SALE PRICE Large Heavy Stunning full complete set of Scottish V's English chess chessmen game pieces-brown and Ivory coloured

Superb!

The quality is immediately apparent in the look, the feel, the weight of each piece. The characters of the cast are moulded in the likeness of famous English and Scottish royalty, clergy and warring knights of old. I would not recommend it for beginners - simply because the bishops and knights are not 'at-a-glance' recognisable as such. The traditional chess pieces are immediately identifiable: the head of a horse says' knight' and the mitre says 'bishop'. The positions and powers of pieces on the battlefield need to apprise at a glance in the quick working through of countless alternate strategies. The flow is lost if all is not obvious. I like to use this beautiful set as the centrepiece in correspondence chess games. It constantly reflects the present position of play... but if I am honest, I use a simple chessboard along side with traditional pieces to scheme and plot and reflect on possibilities. Finally, if I might make a suggestion:- Unless you have a definite alternative in mind, buy the board recommended by Amazon - it is the right scale for the pieces and has a simple style to it that sits comfortably with its quality unembellished construction.

Really good looking set and good size.Slightly lighter in weight than I would have thought. Good vaue for money though.

Wonderful chess set. Very well made and fast delivery. Very pleased with both the item and the service. Would recommend.

Nicely themed robust pieces. I have a large sized chess board and these pieces fit perfectly. Would recommend to others.

Love them. Rack playing piece has the name engraved on the base so you don’t have to remember what all the pieces are from the advert. Henry VIII and Elizabeth are particularly impressive pieces. The Scottish king and queen are a tad smaller though. They were supplied as a set only with each piece wrapped individually in bubble wrap. No damage though in transit. Look great, just got to try to find a chess board to suit now.

I have bought these as a gift. They came well packaged on time, and are as described. I absolutely love the characters. If you are a fan of kings and queens then you will love these. They are a good size and teamed with the Amazon recommended make a lovely chess set . Really pleased with them. The only improvement could be if the were made of wood, but good as they are.

Great looking set. Had a chess board but no peices. This set is great. The history is good as well. England Versus Scotland with characters from history from both countries. Great set