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Handmade European Ambassador Chess Set - Wooden 21 Inch Beech & Birch Board with Felt Base - Carved Hornbeam & Sycamore Wood Chess Pieces

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Brand Wegiel
Material Wood
Theme Chess
Genre strategy
Number of Players 2

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  • Elevate Game Nights: Make your game nights extra special with an exquisite wooden chess set. Have unlimited fun as you outplay and outsmart your opponents by dominating the board one turn at a time.
  • Fun For The Family: This wood chess set is not just for adults. Suitable for people of all ages, you can use our chess game to teach your children how to play and hone their critical thinking skills.
  • A Beautiful Display: Our wooden chess board is made from beech and birchwood, while the pieces are made with hornbeam and sycamore wood. The game set's ornate details will look great in your home.
  • Play Anywhere : Inside this portable chess set are slotted compartments that fit each chess piece perfectly. This allows you to secure your chessmen and bring them to the park or when traveling.
  • Fantastic Gift Idea: Boasting exceptional craftsmanship, this chess board game is an excellent present for friends and family. Give this for birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any occasion.

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Looking for a beautiful chess set?

Playing chess stimulates your brain and helps boost your creativity, memory, and problem-solving skills. It may also help you unwind after a long and stressful day. However, many chess sets today look cheap, failing to live up to the elegant nature of the game. But this doesn’t mean that you have to settle for unsightly chess sets!

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Play chess in style with our Wooden Chess Set!

Our kit comes with a handcrafted beech and birchwood board and beautiful wooden pieces that are handmade using hornbeam and sycamore wood. The chessmen show off a smooth and finely detailed finish, while coordinates conveniently line the borders. This makes it a worthy centerpiece for your living room, coffee table, or office.

Our board game comes with weighted chess pieces that stay stable and upright while you’re playing.

Take part in a classic battle of wits and smarts against your opponent without your pieces rolling off the board! Playing chess with this wooden board set is a luxurious experience in itself.

Family chess

It is time to play

Practice for an upcoming match, level up your game night, or teach your kids how to play.

100% Handcrafted

Hand made

Hand painted

Hand crafted

Thanks to its deluxe finish, this strategy game also makes for a stunning gift to pro chess players and people who want to learn the sport. Give this as a present for Christmas, Thanksgiving, housewarming parties, birthdays, or any special occasion. The board’s interior is slotted with felt-lined compartments that keep the pieces organized and protected.

Here are more reasons to make your move with this chess set:

- A breeze to clean and care for

- Available in 16” and 21” sizes

- Chess pieces have a smooth felt bottom that won’t scratch the board

- Made with sustainably sourced wood

2 Sizes

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
6,966 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, quality and size of the chess set. For example, they mention it's ornate, solid and a beauty to play with. Some appreciate the instructions and comfort. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight and smell.

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912 customers mention912 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the chess set. They mention that it is ornate and beautifully carved. They also appreciate the design of the board, which is handy and elegant in any setting. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and charm of the set.

"...Bottom line: this a big, elegant, well made and relatively inexpensive chess set that you won't regret buying." Read more

"...The board is a suitable size for the pieces and has a similar handmade look and feel. It also feels light and a bit thin for being made of wood...." Read more

"...They have parts which look like they could break off. Board looks nice, but lettering and numbering looks like it was written with a sharpie even..." Read more

"...It’s sturdy, elegant, and huge! It makes us all want to play chess!" Read more

795 customers mention595 positive200 negative

Customers like the quality of the board game. They mention it's very well crafted, with magnificent detail in the pieces. They say it'll be a great addition to any collection and is easy to handle. Customers are also surprised by the quality and detail of the chess board. They appreciate the solid clasps and the fact that it'd been hand made in Europe.

"...This is the size, heft, and hand-made quality that I wanted. The pieces feel substantial in your hand. The workmanship is wonderful...." Read more

"...It’s sturdy, elegant, and huge! It makes us all want to play chess!" Read more

"...Ilike the Ambassador pieces much better. The Board is classic, looks elegent in any settings...." Read more

"...The board is large and doesn't feel flimsy and the pieces have a bit of heft to them. Definitely recommend this set...." Read more

341 customers mention296 positive45 negative

Customers like the size of the board game. They say the pieces are solid wood and pretty large, the board is suitable for the pieces, and they are easily distinguishable. Some mention that the pieces themselves are fairly large but unweighted, and a perfect fit and look for this board.

"...This is a good compromise in quality, size and style for the money you're paying, thus the 5 stars.Yes, it is smelly... let it air...." Read more

"...This is the size, heft, and hand-made quality that I wanted. The pieces feel substantial in your hand. The workmanship is wonderful...." Read more

"...The board is a suitable size for the pieces and has a similar handmade look and feel. It also feels light and a bit thin for being made of wood...." Read more

"...Be sure you look at the measurements. Nice value for the price. Pieces are large and are heavy enough, but don't appear to be weighted...." Read more

276 customers mention276 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the chess set. They say it's a beautiful set for the price, and the pieces look and feel hand carved. Customers are also surprised with the value and quality of the board.

"It's difficult to find online, even in chess-dedicated sites, reasonably priced, well made, large (20 in and above) chess sets without losing a..." Read more

"...Personally, considering the details, I would say that it is worth 2-3x the price...." Read more

"This is a beautiful chess set for the price.The pieces look and feel hand carved...." Read more

"...Be sure you look at the measurements. Nice value for the price. Pieces are large and are heavy enough, but don't appear to be weighted...." Read more

104 customers mention93 positive11 negative

Customers like the instructions for the board game. They mention that the hand made details are really nice, and every piece is on target with the detail. They also like the simplicity of the pieces and the carving is nice on them. Customers also appreciate that the description was clear, and the board is well defined.

"...Carving is nice on pieces, but am a little worried about durability of kings and queens. They have parts which look like they could break off...." Read more

"...man make himself for his grandson, is not a toy and I like the simplicity of the pieces...." Read more

"...The aesthetic of the board is awesome! The checkering is vivid and clear! However, the material is thin, as noted in other reviews...." Read more

"...The details on the pieces and board are exquisite, if you're looking for the hand-made look...." Read more

99 customers mention99 positive0 negative

Customers find the large pieces of the board game very pleasant, wonderful, and playable. They also say the large size makes the game feel more fun and relaxing. Customers also mention that the game is great for players who need something with more. They say the wooden pieces are large and have a great feel to them.

"...It is great for playing chess but would also make a great addition to the furniture in your house." Read more

"...The pieces are made of a nice soft wood, beautiful in appearance, and the craftsmanship (no matter how they pulled it off) adds to the impression..." Read more

"...ordinary, decorative chess set that screams "artisan made" and is highly playable this fits the bill nicely...." Read more

"...Not only can you play with them good, they can be a great center piece for tables in your home, too. Kudos to the entire team!!!..." Read more

222 customers mention122 positive100 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the board game. Some mention that it's nicely weighted, while others say that the pieces are not weighteded.

"...However, they also seem light given their size. That said, they have plenty of weight for playing games around the house or even outdoors...." Read more

"...I did add weight to all the pieces except the Pawns. The pieces are not weighted. It was quite simple to add the weight...." Read more

"...Nice value for the price. Pieces are large and are heavy enough, but don't appear to be weighted...." Read more

"...but had to return it because didn’t like the fact that the pieces are kinda lightweight. Small issue but not for me." Read more

83 customers mention27 positive56 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the board game. Some mention that they love the way it smells, while others say that it arrives with a rather strong chemical smell.

"...Yes, it is smelly... let it air.Yes, the plasticky "felt" inner lining likely is not going to last and cheapens an otherwise nice product...." Read more

"...It is a quality board for the money. No cut corners. No cheap feel. No odors people are complaining about other than cut wood...." Read more

"...because any smell of the pieces was trapped in the box, but it did stink. I just left it in the garage for a few weeks before I brought it in...." Read more

"...The only other con against the set I heard was a "glue smell"...." Read more

Great Value- but a really big chess set.
4 Stars
Great Value- but a really big chess set.
Just received the set. My first impression is it is really big. Be sure you look at the measurements. Nice value for the price. Pieces are large and are heavy enough, but don't appear to be weighted. Carving is nice on pieces, but am a little worried about durability of kings and queens. They have parts which look like they could break off. Board looks nice, but lettering and numbering looks like it was written with a sharpie even though they are woodburning. Inside trays that hold the pieces are cheap plastic and probably won't hold up unless you are very careful. But for the value, I am happy with the purchase. I will probably buy a smaller set given this size.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value- but a really big chess set.
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Just received the set. My first impression is it is really big. Be sure you look at the measurements. Nice value for the price. Pieces are large and are heavy enough, but don't appear to be weighted. Carving is nice on pieces, but am a little worried about durability of kings and queens. They have parts which look like they could break off. Board looks nice, but lettering and numbering looks like it was written with a sharpie even though they are woodburning. Inside trays that hold the pieces are cheap plastic and probably won't hold up unless you are very careful. But for the value, I am happy with the purchase. I will probably buy a smaller set given this size.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful chess set!!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023
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Emilio De Gyves
5.0 out of 5 stars De muy alta calidad
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifique
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schönes Schachspiel auf Dauer
Reviewed in Germany on December 8, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a Delightful Chess Set!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a Delightful Chess Set!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2018
Wow! Just wow!

That's what I thought when I set this board and pieces up. It looks (and smells wonderful). Here are some details about the set dimensions and weights:

Pieces (weight/height)

Pawn 13g 50mm
Rook 30g 62mm
Knight 31g 70mm
Bishop 20g 71mm
Queen 37g 88mm
King 34g 105mm

The circumference of the pieces range from 30mm (Pawn) to 37mm (Queen)
Each piece has a green felt base. The pieces are not weighted as such, but their own weight is plenty, if that makes sense.

Board
weight 1363g
520mm (width)
515mm (height)
30mm deep (60 when closed)

Each square is 55mm squared.

The whole board folds into half and is fastened by two metal clips.

Inside the board the pieces are snugly secured in a plastic, felt lined tray. The trays are removable so that you can replace the pieces into their relevant slots as they are taken buy you or your opponent.

Claims on the packaging box itself says "made without child labour", and one that made me laugh to myself: "For people over 14 years." I guess that means a 13-year-old boy, for example, can't play chess on this board >.<

This board is a real joy to play and at £45 (at time of writing this review) it really is a treat that you don’t want to pass up. It looks like a high end set at a vary reasonable price. I am extremely happy with this product. Also happy, as usual, with Amazon Logistics delivery service; you can now track your driver live so you know exactly where they are on a map, and so can plan your day around their estimated delivery time.
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