A&A Tournament Chess Set/ 20''x20'' Foldable Silicone Chess Board / 3.75'' King Height Plastic Quadruple Weighted Classic Staunton Pieces/Storage Bag for 6 Years Old - 2 Players

This chess set is perfect for one the go and at home. The board didn't come with this set, however the silicon board and case are durable and well made. The board is also from A&A. The pieces are beautifully made and heavy. They are durable and will last the rest of my life. I am impressed. The pieces are as beautiful up close as they are from a distance. Great value for the money. They are suitable for tournament play. The last chess set I got was in 1976, a fold up wooden set with plastic pieces.This is superior in every way. Functional, easy on the eyes and a joy to own.

The media could not be loaded. After reading other reviews, I was leaning heavily towards the A&A Chess Set, and it is total quality in every respect. As a member of a chess club, I brought this set to our weekly meeting and set it up for play. The silicon chess board is truly amazing - it unfolds and lays totally flat on our wood table. A couple of sweeps with my palm and any 'folds' or 'wrinkles' disappear as if by magic. The other members immediately were impressed and complimented me on the set. The pieces themselves are a joy - each one is well crafted and has real 'heft' (gravitas, 'weight') to it. The styling of the pieces is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and makes each chess game joyous regardless of who wins the match. The set is rated as 'championship' size and that is accurately stated. A&A includes some 'packaging candy' (stickers) and the carrying case and black & white carry-bags with drawstrings make a real 'classy' touch. Topping it all off is a pair of extra queens (every pawn is a potential queen as A&A likes to say) for those thrilling end-game promotions! I have experienced many different chess sets, this one is not a toy, it is more an 'enthusiast' level set. The notations along the board edges make it easy to log each move if you so choose. If you love chess or want to impress a chess aficionado in your life, this set will be a hit, no question. The tactile 'feel' of each piece is remarkable, and appear to be made of a resin material for durability. The pawns have nice rounded tops with no seams or rough edges. The bishop styling is superb, and the knight artistry is stunning. Every aspect of this item is pleasing to the eyes and to your hands when making moves or capturing opponent's pieces. You can instantly tell what each of you have lost on the battlefield by casting your gaze aside to look at the captured pieces beside the board. Of all the things I have purchased from Amazon over the years, both little and large, this by far is in the top echelon and gets my strong buy recommendation. It will not disappoint, be it a personal acquisition or a gift for a friend or relative.

This was purchased for my grandsons (14, 8, & 5) so they could play when they visit. They have been playing on an antique carved wooden set which I would like to preserve. I like it because I think the larger squares and high contrast of pieces has helped all of them—especially the 5 yo. The size does make it easier to practice strategies.Pros: 1) the pieces are nicely weighted, very attractive, and the set comes with extra queens. 2)The mat is a very soft silicone and was easily flattened right out of the packaging. They had played on another set similar to this and the mat was difficult to flatten after rolling it to transport to school etc. 3) The set comes with a substantially hard storage case for the pieces.The case zips to a closed position and is easy for the youngest to close; the pieces store in the case easily. 4) of course the pieces have fallen on the floor with no chipping yet (a plus!)Cons: none yet; I am curious to see if the soft silicone mat holds up overtime.Overall, this is a good set and I would highly recommend!

Great style and quality. The pieces are sturdy and nicely weighted. The silicone board is a good size and the bags provided for the pieces is helpful. This is a great travel chess set that is a good value for the money.

This is a very nice little chess set. The pieces are slightly smaller than most of my chess sets, but the pieces are superbly weighted, sturdy, have really nice heft to them for their size, and they're very tactile and play beautifully. The pieces and the board have a non-reflective matte finish, which I like. (I have astigmatism in my left eye lol, the non-reflective character of this set makes it easier on my eyes) And the set comes with a silicone board, nice playing surface, unfold it, lay it right out, and set up your pieces. When the game is over, fold it back up, put the pieces in the colored pouches, and zip up the nice sturdy carrying case. Great for traveling. If you can spend $50 on a chess set, get this one. You won't be disappointed.

The pieces are beautifully designed, crafted, and weighted— can’t be beat. The outer case is sturdy and classy (except its handle which, as others have noted, is oddly cheap in contrast to everything else). The soft cloth piece bags— wow, what a nice touch! The pieces slide on the silicone board with a smoothness I’ve never seen/felt with anything else and the square color is a unique, non-glaring dark gray, very easy on the eyes. Even the packaging is a cut above. Bravo to A&A for pulling this together— you can tell that they are going the extra mile for the customer to deliver something top notch, truly setting themselves apart with a product not really like anything else, all at a fantastic price point for the quality you get.Drawbacks, why I have decided it’s not right for me, and why I’ll be returning it:1) Sorry, the silicone board, while necessary to provide the compact set size, never does get the kinks completely out after storing folded— the eye is drawn to the ripples and kinks, it smells a little (not bad, would probably eventually go away), and it creates a LOT of static electricity, attracting too much pet hair, crumbs, etc.2) As a tournament player, I MUST have a dedicated, protected place for a clock as part of the case.Keep going A&A! Still rooting for you and I’ll keep watching for a set from you that remedies the above!