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product_id: 1088974
title: "Wegiel Handmade Royal 36 European Chess Set - Wooden 14.2 Inch Board Hornbeam & Sycamore Pieces"
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price: "€ 102.93"
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# Secure brass clasp & storage Hornbeam & sycamore wood pieces 14.2" handcrafted board Wegiel Handmade Royal 36 European Chess Set - Wooden 14.2 Inch Board Hornbeam & Sycamore Pieces

**Brand:** albatros
**Price:** € 102.93
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♟️ Elevate your game with handcrafted royalty — because every move deserves a masterpiece.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wegiel Handmade Royal 36 European Chess Set - Wooden 14.2 Inch Board Hornbeam & Sycamore Pieces by albatros
- **How much does it cost?** € 102.93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- albatros enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted albatros brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure Storage:** Built-in compartments inside the board keep each piece perfectly protected and travel-ready.
- • **Timeless Design:** Polish handcrafted craftsmanship with intricate detailing, perfect for display or daily play.
- • **Artisan Woodcraft:** Handmade hornbeam and sycamore chessmen, weighted and felt-bottomed for premium tactile play.
- • **Compact Royal Elegance:** 14.2" folding board with classic algebraic coordinates for on-the-go strategy sessions.
- • **Travel-Ready & Lightweight:** Sturdy yet portable design with brass clasps, ideal for professionals who never miss a move.

## Overview

The Wegiel Handmade Royal 36 European Chess Set features a 14.2" handcrafted folding board with algebraic coordinates, paired with weighted hornbeam and sycamore wood pieces. Designed in Poland, this set combines artisan craftsmanship with practical storage compartments secured by brass clasps, making it a stylish, portable choice for chess enthusiasts and professionals alike.

## Description

This very nice and practical chess set of 14.2"x14.2" x 1.6" and is the most popular chess set in the Royal range. The chess pieces are a unique style and made from hornbeam and sycamore wood. The folding chess board has an insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside and is lined with green felt. This chess set is perfect fro travel: compact, light and sturdy.

Review: Nice wooden 'daily' Chess Set - especially for the money, suitable for travel. - This chess set is nice but it also has a hoaky component to it as the edge numbers/letters are burned in. It's well made overall, the box is made of wood and serves as a storage box with inlaid plastic places for the figurines. Not sure how it will hold up but for the money ~$35 it's very decent. Not sure where this set is made but it was definitely packaged for the European market. I would guess it was either made in former East Germany, Poland or Romania. It doesn't say on the packaging so probably in the former East Block and a European Union country. The felt is so so and like i said some components to it have a home made touch to it. I would recommend it for a daily game board but it's not fine dining. It's more like a decent quick lunch with no dessert. That's the best analogy I can make.
Review: Aesthetic Inexpensive Chess Set - This chess set for the price is very decent. Although the letters and numbers that are carved into the board are a little sloppy, it can be unnoticed easily. The pieces are good quality and sized bigger than your generic chess board that comes with other board games. The only downside is the green felt of the pieces, they don't seem like they will last many years of continuous use, but they sure do look great and feel great on the chess pieces. Overall, this is one of the best beginner chess sets that I have used throughout my years of playing chess. I have been playing chess for almost eight years now, and would recommend this chess set for those who like the appeal of a wooden board, an easy carrying chess set, or just to have as decoration. I have had this for over two years now, and have yet to face any problems with the chess pieces, or the board itself.

## Features

- This chess set the Royal 36 chess set. Great Gift For Holidays
- The board is handmade which gives it a classic feel that many chess enthusiasts will appreciate; number and letter algebraic coordinates adorn the borders; it measure 14.2"x14.2" with Square size is 1.5"(3.9cm). Board measurements when closed are: 14.2"L x 7.1"W x 1.6" H when folded, the board is held securely shut with 2 brass clasps
- Handcrafted chessmen are felt bottom and weighted; they are made from hornbeam and sycamore wood; King Height 2.75", Queen Height 2". The elegantly intricate detail of each playing piece is impressive
- Secured chessmen compartments provide room inside the board to securely store each chess piece; each chess piece is individually protected in formed compartments inside the folding chess board
- Classic aesthetics are embodied in this complete chess set that is handcrafted in Poland from farm-grown wood; its exceptional craftsmanship makes it worthy to be put out on display

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000GLKL66 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #233,936 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #6,596 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,275) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | ROYAL |
| Manufacturer | Wegiel |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 7.64 x 2.36 x 14.65 inches |

## Images

![Wegiel Handmade Royal 36 European Chess Set - Wooden 14.2 Inch Board Hornbeam & Sycamore Pieces - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LbSasQ5PL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why are there numbers and letters on the edges of the chess board?**
A: In chess, there is an easy system to be able to write your moves and your opponents moves down. It is called algebraic chess notation. If you ever play in sanctioned chess tournaments, as I like to, both players (white and black) must write down all your moves on a special sheet supplied by the tournament directors. The system kind of compares to, say, a bingo board, or a battleship game board. The chess board is to always be set up with the white pieces at the side of the board marked a through h, and at the side of the board marked "1".  Black to be at the side marked "8". If you look at the board, you'll see that every square has a letter and number designation unique to that square. For instance, the 4 central squares are marked e4, d4, e5, and d5.  Let's say white opens by pushing the pawn in front of his King two squares. So, it would be written as     1.e4. Black replies by moving hid pawn in front of his Queen side Bishop two squares. We would then have:   1.e4 c5   When you move a pawn, you don't have to designate the pawn, just the square it ends up on. When moving a piece you first designate the piece with a capitol letter thus, King=K, Queen=Q, Bishop=B, Knight=N (since the K is reserved for the King) , and Rook=R. A capture is designated by an "x", and a check by a +. So, here is a short game I played with a young student. I was playing white:    1.f4 e5 2.g3 exf 3.gxf Qh4++ with the double ++ meaning checkmate. There is more to it than this, but this is the basic rundown. The algebraic system is much better than the older descriptive chess notation.     The small case a through h designates the files, and the 1 through 8 designates ranks. You can ignore all this if you like in friendly games, but remember that the board must alway be set with a white square (or light square) at each players lower right side corner of the board. If you don't do this, then the piece orientation is not correct.    Have fun!!

**Q: The King and Queen pieces have opposite color dots on their crowns. Why so? Does this  not lead to distraction or confusion?**
A: This set really would not meet USCF (United States Chess Federation) specs. The size is too small. Also, the design of the pieces doesn't follow the basic "Staunton" design. For me, old geezer that I am, I think the Kings and Queens might be distracting to me. I am a USCF tournament player, and wouldn't take this to a tournament. Still, there is something about the set that appeals to me....

**Q: How much is the set with the board weigh ?**
A: I'm not sure but I think like 1 to 1.5 lb , it is not so heavy.

**Q: Is the board pretty big? I have custom chess pieces and I want to make sure they can fit on the board**
A: The dimensions are listed on the amazon ad, about the board and squares dimensions. If your custom pieces have bases larger that 1.54 inches then you might want to shop around some. I don't recommend glass boards. Maybe it's because i am such a klutz. Plus, I like the look of the wood a lot more, and it's portability.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice wooden 'daily' Chess Set - especially for the money, suitable for travel.
*by T***G on November 11, 2020*

This chess set is nice but it also has a hoaky component to it as the edge numbers/letters are burned in. It's well made overall, the box is made of wood and serves as a storage box with inlaid plastic places for the figurines. Not sure how it will hold up but for the money ~$35 it's very decent. Not sure where this set is made but it was definitely packaged for the European market. I would guess it was either made in former East Germany, Poland or Romania. It doesn't say on the packaging so probably in the former East Block and a European Union country. The felt is so so and like i said some components to it have a home made touch to it. I would recommend it for a daily game board but it's not fine dining. It's more like a decent quick lunch with no dessert. That's the best analogy I can make.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Aesthetic Inexpensive Chess Set
*by L***. on October 1, 2017*

This chess set for the price is very decent. Although the letters and numbers that are carved into the board are a little sloppy, it can be unnoticed easily. The pieces are good quality and sized bigger than your generic chess board that comes with other board games. The only downside is the green felt of the pieces, they don't seem like they will last many years of continuous use, but they sure do look great and feel great on the chess pieces. Overall, this is one of the best beginner chess sets that I have used throughout my years of playing chess. I have been playing chess for almost eight years now, and would recommend this chess set for those who like the appeal of a wooden board, an easy carrying chess set, or just to have as decoration. I have had this for over two years now, and have yet to face any problems with the chess pieces, or the board itself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A convenient and nice looking set that neatly stores all the pieces
*by R***E on July 13, 2015*

All of the pieces of this chess set are well made and easily identifiable. No one would mistake them for really high quality pieces by any stretch, but they're certainly a step above your typical plastic pieces in terms of aesthetic. Especially nice is the fact that all the pieces fit neatly into the case formed when you close the board. Each piece has its own mini compartment instead of a dinky divot or strap. This ensures long term durability. There are two things I do not like. One is that the pieces are very light and the bottoms slippery. This means they move *very* easily if you bump the table. Not a huge problem, as chess isn't exactly a violent game. Usually. The second thing I don't like is that the wood used here is pretty low quality. The pieces are easily damaged, especially pieces with fragile parts like the kings and the queens. For the price, though, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option. Overall I'm quite happy with the purchase.

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