Great buy!

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A Staunton design full tournament-size, felt padded plastic chess set. Get the durability of impact resistant plastic along with the classic Staunton look. The Choice chess set features a full 3.75" King with a stable base of 1.5" diameter. The perfect set for school. club and tournament play - balanced, and durable.Need a rugged chess board that will easily withstand the punishment of day to day use? Looking for durability as well as practicality in your chess board? We have the solution. This washable mousepad chess board is made to resist tears, spills, and daily abuse. The rubber backing (just like a good mousepad) keeps it in place when you move your pieces into that winning position. Thicker than the typical roll-up board, the mousepad chess board won't curl up at the edges, no matter how it's stored! Clear and legible algebraic notation, 20"x 20", with 2.25" square size meets all chess tournament standards. This carry-all chess bag is the perfect answer for carrying and storing all of your chess equipment. Each 21" x 8" carry-all chess bag is made of durable canvas and will hold a rolled-up chess board, a full set of chess pieces (even the 4" chess sets), scorebook, pens, and a chess clock. This a very handsome and extremely durable tote bag with sturdy handles and zipper. Inside zipped nylon pouch for chess pieces. Inside Velcro straps for board and clock. Inside you will find nylon pouches for scorebook and pens.

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Civil War Chess & Checkers Set - Camphor Wood Board with Storage & Pewter Chessmen Review

Civil War Chess and Checkers Set - Camphor Wood Board with Storage and Pewter Chessmen
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Very nice chess pieces that are true to the subject. Wood chess board with storage drawer is also well made and compliments that puter chess pieces.

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For all you history buffs out there: What is arguably the greatest war in American history? Yes, it's the Civil War, and is captured in this high-quality chess & checkers combination set. The camphor wood board contains a pull-out drawer for storing the game pieces. The intricately crafted gold and silver pewter chessmen are sure to be a hit with your friends and family, whether they're from the north or the south! Create an heirloom and start a new tradition with this gorgeous set!

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Medieval Times III Theme Chessmen Review

Medieval Times III Theme Chessmen
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Bought these chess pieces for my boyfriend for Christmas and he just loved them. If you're going to play chess, you have to have a medieval chess set. The only thing that keeps happening is that they get knocked over easily so I think the bases should be heavier. The workmanship is great but from behind, you can get the bishops mixed up with the pawns so I took a permanent marker and painted the back of the bishops head (helmet) black and it didn't take away from the painting that already exists. This was the perfect gift this year!

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This collectible set of Medieval Times Chessmen is made of resin with felt bottoms and is based on classic fantasy characters. The kings in this set stand 3 1/4 inches tall.

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Harry Potter Wizard Chess Review

Harry Potter Wizard Chess
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This is not your TYPICAL chess set. True, you can still play chess, but kids & adults alike will love this new game.
When you open the box, you will get a fold-out chess board (very durable). The board has the EXACT same colors as the chess set seen in "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone". You will also receive two complete set of chess pieces.
Each piece was designed using the SAME sketches Warner Brother employees used to create the life-size pieces in the movie; they are COMPLETELY identical. The pieces are made of a thick-plastic type of material, so they are very hard to damage (but not impossible).
Also included in the box is a set of instructions that have easy-to-read insturctions on how to play chess. They have pictures showing the different ways each piece can move.
Whether you're a chess fan or not, if you LOVE Harry Potter, then you MUST have this chess set; makes a great decoration on any coffee table.

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Brand new in factory sealed box

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Chess Set Review

Chess Set
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This high-quality 10-inch Camphor Wood Magnetic Chess Set is the best and most durable board you're going to find in this size. Sold all over the web, this is a good price. The only negative are the overly small and undermagnetized pieces. Similar to other magnetic sets, it does not include extra Queens. I've purchased many chess boards and sets over the years, but I play on this one more than all the others combined. Great for burning time when waiting in Doctors' offices, planes, or anywhere you're forced to wait for the world.
This board makes a great gift to yourself, or heck, even to someone else.

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This 10 inch camphor magnetic chess set has drawers 1 inch squares and a 2.25 inch king.

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Isle of Lewis Chess Set - Unique Themed Chess Pieces Review

Isle of Lewis Chess Set - Unique Themed Chess Pieces
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This Isle of Lewis Chess Set (pieces and pawns) is an absolute treasure in my opinion. My decision to buy this product came down to the product description given by Amazon and the seller---how close to the originals these replicas are stated to be. I wanted something as close to the real thing as possible for a good price. I was not disappointed. These pieces and pawns exceeded my expectations. They are a nice size and weight; they stand nicely--no unevenness or wobbles. Each member of this set seems to have its own unique personality, which makes for an interesting study beyond chess playing. (I've uploaded some images for this product for you to view.) There is an antique, human-made feel about these objects that adds to their appeal. They are not TOO perfect---welcomed in today's world of machine-wrought multi-copies. One suggestion that I have is when they arrive, open the box and set them out for a while as the smell of their new finish can be quite potent, if you have a sensitive nose.. I suppose the finish aroma is probably from being packed and shipped.:) // My favorite piece is the Maple King. More than a game item, he's an fine bit of art with his detailed, bearded face and his regal throne. The Ivory King seems a bit chubbier and younger in his little persona. The chess set would make an exciting classroom addition. You could build whole lessons about observation, strategy, and critical thinking with them. This set would also make a great graduation and / or Christmas gift. The vinyl board allows you to play of course; however, once you see these chessmen, you'll want one of those nice boards to compliment them. Do a bit of searching on Amazon to see the boards available. // Yes, Harry Potter fans will find this set intriguing as well, but remember this set is purely Muggle...no magic other than that of your own imagination and perhaps, chess skills! LOL

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This stone-like chess set is a replica of the chess set Harry Potter played on in the movie "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone". The Isle of Lewis chess set is a faithful reproduction of the earliest known European chess set and is a genuine replica of the world famous Isle of Lewis chess pieces on display in the British Museum. Originally discovered on the Isle of Lewis around 1170, they are of Scandinavian origin. The light colored chess pieces feature an antique ivory finish. This set is ceramic which makes for the look and feel of stone. The King is 3.75 inches in height and a base of 1.75 inches.The Isle of Lewis set of themed chess pieces allows game play in the distant past, while enjoying the world of this historical and unique chess set.NOTE: Chess Board is not included. Suggested square size for the board is 2.25 inches.

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Wood Expressions Chess/Checkers Set Review

Wood Expressions Chess/Checkers Set
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Beautiful, modern and looks high quality. only complaint would be that the pieces are a bit smaller and lighter than i expected. But, overall, I love it.

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Can't choose which game you want to purchase? Want to buy them all? Well now you don't have to because we have the answer! It's a combination game set! This particular one is beautifully made in black stained wood with storage and handpainted, handpolished, black stained kari wood chessmen, containing all your favorite pastime games. It's great to play with, and even when you're not playing, it looks absolutely gorgeous on your coffee table!

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Giant Chess Set Review

Giant Chess Set
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This chess is fun. Especially if you have children.
Pros: Large, adjustable weight, lightweight, tough board-mat,
convenient bag.
Cons: Little fragile, not completely B/W but Yellowish/Blueish
Recommend !

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This Giant Chess Set is fun for the entire family. Great for the beach, park, camping or your backyard. Chess peices are made of polyresin with molded bases that screw open, and can be weighted for extra stability.

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