16" Folding Magnetic Wooden Chess Set

I purchased this for my husband’s birthday. He loves it.

Half the black pieces fall out if I open it with white piece side down, the locks don’t close properly and wasn’t put on straight. One is more crooked than the other. The board doesn’t lay flat, feels like an uphill battle most of the game. I can’t tell if there’s an impingement at the bottom, or if the felt is too tight butMagnetic is a good touch when I need to pick it up and move it. It’s a good set, but not with the $160 I paid for it.

We were looking for something to bring on vacation with us that was easy to take along, but also felt solid and this really checked all the boxes. It's honestly a very nice set (travel or not) for the price. The pieces are heavy, and even though I didn't think I cared about it being magnetic that has been a very helpful feature. The only thing I would have liked to have added is coordinates on the side and bottom, but I knew in purchasing it this one didn't have that, so no surprise. I'm hoping I can get stickers to add on. My kids use this set, and the little ones are still learning chess notation. I'm very pleased with my purchase overall and glad to write a happy review.

Always more fun to beat someone over the board versus playing them online. The set features standard yet well-made Staunton pieces with a nice, smooth finish. Ideal for vanquishing your chess foes. While it folds, it's not quite the ideal travel set as the latches are sort of weak, but it displays nicely (even while folded), and the felt bag does give you the option to deliver supremacy abroad when the time arises. While the magnets don't seem to hold as well as the product images suggest, they do provide a solid heft while playing—and the extra queens are a nice touch too.

Whip this out on a first date to asert superiority, or force your children to play you to remind them who's boss.

It is a brilliant product, I like to play it every evening with my kids. Magnetic option is very handy when someone accidentally pushes the board. There is however I would say minor production fails, 2 fields are so to say ungluing or setting apart. I can live with that of course, but for feedback sake, be aware.

I love this Chess set! If you want a perfect chess set this is the one for you. The quality of workmanship is exquisite and the color of the board is the best for your eyes. I highly recommend this item and the price is right.

I bought it for my husband’s birthday.he loves it and I’m glad he love his presence

I ordered at 14” chess set for my son as a Christmas present. After a few weeks it was apparent it had been lost in the mail. As soon as I reached out with my concern Chess House responded that they would upgrade my order to a larger set free of charge. It was at my house within a few days. The chess set is solid and beautiful, and my son loves his new board, but the customer service stood out as much as the quality of the product. I would order from this company again without hesitation.

I bought this set for my 17 year old grandson, who has won several chess medals, He loves it, and I think it was his favorite Christmas gift. It arrived beautifully packaged, and in a timely manner. I was totally satisfied.

Really impressed with the quality of this board and pieces. Very sturdy and substantial feeling and weighted all around. Board also lays perfectly flat and magnetism is just right. Much nicer than the Chinese Amazon cheapo options.
Only mini cosmetic complaint is that I think the gold latches look dated and don't match the overall super appearance of the rest of the board.

Would definitely recommend.

Very good quality chess set, ideal for traveling. All chess pieces fit well inside the board, and it has been perfect for my chess strategy work while on the road. Very satisfied with this purchase. Chesshouse is by far the best company I have ever worked with for anything chess related. I look forward to continue being a repeat customer for years to come!

Excellent quality, function and design for kids and family. Nephew completely captivated by chess game and studying it. My gratitude to all who made it possible to enjoy great game. service and delivery were impeccable.

Bought this for my dad for Christmas. He loves it. It’s really well made and the magnetic quality is a great touch. Also, the foam forms for the pieces is really nice. The pieces stay in their places.

Everything I was hoping it would be. The right size. The quality is superb. The service was awesome. Came in a box that designed to hold up under todays shipping conditions.
Overall great product.

Overall it's nice. A little pricey, but it looks nice. The individual pieces are well carved and have a smooth finish. The board also has a smooth finish and lays flat on a level surface. The only drawback is the closing clasps. They could be a bit sturdier.

Bought this set for my son's high school graduation. He loves it! Beautiful set he will have for a very long time.

Very well made
Very attractive
Well designed
Christmas gift for 2021

This chess set was a gift for my son. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the popularity of the tv show The Queens Gambit had made chess sets so popular, so I purchased this on backorder in early January for a late January birthday. When it arrived on March 4th, my son loved it.. The chess pieces are nice sized and they fit in the foam storage that is on the inside of the box. The magnetism is just enough to help, without being too strong to be annoying. My son says 16" is a great size in a chess set. Unfortunately, there was either a manufacturing defect or damage during shipment because the box was out of alignment and the latches wouldn't close. When I contacted the company, they promised to mail me a new wooden box and it arrived today ( April 19th). So yes, it took a long time, but between the global pandemic and delays in international shipping so many products have been delayed. What matters is the excellent customer service and how much we love the final product. The chess set is a nice balance between inexpensive, cheaply made sets and sets that cost hundreds of dollars more. We are very pleased. I highly recommend supporting independent, smaller companies vs buying everything from a place like Amazon (which has been a wonderful resource during these times, but still we don't want them to be the only company in existence). I would purchase from this company again.

I shopped around quite a bit before I found a magnetic folding chess set that also appeared to be of good quality and something I would feel good about presenting to a family member as a birthday gift. I had actually ordered a different one and sent it back immediately because it looked and felt cheap and flimsy. I definitely feel like I got my moneys worth with this particular chess set and I am pleased to present it as a gift. The only reason I did not give this five stars is that I ordered this set in early to mid December 2020 with the assurance it would arrive before Christmas. It actually arrived 3 months later, having missed both Christmas and the person’s birthday. I’m not at all sure that this is in any way the fault of chess house due to problems with overseas shipping. (So I was told) . Nevertheless, it was certainly a much less than satisfying experience. Providing you can actually get that set, I would recommend it to other buyers.

Great Board and Pieces weak magnets 😲

Bought this for my kids for Christmas and it arrived in plenty of time. It is beautiful, well made, and I love the magnetic part, especially for the kids. It’s not so strong that it’s difficult to play, but enough to keep the pieces upright during the game. I agree that the fasteners are a bit flimsy and I almost already bent one the wrong way by accident. Thankfully, it is still working just fine!

The fasteners are a bit flimsy I think I might break them if I'm not careful opening and board. Other then that this is a great board. the pieces feel great and it has the perfect amount of magnetism. Order arrived quickly too.

The pieces and board are great, but the closures are very poor. They are sharp and don’t lock nicely. Such a shame.

Very pleased with my chess set , very classy and a sturdy set . Got this for a gift for my son , I have no doubt he will love it