Mini Marshall Chess Set and Bag Combo

I wanted to write a review about this set. It’s the perfect size and the pieces have a nice weight to them. The pieces arent cheap. And can’t beat the price for this set either.

This set is the perfect fit for a take anywhere game or a home online analysis board.
About 12”X 12” plus the 1” boarder.
Roll the board up and slide it into a paper towel tube for travel. Padded zipper bag is supplied to store the pieces.
Notice my screen shot of the Chess.com puzzle board - looks exactly like the marshal in color, size and design.
The pieces are nicely weighted and the board is a high quality vinyl - the vinyl odor last for only about a half hour.
Not shiny or stiff - but lays flat with buff green and buff white colors - Great on the eyes.
Extra pieces-black half or white half and the board can be purchased separately.

Slightly disappointed in the quality of this set. A couple pieces in the white set had dark grease like markings that had to be taken off with a degreaser. Furthermore, the 14” vinyl board that comes with the set arrived curled and warped at the corners and edges. It shipped to me rolled up with print side out and in a clear plastic bag. No matter how hard I tried to flatten it with books and weights, it never flattened out. Eventually, after discussing the issue with a Chess House customer service rep (Paul), I took it upon myself to iron out the board on the fabric side. It helped, but the board still curls up at the edges and corners. Customer service did not offer a replacement. I was told these 14” boards are made with a “stiffer” vinyl compared to premium vinyl boards. Customer service did offer to refund $5 for the value of the board. I did not take the offer hoping that with time, the board will eventually flatten out. So, between the marked pieces, the curled board, and having to self-remediate the issues (for a $44 vinyl/plastic mini set), I’m left to feel that this was one of my more regrettable purchases with Chess House.

This is a great set for analysis, studying along with a book, or even for a game or two when space is limited. The Mini Marshall pieces do have a nice weight to them and don't feel cheap like other sets in this size. The padded bag gives you peace of mind knowing your set will be protected. The reason for 4.5 stars is because the bundle does not include a way to store the vinyl board. Of course you can purchase one of those bags that has the built-in loop separately, but then you won't get the same quality and protection you get with the padded bag... Maybe Chess House has a brilliant move planned and will be releasing a padded bag with board storage in the future??? OVERALL, a good deal and good set for limited-spaces and study!

This is a good package. The set doesn't feel "miniature", even though it isn't full-sized. It strikes a perfect balance between convenient portability, positive tactile feel in the hands, and easy visibility on the board. All of the pieces are nicely weighted, feel solid, and scaled well to fit the 14" board. Extra queens are included. The padded zipper bag is a fine stow-away for the plastic pieces, and the vinyl board will provide years and years of use, no doubt. Overall, a great value.

Just what I needed: red and ivory with a blue/white mat...nice 14 inch!

I was looking for a small weighted "analysis" travel chess set that would fit on my desk. I didn't want the wooden magnetic sets because they were a bit out of my budget. First, I am super happy with this purchase. I originally got the analysis chess set but wasn't super impressed with the weight on those chess pieces. Thank you Paul Adams who made this recommendation. Great service!

The chess pieces have a good design and weight for the size. The quality of the chess pieces are good but not 5 star good. I ordered the white and red chess pieces with the blue board and black bag. I also have the green board and bag from the analysis set I ordered before. I would recommend the green board over the blue if you are getting the red and white chess pieces. See the pictures to compare and decide for yourself. Both are nice.

The 4 star rating is because of the price and markings on the red chess pieces (see pictures) although price is competitive. I had doubts on how the red and white pieces would look with the green board but it looks nice to me. The bag is okay but there is no place to roll the board to carry for traveling.

Overall, I would recommend this set. It's a good set that provides good weighted chess pieces while providing portability. Good for adults and kids.

The pieces are very heavy for their size. This gives the set a very nice substantial feel. The printing on the vinyl board had run in a couple of places leaving the edge of a dark square noticeably less defined. The padded bag is very nice. Had the board been printed properly, I would have give the set 5 stars.

Mini Marshall Chess Set and Bag Combo

A quality and well made set. The pieces are nicely weighted!

This is a great set for travel and practice. I bought a clear plastic tube 2.5 inch diameter to store and transport the rubber board in. If a tube was offered I would have bought it. Great product regardless.

Christmas gift for my husband who is teaching our granddaughter. He has a smaller table in his office so didn't want too big of a set. Nicely weighted pieces and good quality for the price. Perfect for teaching a kindergartener who is learning quickly! Also nice for traveling.

Fits great in a small bad I have.

This is a great set for analysis and study, and play with your friends and competitors. The board lays flat, the pieces are well defined, nicely cast, and weighted effectively for their size. Service was fast from Chess House. Well done!

A nice little set for using in smaller spaces. It makes a great travel set as advertised. But I bought it for use at home for use at my desk as I study with online resources or books. It's a little pricey, and the components can be found elsewhere for the most part at a lower price. But ChessHouse has some nice discount coupons that evens that out. The piece bag is of a very nice quality. The pieces have a very decent weight, which makes using them a pleasure compared to the set with unweighted pieces.

This is the perfect sized travel or analysis set. The board is small, but not too small that it is difficult to move the pieces. The pieces beautifully weighted high quality plastic. And they include extra queens, which is a rarity.

Very nice quality. Pieces have such a good feel to them. I got this for traveling with and it is absolutely perfect. They dispatched the product very quickly. Great work guys/ gals.

This is my first chess set and I am very pleased with it. The pieces are nicely weighted and doesn't feel cheap at all. My only complaint is there is no place to store the board, it would be nice to have a tube to protect it.

Good detail pieces, nice roll up board.

Pieces are nicely weighted and look good. Perfect as a practice set rather than expensive wood pieces I also own. Those pieces are on a 21" board which is also a little cumbersome as a practice set. ChessHouse is also great for shipment updates and order status.

Just received; fantastic set, beautiful pieces with good weight and perfect size board, all fits inside nice travel bag. Love love it!

I wanted something fairly small to use for study, but I really wanted weighted pieces, this fits that bill quite well. The board lays flat enough, the pieces look and feel good, and the bag is nice. So why four stars? Because there is nothing to store the board in. It would be awesome if there was (even at an additional cost) a tube or something that would protect the board and attach to the piece bag. Or maybe a bag that held both for a few bucks more. It would make it far more portable.

Don't get me wrong, for the money this set is exactly what I wanted, it is just a little cumbersome to carry with me.

I received this chess set today and it’s better in person than on the website. The pieces are a great weight and color, I love the color! I chose the red and ivory with the red vinyl mat. I wanted to upgrade my chess set for my office, (I play a lot), and this is what I was looking for. The mat rolls up for easy storage and the pouch is padded so the pieces are well protected. I really like that it’s so portable. This is a great set! Thank you Chess house!