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Royal Chess Mall’s chess pieces are beautiful in person - every bit as much as their photographs and more. To hold these and move them about the chess board is a pleasure. I have a board with 2” squares and it is a perfect match for this 3.8” king size. Shipping was good to Arizona (US). Customer service was excellent and very responsive. Thank you!

First, it was really well packed and received 2 days earlier than expected.
I could hardly find the imperfection, it was on a pawn, and really minor.
That said, the white pièces which are antique lacquered are really really nice on the white squares and also on the black ones, they really pop.
They capture the light so well and reflect it.
The black pieces are like stone, very solid, mat finish, a bit shiny when cleaning them, a very mineral feeling,
On remarque néanmoins les veines gris foncé du bois, ce qui est vraiment joli.

Cette pièce d'échecs est brillante, très agréable au toucher et présente un poids idéal. C'est un excellent produit, tant pour jouer aux échecs que pour décorer son intérieur. Je tiens également à vous remercier sincèrement pour votre aide lors des formalités douanières liées à mon achat. Merci.

Un superbe jeu d'échecs classique de style Staunton. Les pièces offrent une prise en main très agréable, et c'est un vrai plaisir de jouer avec. La qualité de la finition est exceptionnelle, même si l'on remarque de petites imperfections charmantes en y regardant de plus près ; c'est d'ailleurs ce qui donne à ces pièces artisanales toute leur âme.

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'.
Si vous recherchez un ensemble à la fois familier et original, celui-ci est vivement recommandé.

J'ai reçu mon article en bon état, mais celui-ci comportait un roi rouge plus foncé que les autres pièces ; ce problème a toutefois été résolu par 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.

De superbes Poissons

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.
En résumé, un échiquier de grande qualité pour prendre plaisir à jouer aux échecs (ou à s'entraîner) avec de grands jeux d'échecs.

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.
Comme toujours, les pièces sont arrivées rapidement et dans un emballage indestructible.

"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.
Le service proposé par Royal Mall — de l'achat à la livraison du produit — est IMPECCABLE.

C’est l’un de ces jeux d’échecs qui attirent immédiatement l’attention dès que l’on entre dans la pièce. Les pièces en métal ont un poids agréable, les détails sont nets et l’échiquier présente une finition décorative somptueuse. Il fait aussi bien office d’objet de décoration remarquable que de jeu à part entière.

J'ai reçu ma commande hier. Elle est arrivée très rapidement. Elle était très bien emballée. Je suis très satisfait et j'ai été tenu informé tout au long du processus. Royal Chess Mall est une excellente entreprise.

Les pièces d’échecs sont d’excellente qualité. La finition en bois de buis noirci est élégante, et leur poids ainsi que leur équilibre offrent une sensation très agréable pendant le jeu. Le plus grand atout réside dans le fait que les trous sont parfaitement dimensionnés pour accueillir les puces de détection Chessnut Pro, ce qui rend l’installation rapide et facile. Les puces s’adaptent parfaitement sans aucune modification, offrant un résultat soigné et professionnel. Si vous recherchez des pièces de remplacement entièrement compatibles avec le kit de capteurs Chessnut Pro 3,6 pouces, je vous recommande vivement celles-ci.

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!

Ce jeu Staunton « Queen's Gambit » de 3,75 pouces est absolument magnifique. La sculpture en palissandre doré est précise, élégante et irréprochable. Chaque pièce a un poids parfait, offrant un toucher haut de gamme et une excellente stabilité pendant la partie. Royal Chess Mall a assuré un emballage sécurisé et une livraison rapide. Je recommande vivement ce produit à tous les passionnés d'échecs !

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.
Tous mes vœux de réussite pour votre activité

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.
Il s'agit d'un plateau pliable, pratique pour le rangement et le transport. Cependant, une fois déplié, le centre reste invisible

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...

Des œuvres d'art. Livraison 5* en moins d'une semaine en Écosse

Un superbe jeu d'échecs. C'est une magnifique pièce maîtresse pour notre table. Les veines du marbre sont vraiment uniques et raffinées.

Je me suis mis à collectionner les jeux de 3,25 pouces. Ce jeu « Reykjavik » est le troisième de ma collection. Ce que j’apprécie dans ce jeu, c’est qu’on peut l’emporter au club, dans un café, voire chez soi. C’est un modèle Staunton de qualité, sans aucun détail de conception prêtant à confusion. Il est plus petit et plus léger, voire équivalent à certains jeux de tournoi. Il est pourtant suffisamment grand pour que l’on ne heurte pas les autres pièces en jouant. Il s’adapte parfaitement à un échiquier dont les cases mesurent 2 pouces / 50 mm, comme le montre ma photo. Le point faible de ce jeu réside dans les tours. Le sommet semble extrêmement fragile, avec ses rainures profondes et son parapet fin. Elles risquent fort de se casser au moindre choc. C’est le pire défaut du design Reykjavik : un mauvais design des tours. Je ne recommanderais pas de jouer au Blitz avec ce jeu. Les cavaliers ont un design caricatural et ne correspondent pas au design des cavaliers du Reykjavik 72 WCC. Il s’agit donc d’un design plus léger, plus chaleureux et plus convivial que celui du modèle 72. Dans l’ensemble, c’est un jeu de bonne qualité pour des parties occasionnelles et peut-être pour l’analyse, mais à mon avis, il est juste un peu trop grand pour l’analyse.

Bois de buis laqué vieilli d’excellente qualité ; les parties teintées se rapprochent davantage de la teinte du bois exotique : le « Purpleheart », très prisé pour sa couleur violette naturelle, que l’on ne trouve qu’au cœur du continent américain et qui est très recherché par les collectionneurs. Un ensemble très confortable et ergonomique.

De très belles pièces Pro Staunton de 4,1« en bois de rose lesté qui offrent une excellente prise en main lorsqu'elles sont associées à l'échiquier Greenply Maple HDMR de 21 ». Une mise en valeur à la hauteur de ces chefs-d'œuvre !