ALAB. CIVIL WAR CHESS SET
- 14 5/8″ x 14 5/8″ high.
- Alabastrite.
Product Description
Colourful, detailed Civil War chess set. Alabastrite. 14 5/8” x 14 5/8” high. Set… More >>
March 18, 2010
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We purchased this chess set for my son who really enjoys playing chess as well as studyigng the Civil War. What could be better than both combined? Unfortunately within a few days of use literaly half the pieces had broken. The pieces are not weighted correctly so any simple nudge will knock them over. They then fall on the hard, heavy board and simply break. The Queen’s head, the King’s arm, the Knights’ / horses’ feet. Literally half of the peices have been glued back together, and this in just a few days of use. So no, this is not a chess set for everyday use. And, as it is not even that pretty, not for collecting either. You would do better to look elsewhere.
Rating: 2 / 5
Comment by Mom2Boys — March 18, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
If you are buying a theme chess set to use, then you are getting what you paid for. However if you collect themed chess sets you will be disappointed, spend the extra bucks. I bought or rather Santa delivered this for my ten year old son to help keep his interest up in playing chess; since he had become rather fascinated with American history during the Civil War period this allowed me to support his interest in History yet encouraging continued development of his concentration, and problem solving skills while having fun doing it. While the board itself weigh’s several pounds and is awkward to move around we have enjoyed it.
Rating: 4 / 5
Comment by Bruce Kendall — March 18, 2010 @ 5:05 pm
This Civil War chess set is a fine product for the money. The board alone is worth it. Enjoy chess and history all at once. This is well worth checking out for yourself or for a great gift.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment by Georg Stojcevic — March 18, 2010 @ 7:51 pm
VERY PLEASED WITH THIS ITEM. HAS ENHANCED MY LIBRARY.
FRIENDS HAVE GIVEN THEIR THUMBS UP. IF YOU ENJOY PLAYING CHESS THIS IS
WELL WORTH THE PRICE.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment by Charles W. Talmadge — March 18, 2010 @ 10:01 pm