Wegiel Handmade European Ambassador Chess Set - Wooden 21 Inch Beech & Birch Board with Felt Base - Carved Hornbeam & Sycamore Wood Chess Pieces

I bought this set nearly 6 years ago, so I could teach my 4 year old daughter how to play chess. Since then, she's not only learned how to play, but her little sister was born and is now learning chess to. I mention this not to brag (well, maybe a little, clever kids! haha) but to emphasize that despite this set now having been used by myself and a couple of rambunctious kids for years now, it's held up terrifically. The board and pieces are all well-made, the board can be easily folded up with the pieces inside to put it away, and the nice, big, wooden board and hand-carved pieces make a nice table-top decoration if you prefer to leave the board out on the table for long stretches of time (which we often do, because it's easier to convince the kids to play a few moves before arguing for screen time when the game is out in the open, ready for a match). The price has gone up a notable amount since my original purchase, but as long as the quality is still as good as the one I got, I'd say it's still worth it.

This is a gorgeous set! My son loves it. Well made with solid pieces. The engraving is very nice and well done. Storage for the pieces underneath. Easy to pack up and take with you. 5 stars!

Good quality pieces, the board is well built also and for the price it is worth it. Good for serious players and for beginners. I do recommend it

A nice beginner's set at a good price. They're nice and big, impressive really. After I got it, though, I really got into chess big-time, so I got two sets that cost much more from House of Staunton, which Amazon sells, I believe. I also bought a set for my two young grandsons and my son. Fun fact: There are more possible chess games than there are electrons in the universe. How's that for offering an endless variety?

We were very impressed with the quality of this game.

Excellent chess set that I use to decorate my law office. Very refined and nice to look at. Quality wood chess set. Would recommend.

The chess arrived two weeks earlier than the estimated arrival date.The chess board is beautifully ornate, and so are the chess pieces.However, the pieces are a little too big for the squares, but this is my personal taste; I would like them to be a little smaller. Nevertheless, it doesn't reduce the quality of the product. It is highly recommended.

Great product and amazing customer service