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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,
Toch vallen de donkergrijze aders in het hout op, echt mooi.

Dit schaakstuk heeft een prachtige glans, voelt heerlijk aan en heeft een perfect gewicht. Het is een uitstekend product om mee te schaken of als woondecoratie. Tegelijkertijd ben ik erg dankbaar voor uw hulp tijdens de douanecontrole toen ik het kocht. Hartelijk dank.

Een fantastische set van het klassieke Staunton-spel. De stukken liggen stevig in de hand en het is een genot om ermee te spelen. De afwerking is van zeer hoge kwaliteit, zelfs met de kleine, charmante onvolkomenheden die je ziet als je goed kijkt, maar juist dat geeft dit soort ambachtelijke stukken hun ziel.

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'.
Als je op zoek bent naar een set die vertrouwd aanvoelt maar toch opvallend anders is, dan is deze een aanrader.

Ik heb mijn artikel in goede staat ontvangen, maar bij dit artikel was de rode koning donkerder dan de andere stukken; dit is echter door RCM opgelost.

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.

Prachtige 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.
Kortom, een bord van hoge kwaliteit om met grote schaaksets van het schaken te genieten (of om te studeren).

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.
Zoals altijd werden de stukken snel geleverd in een onbreekbare verpakking.

"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.
De service van Royal Mall – van de aankoop tot de levering van het product – is ONBERISPELIJK.

Dit is zo’n schaakset die meteen in het oog springt zodra je de kamer binnenkomt. De metalen stukken hebben een aangenaam gewicht, de details zijn scherp uitgewerkt en het bord heeft een rijke, decoratieve afwerking. Het is net zo geschikt als opvallend decoratiestuk als om mee te spelen.

Ik heb mijn bestelling gisteren ontvangen. Het was heel snel geleverd. Het was heel goed verpakt. Ik ben erg tevreden en werd goed op de hoogte gehouden. Royal Chess Mall is een geweldig bedrijf.

Schakenstukken van uitstekende kwaliteit. De afwerking in gezwart buxushout ziet er elegant uit, en het gewicht en de balans voelen tijdens het spelen geweldig aan. Het beste is dat de gaten precies de juiste maat hebben voor de Chessnut Pro-sensorchips, waardoor de installatie snel en eenvoudig verloopt. De chips passen perfect zonder enige aanpassing, wat zorgt voor een stevige en professionele afwerking. Als je op zoek bent naar vervangende stukken die volledig compatibel zijn met de 3,6-inch Chessnut Pro-sensorset, raad ik deze ten zeerste aan.

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!

Deze 3,75" Queen’s Gambit Staunton-set is absoluut schitterend. Het houtsnijwerk in goudkleurig rozenhout is nauwkeurig, elegant en onberispelijk. Elk stuk heeft een perfect gewicht, wat zorgt voor een luxe gevoel en uitstekende stabiliteit tijdens het spelen. Royal Chess Mall zorgde voor een veilige verpakking en snelle verzending. Een echte aanrader voor elke schaakliefhebber!

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.
Ik wens je veel succes met je bedrijf

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.
Het is een opvouwbaar bord, handig om op te bergen en mee te nemen. Maar als het uitgevouwen is, is het midden nog steeds niet zichtbaar

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...

Kunstzinnige schaakstukken 5* levering binnen een week naar Schotland

Een prachtig schaakspel. Het is een schitterend blikvanger op onze tafel. De marmeren aders zien er zo uniek en verfijnd uit.

Ik ben de laatste tijd helemaal in de ban van 3,25 inch-sets. Deze Reykjavik-set is nummer 3 in mijn verzameling. Wat ik zo leuk vind aan deze set: het is een set die je mee kunt nemen naar de club, het café of zelfs thuis kunt gebruiken. Het is een mooi Staunton-patroon zonder verwarrende ontwerpkenmerken. Hij is kleiner en lichter dan sommige toernooisets, of even zwaar. Toch groot genoeg zodat je tijdens het spelen niet tegen andere stukken aanstoot. Het past perfect op een bord met velden van 2 inch / 50 mm, zoals te zien is op mijn foto. Het minpunt van de set zijn de torens. De bovenkant ziet er uiterst kwetsbaar uit met de diepe inkepingen en de dunne borstwering. Die zal zeker bij de minste stoot breken. Dit is het slechtste ontwerpkenmerk van het Reykjavik-ontwerp: het slechte torenontwerp. Ik zou niet aanraden om met deze set blitz te spelen. De paarden hebben een cartoonesk ontwerp en zijn niet gebaseerd op het paardontwerp van de Reykjavik 72 WCC. Het is dus een lichter, warmer en gezelliger ontwerp in vergelijking met het 72-ontwerp. Over het algemeen is het een set van goede kwaliteit voor ontspannen spelletjes en misschien voor analyse, maar naar mijn mening net iets te groot voor analyse.

Prachtig verouderd gelakt buxushout; de gebeitste delen komen qua tint dichter in de buurt van die van het exotische hout: Purpleheart, zeer gewaardeerd om zijn natuurlijke paarse kleur, dat alleen in het hart van het Amerikaanse continent voorkomt en zeer gewild is bij verzamelaars. Een zeer comfortabele en ergonomische set.

Zeer mooie Pro Staunton 4.1“ stukken van verzwaard palissander die heerlijk in de hand liggen in combinatie met het 21” Green and Maple HDMR-schaakbord. Een passend podium voor deze meesterwerken!