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Wegiel Chess Set Consul Chess Pieces and Board European Wooden Handmade Game JUNIOR
Last Updated: July 24, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Total Reviews
574
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Design
30beautiful, chess, pieces, detail, size
+100%
" ... Nice board, wish they would of done a two tone detail on the black, like they did on the white. ... "
" ... Great quality and detail. ... "
" ... First, it’s beautiful. ... "
" ... I like the 'handcrafted' look. ... "
" ... Otherwise satisfied with the product, and love the design. ... "
" ... Love the size, feel, and look. ... "
" ... Very nice looking set ... "
" ... This chess board is great looking and feeling. ... "
Build Quality
25board, wood, weighted, chess, weight
+88%
-12%
" ... The pieces are beautiful and proportionally sized and have a lighter weight, but good feel. ... "
" ... Our family is a bit new to chess, but I would have to say that this is a nice durable set. ... The pieces are kept in holders inside the case. ... "
" ... Pieces are well crafted and whole set looks great. ... "
" ... He was pleased with the hand carved look of them and was happy the board doubled as the case! ... "
" ... Pieces are beautiful, and easy to distinguish. ... Hinges are even engraved and well made. ... "
" ... I like how it folds for piece storage, but you'd have to be looking for the seam when it is laid out. ... "
" ... Other than the weight of the pieces, 5 stars. ... "
" ... The pieces are well weighted and the board looks and feels phenomenal. ... "
For Kids
16chess, child labor, year old, taught, kids
+100%
" ... Some added benefits that I didn't know about upon purchasing is that it's made from a wood plantation and made without child labor. ... "
" ... On a side note, got a nice laugh out of the box clearly stating that child labor was not used in making the product. ... "
" ... My boys started Chess Club at school and love it. ... They love it and even taught my 6 year old how to play. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son’s 16th birthday. ... "
" ... This is not some cheap Chinese stuff, but actual hand crafted (not using child labor apparently) and will provide hours of entertaining critical thinking playing chess. ... "
" ... My son was happy to see these chess! ... "
" ... My kids play it way more often that I expected. ... "
" ... I bought this set for my son's 9th birthday. ... "
Size
13pieces, weight, folds, board, travel
+100%
" ... it's so big and easy to fold down and store. ... "
" ... I love how the pieces are proportional to the board’s size. ... "
" ... I actually bought this one and a travel set. ... "
" ... It's very easy to carry . ... "
" ... Second, it folds so it takes up less space. ... "
" ... And the size is optimal, not small. ... "
" ... It is larger than what I would consider a typical board but I really like the size. ... "
" ... I added flat washers to the pieces to give more weight. ... "
Fit
12inside, board, storage, hold the pieces, folds
+100%
" ... The pieces feel heavy and well crafted and the board is large and solid. ... The storage area is good quality felt and the pieces fit snuggly. ... "
" ... I like how it folds for piece storage, but you'd have to be looking for the seam when it is laid out. ... "
" ... The weight of the pieces is perfect, and they slide nicely across the board. ... "
" ... The inside does not hold the pieces as neat as the picture shows. ... "
" ... The felt holding the chessmen inside does a good job at keeping the chessmen in and makes it easy to place them or pick them out, but looks a bit on the cheap end. ... "
" ... Folds up and stores all pieces. ... "
" ... The pieces fit well in their holders and it's a solid piece of work. ... "
" ... Larger pieces are easy to move. ... The pieces are kept in holders inside the case. ... "
As Gift
10son, loved, christmas, year old son, perfect gift
+90%
-10%
" ... This was a gift for my 13 year old son. ... "
" ... Bought for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this set for a gift for a teenage boy. ... since i can't speak for its durability, since it will be a gift. ... "
" ... Gift for my Son Loves the set ... "
" ... I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas and he loved it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son’s 16th birthday. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my roommate and I was incredibly impressed by its quality. ... "
Price
10set, worth, money, chess, board
+100%
" ... Beautiful set worth every penny. ... "
" ... However, it's appropriate for this price level. ... "
" ... My review is based on quailty vs. price, usability, and attractiveness of the set. ... "
" ... This is a very nice set, especially when you consider the cost. ... "
" ... This is a great chess board for the price. ... "
" ... I have no clue how they made this for this price point. ... "
" ... It's a very nice set, well worth the price. ... "
Storage
7inside, pieces, board, folds, easy
+100%
" ... The storage area is good quality felt and the pieces fit snuggly. ... "
" ... I like how it folds for piece storage, but you'd have to be looking for the seam when it is laid out. ... "
" ... The board, even though it does fold for easy storage, lays flat when opened. ... "
" ... - Easy to store, would fit nicely in the board game cabinet without taking up any space. ... And the reason the set actually didn't get the 5 star review from me, inside the storage, the pieces sit in a cheaply done velvet lined plastic mold. ... I can't believe that with so much attention to detail, that is the final choice on storage. ... "
" ... The inside has nice cutouts to store each piece safely. ... "
" ... it's so big and easy to fold down and store. ... "
Comfort
6board, weighted, weight, hand made, hand
+100%
" ... The felt holding the chessmen inside does a good job at keeping the chessmen in and makes it easy to place them or pick them out, but looks a bit on the cheap end. ... "
" ... The pieces feel heavy and well crafted and the board is large and solid. ... "
" ... Pieces are well made and feel good in the hand, weighted enough - a medium weight. ... "
" ... He was pleased with the hand carved look of them and was happy the board doubled as the case! ... Granted these are not professional pieces, but they are felted and weighted and feel nice in your hand. ... "
" ... The weight of the pieces is perfect, and they slide nicely across the board. ... "
" ... The pieces are well weighted and the board looks and feels phenomenal. ... "
Gaming
5playing, pieces, study, kids, crafted
+100%
" ... Perfect game for in house non- electronic stimulation. ... "
" ... The weighted pieces are perfect for my 8 year old just learning the game. ... "
" ... I have recently started playing again and I wanted a good board and pieces to work with. ... "
" ... They still flow well though so I'm still able to enjoy a game with them. ... "
" ... This is not some cheap Chinese stuff, but actual hand crafted (not using child labor apparently) and will provide hours of entertaining critical thinking playing chess. ... "
Weight
5weight, weighted, set, light, heavier
+100%
" ... I added flat washers to the pieces to give more weight. ... "
" ... The pieces are the perfect size and are properly weighted, not too heavy and not too light. ... "
" ... Pieces are well made and feel good in the hand, weighted enough - a medium weight. ... "
" ... The pieces are beautiful and proportionally sized and have a lighter weight, but good feel. ... "
" ... The pieces have a nice weight to them. ... "
Ease of Use
4store, pack, take, storage, folds
+100%
" ... Easy to pack up and take to another location. ... "
" ... Perfect for beginners, easy to see the board, the options, and strategy. ... - it is light, easy to pack, move and store. ... "
" ... it's so big and easy to fold down and store. ... "
Product Reliability
3year, one, last, error
+33%
-67%
" ... Didn't give 5 starts because one piece was broken ... "
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Size: 12.54 meters