A lovely set, obviously Staunton-inspired, but with a number of differences, notably the knights and the king's finial. I was initially unsure of the flamboyant knights, but they are easy to move and not too difficult to handle, while the finial is very delicately done. In my opinion, though, the real stars are the rooks - solid and sturdy, and well-weighted like all the other pieces.
The bud rosewood is a stunning reddish-brown, and very pleasing on the eye. The standard of craftsmanship is quite exquisite.
The set I bought was 'slightly imperfect'. I spent quite a while trying to spot the slight imperfection, but all I could find were some rough edges on the felt, easily remedied by a couple of minutes with nail scissors!
It speaks volumes for RCM's quality control standards that they consider a virtually perfect set 'imperfect'.
If you're looking for a set which is familiar yet eye-catchingly different, this one is recommended.

I’ve received my item in good conditions, but this item had a red king darker than the other pieces, but was resolved by RCM

I bought this travel chess set as a keepsake for my recently deceased father, almost as if it were a final gift from him, as his passing occurred just a few days before my birthday.
I was looking for a functional chess set that I could easily take with me anywhere. I was immediately attracted by the photos of this model on the Royal Chess Mail website, after hesitating between it and their folding travel chess sets. What appealed to me here was the complete box, which closes securely, as well as the drawers for storing the pieces. This avoids having to store the pieces inside the board itself, as is the case with folding travel sets.
You can also play or replay games from books or annotated collections by placing the pieces along the edges of the board or on the top section of the box. It is genuinely practical.
The pieces have a classic Staunton design, with bishops featuring an almost vertical slit. The proportions between the pieces are perfect, with a special mention for the knights, which are particularly well crafted. This is quite rare with pieces of this size, and even more so for a travel set.
The case is beautiful, both open and closed. It would look perfectly at home on a desk, for example. It is fairly substantial and quite heavy, so carrying it around every day in its current form may not be ideal. However, Royal Chess Mail also provides a small pouch for storing the pieces. I think I will look for a protective sleeve for the board so that I can safely carry it in a backpack or briefcase.
I think this format is actually perfect for travelling: a single, non-folding piece, ideal for placing on a train or airplane tray table, even if it sticks out slightly. In my opinion, it is more practical than a folding travel chessboard.
The woods used are of very high quality. The golden rosewood used for the pieces is beautiful, with a lovely combination of light and dark grain. The chessboard has a matte finish, which does pick up fingerprints a little, but it cleans easily with a soft cloth.
The colours of the squares are perfectly harmonious with the pieces: neither too dark nor too light, with no visual fatigue or distracting contrast when playing or reading a position.
The pieces slide nicely across the board when you want to move quickly, replay variations or work on openings, for example. The pieces are magnetic and stay firmly in place, but the magnets are just the right strength. They are not excessively strong, as is often the case with magnetic chess sets. Here, you never have any difficulty lifting a piece from its square because of the magnet.
In fact, the Royal Chess Mail team has got the balance absolutely right. You could almost think that the pieces are slightly weighted. This is the first time I have experienced this with a magnetic chess set, and it makes the set particularly pleasant to use.
The proportions of the pieces relative to the squares are perfect — as you can see in the photos with four pawns on a single square, or the rook lying down on the board. If I were to be extremely picky, perhaps the King’s base takes up just a little too much space on its square. But in actual use, this is not an issue, and the proportions remain perfectly logical in relation to the other pieces.
This set has a very high symbolic value for me because it was, in a way, my father’s final “gift”. It fits perfectly into my collection, and not only as a travel set. I have to admit that its practical storage and its ability to sit neatly on my desk mean that it sometimes replaces my traditional size 5 or 6 sets when I want to replay historical games or work on my chess.
Now I just need to find a beautiful carrying case or a small attaché case for the chessboard to make it easier to transport.
What a beautiful set created by Royal Chess Mail, exactly in keeping with its minimalist name and elegant gift edition. It is a magnificent object that will appeal to anyone who appreciates beautiful chess sets and beautifully crafted pieces.
I had already loved Royal Chess Mail’s unweighted Dubrovnik set with the folding chessboard case, and once again I am extremely satisfied with my purchase.
And I almost forgot to mention the excellent packaging: everything was very well protected, and the shipping and delivery were both fast. Their chat service is also excellent, with consistently quick responses and very good advice.
One final suggestion: if I were to make another purchase from Royal Chess Mail right now, it would be incredible if the team created a small-format travel set featuring the Dubrovnik-style pieces.
Thank you, Royal Chess Mail, for the quality of your products and the breadth of your collection.

Stunning Piesces

Perfect handmade chess board. High quality finishes, no sharp edges or between squares, and all joints are polished. The surface is a little shiny but perfect to play.
Shipment package is very good protecting the board properly. Foam is placed along the edges and on both faces.
I asked them to stick a fragile sticker to avoid problems during transport (by plane, by truck,...), this trick usually works quite well.
Communication with the company was perfect, answering very fast and solving the doubts.
In summary, a high quality board to enjoy playing chess (or to study) with big chess sets.

Beautifully made pieces, crafted with attention to detail and whose antique effect captures the spirit of the 19th century. They are solid and sturdy, perhaps not ideal for playing blitz, but they were probably never intended for that 180 years ago! My pieces were 'slightly imperfect', but close inspection revealed only a very minor mark (about 1mm in size!) on the white king's crown and on the underside of a black piece, not the sort of blemishes you would notice unless you were an obsessive stickler for detail, in other words nothing to worry about.
As always, the pieces arrived promptly and in indestructible packaging.

"The website said ‘slightly imperfect.’ What do you mean, imperfect?!
I don't see any damage or anything like that at all.
The pieces really look like they're from the 1930s—jet black and antique brown. And nice and big and heavy. A set you use to play ‘slow game’—so you can really enjoy it! "

A great alternative to the Chessnut Pro chess set pieces.
We appreciate that Royal Mall offers pieces that are proportionate to the board.
It’s a pleasure to look at and play with the pieces from the Heritage 3.9” set.
Royal Mall’s service—from the purchase to the delivery of the product—is IMPECCABLE.

This is one of those chess sets that people notice the moment they walk into the room. The metal pieces have a satisfying weight, the detailing is crisp, and the board has a rich decorative finish. It works just as well as a statement décor piece as it does for playing.

I received my shipment yesterday. It arrived really fast. It was packed very well. I'm very satisfied and was kept well informed. Royal Chess Mall is a great company.

Excellent quality chess pieces. The ebonised boxwood finish looks elegant, and the weight and balance feel great during play. The best part is that the holes are perfectly sized for the Chessnut Pro sensor chips, making installation quick and easy. The chips fit snugly without any modification, giving a secure and professional finish. If you're looking for replacement pieces that are fully compatible with the 3.6" Chessnut Pro sensor set, I highly recommend these.

These Alexandria Luxury Staunton Burnt Carving Chess Pieces are nothing short of exquisite! They are absolutely STUNNING and will literally take your breath away! You will be the envy of all your chess friends when you break out these pieces to play! I am also very impressed with Chess Mall's quick shipping to the USA. This is my second purchase from them and everything was well packaged and arrived in safe condition. Highly recommended!

This 3.75" Queen's Gambit Staunton set is absolutely stunning. The Golden Rosewood carving is precise, elegant, and flawless. Each piece has a perfect weight, offering a premium feel and excellent stability during play. Royal Chess Mall provided secure packaging and fast shipping. Highly recommended for any chess enthusiast!

It was with deep emotion and a childlike sense of wonder that I unpacked my set of Dragon pieces (boxwood/ebony version) and chessboard for this version.
I'm very pleased with it.
A special shout-out to your artisans, who all deserve a medal.
They have gold in their hands.
I highly recommend this company, which ships products quickly and ensures they are well-protected during transit.
I wish you every success in your business

The board has an attractive golden palissander -and-maple appearance with good color contrast that makes the pieces easy to distinguish. The wood grain is appealing and the border is neatly finished, giving it a classic look. The square size appears well matched to the Botvinnik–Flohr pieces (which I purchased as well), resulting in a balanced playing surface. Very elegant together.
It's a folding board, practical for storage and transport. However, when unfolded, the center is still not visible

I purchased the 3.9" Craftsman Knight Golden Rosewood together with the 20" Legacy Golden Rosewood Luxery Chess Board to match the set. Even though the delivery had a few issues with FedEx the items arrived really well packaged. I have to say that after a lot of research wanting a quality chess set, you cannot go wrong with Royal Chess Mall products. The craftsmanship it is next level, the only reason I gave 4 stars is because some of the Golden Rosewood are much lighter than the rest. See the 2 knights. I understand that it's due to timber shades but they could match the sets better to get an even colour. I am tempted to get now a larger set...

Pieces of art 5* delivery within a week to Scotland

Great Looking Chess Set. It is a beautiful Center Piece for our table. The grains of marble look so unique and exquisite.

I've been getting into owning 3.25 inch sets. This Reykjavik set is number 3 in my collection. What I like about this set. It's a set that you can bring to the club, coffee shop, Cafè, even at home. It's a good Staunton pattern that doesn't have any confusing design features. It's a smaller and lighter in weight or equal to some tournament sets. Yet big enough to where you don't bump into other pieces while trying to play a game. It fits perfectly on a board with 2 inch / 50mm squares. Which is shown in my photo. The down side of the set would be the Rooks. The top looks extremely fragile with the deep cuts and thin parapet. Definitely going to snap with very little impact. This is the worst design feature of the Reykjavik design. With a bad Rook design. I wouldn't recommend playing Blitz with this set. The Knights are a cartoony design and not a Reykjavik 72 WCC Knight design. So it's a lighter warmer cozy design compared to the 72 design. For the most part it's a good quality set for casual game play and maybe analysis but in my opinion just a bit too big for analysis.

Excellent aged lacquered boxwood; the stained pieces more closely resemble the tone of the exotic wood: Purpleheart, highly prized for its natural purple color, which is found only in the heart of the American continent and is highly sought after by collectors. A very comfortable and ergonomic set.

Very beautiful Pro Staunton 4.1“ pieces made of weighted rosewood that feel great in the hand when paired with the 21” Green and Maple HDMR chessboard. A fitting showcase for these masterpieces!

I purchased these 2.8” Golden Rosewood Tournament Staunton Chess Pieces together with Royal Chess Mall’s 16" Walnut & Maple Printed Chess Board – Matte Finish Tournament Board (with 40 mm squares), and the combination has exceeded my expectations.

The proportions are excellent. These are compact pieces, but they still have the look and feel of a proper tournament Staunton set rather than a travel set. The 40 mm squares on the 16” board are a very comfortable match, giving each piece enough room while keeping the overall footprint compact and ideal for a desk or small table.

The pieces themselves are beautifully made. They are well weighted, stable, and have a satisfying feel when played. The knights are especially impressive for a set in this price range, and every piece is cleanly turned and finished. The golden rosewood has beautiful natural grain and subtle variation in color, giving the set the warmth and character that only real wood can provide.

I also appreciate the compact proportions. They feel substantial in the hand without being oversized, making them perfect for anyone who wants a traditional wooden Staunton set but doesn’t have room for a full tournament-size board.

Finally, I was pleasantly surprised that Royal Chess Mall included storage pouches for both the pieces and the board. That was a thoughtful addition that I wasn’t expecting.

One thing buyers should be aware of is that, because these are made from natural wood, there is some variation in color from piece to piece. For example, my white king is slightly lighter than some of the other white pieces, and a few of the pawns differ subtly in tone.

Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase. I was looking for a high-quality compact wooden chess set that I could enjoy for many years, and this combination is exactly what I was hoping for. I would gladly recommend these pieces to anyone looking for a traditional Staunton design with a smaller footprint.

I am completely satisfied with this 4.1" Pro Staunton chess set. The pieces and the 21" board arrived in perfect condition, securely packed with plenty of bubble wrap.The golden rosewood pieces are super finely crafted, and the overall quality of the set is absolutely outstanding. The weight of the pieces feels great during play, and the wooden storage box is an excellent bonus for keeping everything safe. I will definitely buy from this seller again in the future!

I bought this 16” walnut and maple matte-finish board together with Royal Chess Mall’s 2.8” Golden Rosewood Tournament Staunton pieces, and the proportions are excellent. The 40 mm squares are a great match for compact Staunton pieces, leaving enough room for comfortable play while still giving the set a compact footprint. The board sits flat, has a pleasant matte finish that minimizes glare, and the walnut-and-maple color combination is elegant.

I have two small observations for future buyers. First, my board has a few tiny black printing specks on some of the light squares. They are only noticeable on close inspection and are invisible during normal play, so they don’t affect my enjoyment of the board. Second, the backing on my board is beige rather than the green backing shown in the product photos for the 16” version. I actually don’t mind the beige, but it’s worth noting that the backing color may vary from the photos.

Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase. It pairs beautifully with compact Staunton pieces, looks great on a desk or coffee table, and I’d gladly recommend it.

The Alexandria Luxury Staunton pieces in Ebony and Bud Rosewood are another work of art from Royal Chess Mall. The design and craftsmanship are amazing up close. The incredible detailing on the Knights themselves makes this set stand above all the others. I'm a big fan of the Ebony and Bud Rosewood combination, I think they are stunning next to each other.

This set really compliments the Alexandria Luxury Staunton Burnt pieces I previously purchased. Together they are the number one sets in my collection.