the figurines are excellent, not to mention the quality, they arrived in about twenty days with the Indian post, there is no damage, everything was nicely packed, I recommend buying here
Just recieved Slightly Imperfect 1950'S Soviet Latvian Pieces and they are absolutely stunning. Could only find one slight imperfection on the entire set and it is barely noticeable. Very please with this purchase and would definetly order from here again and will recommend company to any one searching for a quality set of pieces.
These pieces are amazing, much recommended. All the pieces are nicely weighted and are really nice to move. I also bought the 55mm (square size) rosewood board and they go good together. The pieces have a good proportional size to the board which makes them a perfect fit for eachother. As all the other reviews say the photos won't make up for what it looks like in person. The black pieces of rosewood are so beautiful but/and look a bit different depending on what light hits them. I realized that sunlight makes these pieces really stand out whilst with worse lighting the look darker and less "veiny"
Es un magnífico set de ajedrez
Just recieved Slightly Imperfect 1950'S Soviet Latvian Pieces and they are absolutely stunning. Could only find one slight imperfection on the entire set and it is barely noticeable. Very please with this purchase and would definetly order from here again and will recommend company to any one searching for a quality set of pieces.
My second set of Chess Pieces from this Shop and again I'm very impressed from the quality especially for this low price.
I had been casually collecting chess sets over the years, albeit cheap, barely playable sets made with coarse design and cheap materials. Recently, I've found my interest in collecting chess sets renewed, but now for the more elegant pieces crafted from finer materials — the sorts of chess sets that one can proudly gift to a younger enthusiast or bequeath as a family heirloom. This Dubrovnik set is no exception, and just the unboxing experience earlier this evening made me feel as though a part of chess history had reached forward from the past to touch me in the present. My hope of acquiring an original 1950 Dubrovnik set are beyond remote, yet having even a facsimile like this set allows me to experience what the original pieces might have felt like (but for the extra weight incorporated in these modern pieces, which is an attribute modern players have come to expect).
I purchased the Mahogany-stained boxwood and Natural boxwood pieces. These pieces are elegant, yet possess a substantial heft which makes them more stable on the chessboard. Their finish is polished to a gleaming satin without any distracting glare. The green felted base pads ensure that as the pieces come down onto a chessboard, no abrasion or other aggressive contact mars either the pieces or the board. I find myself continually admiring the craftsmanship in the knights, which capture just enough realism to be recognised as the iconic horse in appearance without emulating the complex visual nuance of a living horse. The execution of the 1950 Dubrovnik knight was a fine balance of simple geometry for ease of production against the aesthetic demands for a familiar equine profile.
All in all, I would highly recommend this set for anyone whose collection lacks a Dubrovnik representative. Surely not everyone will play it as their go-to set, but I believe that everyone can admire the innovation of the design while still reading it as a Staunton set with a healthy Slavic variation.
This is another nearly perfect set like my former purchased "Dubrovnik/antiqued boxwood" set( which is weighted). This set in natural boxwood and mahagony stained boxwood is not weighted and superb for traveling and vacation. Yes i like it a lot because its Dubrovnik (my favourite kind of pieces) and so near to the original ones of 1950's chess olympiade. Thanks for the best service
to the royal chess mall team and the very fast shipment.
In addition i have 2 photos of my new set compared to the original one (photo to the right).
What can I say. You did it again!
Wonderful and built like a tank to protect your precious chess pieces. Excellent again!
A+++
Absolutely stunning chess set. Exceeded our expectations. We've had them about a month now and both still comment on how beautiful they are every time we play.
The bud rosewood looks incredible in real life. However it's worth doing your research about bud rosewood and oxidisation before purchasing. Not a deal breaker for me but something I wasn't aware of beforehand.
Received these pieces today - they are nicely made! My first time purchasing from Royal Chess Mall and I’m quite pleased with their service. Delivered to my door in Canada in 7 days! I will be purchasing more.
Very beautiful. Fast Shipping and delivery. Good price. It is so nice to play with my 3.5" 1849 Camel Bone chesspieces. Thanks.
Fast shipping and delivery. Good price. I enjoy to play on that board. Thanks.
Great quality product and craftsmanship. Good price and service . Highly recommended. Thank you.
I must say…. What a beautiful set by RCM. These pieces are way more exciting in person. They are uniform and extremely well carved and attractive. They really are a pleasure to play with. The pieces are more robust in person which was what I was hoping for. The perfect addition to my collection. Thanks so much RCM. Purchase with confidence!
10/10, high quality
Very beautiful and elegant pieces.
Very beautiful and heavy pieces
So incredible. The quality of carving is unmatched. I am SO PROUD of this amazingly crafted chess set that I am almost crying for its beauty. The weight is hefty and perfect.
I will treasure this set for the rest of my life!
Thank you SO MUCH craftsmen of the Royal Chess Mall!
Very proud of this board. High quality bud rosewood and maple!
Every piece is beautiful. Shipping took around 11 days to the U.S. but great pieces especially for the price.
Breath taking!
Couldn’t be any happier! As per usual, my pieces came well packaged and pristine. I have several sets from RCM and all of them are unique and such a pleasure to play on. This set in particular, is my favourite to play with. Generously weighted, well balanced and very streamlined. The Kings stand tall and proud. Queens are robust and feel powerful. The Bishops are sleek yet sneaky. The Knights are well detailed, and really fit in the fingers perfectly and of course the rooks are stalky, they pack a punch when attacking. Each piece is designed perfectly and feels like each piece compliments each other. What a joy to move them around. Generously sized bases, wonderful detail, “chunky” would best describe them yet effortless to manoeuvre. I will say that they are even more spectacular in person then in photos. Absolutely perfect, well done RCM and all that work for you. I couldn’t be any happier! You know we’ll be purchasing from you again. Until next time.
Couldn’t be any happier! As per usual, my pieces came well packaged and pristine. I have several sets from RCM and all of them are unique and such a pleasure to play on. This set in particular, is my favourite to play with. Generously weighted, well balanced and very streamlined. The Kings stand tall and proud. Queens are robust and feel powerful. The Bishops are sleek yet sneaky. The Knights are well detailed, and really fit in the fingers perfectly and of course the rooks are stalky, they pack a punch when attacking. Each piece is designed perfectly and feels like each piece compliments each other. What a joy to move them around. Generously sized bases, wonderful detail, “chunky” would best describe them yet effortless to manoeuvre. I will say that they are even more spectacular in person then in photos. Absolutely perfect, well done RCM and all that work for you. I couldn’t be any happier! You know we’ll be purchasing from you again. Until next time.
Retired and new to Chess, just learning now I have time.
After much research, I found that a Staunton set is the most common design, so I purchased a weighted plastic set, nice enough to learn on.
Then as I got more interested, started to desire a nice Wooden set, again after research settled on Royal Chess Mall.
They have a great range of handmade pieces that look amazing, however I was drawn to this 3.6” Pro Staunton weighted golden rosewood set of pieces. Ordering was straight forward, comms great, tracking details great, and the pieces arrived on the day as per tracking update, ordered and delivered in 11 days to Australia.
Simply beautiful, amazing detail, feel so nice, I am very happy, thank you to the craftspeople who made them.
I already had a nice wooden board which you can see in the pictures of the set displayed in my Living Room.
Thankyou
The pieces are all solid hardwood weighted internally so a stiff breeze won't blow them over. They arrived all the way from India in about five days via super fast Fedex shipping. All pieces are intricately carved to the smallest detail. Well worth the price!
