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.

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!