MegaChess Large Chess Pieces and Large Chess Mat - Black and White - Plastic - 12 inch King

Very well made set. I was initially a little nervous about spending the money for a plastic set that I couldn't first put my hands on, but I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of both the pieces and the mat board that it came with. The kids (and us adults) love them and they are really perfect sized. I initially wanted one of the bigger sets, but they were cost prohibitive and now that I've seen this one in person, I realized that storage and portability of a massive set would not be fun. This size could could easily be brought to a park or the beach. The pieces are stable and while I haven't had them in high wind, I imagine that the wind would have to be blowing pretty hard to blow them over - winds that would most likely not make me want to be outside playing anyone. In summary, I recommend this set without reservation.

We got this for my 12 year olds chess themed birthday and it was a huge hit! They accidentally sent two black kings instead of a black bishop, but a quick email to Mega Chess fixed it. They responded quickly and got the missing piece mailed out the next day-great product, even better company!

Nice pieces I have them in my beach house on the roof top in Mexico

I am a chess teacher and having seen the almost irresistible appeal of a large chess set at 8-1/2 inches for the King, I decided to buy this 12 inch King-sized chess set. The decision was catalyzed by a class of very young students-- kindergarten and first grade, only. Sitting on the floor without shoes and then getting up to walk on the board to move the chessmen is a great way to break up boredom or loss of attention during our hour of class.So, I am only using this chess set indoors. I have tried it outdoors and the chessmen are indeed, too light to stand up in any kind of real wind. Even indoors, they are too light to keep from falling over easily when bumped. The manufacturer should have weighted them just at the base, just as standard tournament sets are weighted, double-weighted or even triple-weighted. Have you ever played with full-size, hollow chess pieces? I think not! The cheap, half-size chessmen may be hollow, but never in tournament size.So, the MegaChess set feels cheap. It's a lot of trouble to fill them with sand, but if you do, go for play sand. It's a lot cheaper than sand for mixing in cement or other construction purposes-- only about three dollars for fifty pounds. I chose not to bother because I wanted to be able to carry the entire set easily. However, I found an excellent hand truck that converts to three modes, so I may do the sand fill over a holiday break, now. Everything can go in one load with that hand truck.There is no bag for the chessmen, but I already had an extra 27-gallon storage container which is just the right size and holds the mat, stakes and a few other needed items for my class. Great!I also find fault with the manufacturer for leaving an obvious seam on these chessmen. It's the mold mark of course, but it should be trimmed away at the factory. It's tedious and irritating to take an X-Acto (tm) knife to 32 chessmen of that size.I also thoroughly resent the omission of extra Queens. You can't turn the Rooks upside down and it's hard to find a substitute object of the right size. I will buy them myself soon, but these disappointments bring my evaluation of this product down to 3-1/2 stars or 4 stars. They could have done better and should have done so.Also, I prefer the cloth mat rather than the plastic, interlocking tiles. It's a memorable visual effect to literally roll up the mat as you push the King toward the edge or the corner during a checkmating example. A little drama when unfurling the mat doesn't hurt, either. ;-)If you buy this set without the mat, you could make your own with a used tablecloth from a Salvation Army store and fabric paint from a sewing goods or art supply store, but be sure to use a clear table cover when playing chess. Fabric paint will lose its sheen and wear off with regular use. (I did this for my 8 inch King set, since the squares on the mat were too small.)Too many manufacturers show that their designers don't know how to play chess, because the squares on the chessboard are too small. USCF regulations specify about 78% coverage by the King, but many sets give squares that are the same size as the base of the King. Bad news, for sure. They only save a few inches off the mat. Shame on them, for it makes things hard to see for beginners. MegaChess does a good job here, though.The price for the size makes this particular chess set a good deal. I would have preferred the 16 inch set, but it was just over twice as expensive (this 12 inch set was thirty-five dollars less six months ago). Easy to settle for 12 inches, then.Be sure to always set up the Array before you pack up. The Knight and the Pawn seem to walk away with older players. ;-0You can attract new members to a chess club by setting up a chess problem on two tables to the side in a hallway or in your school library. Adding a small sign that challenges onlooker is a bonus. Just rope it off to hold onto the setup and the chessmen themselves.If Amazon allowed half-points, my review would assign 3.5 to this product. I give it four stars, then, but if the price goes up substantially again, take it as three stars for yourself.

This giant chess set comes without the bag. If it’s not enough, be aware that a person returning this item is paying postage fee! It’s horrible!

Great product for the price. Prompt delivery. Quality Fun gift for chess players.

I would say you need a flat surface for this game, but it came with corner anchors/stakes so we tried it out on the lawn for fun. Very nice set, good quality, pieces and chess board are both made of light weight materials, but all items are well made and look durable.

I ordered this product and received it. It’s perfect for a picnic table, but definitely not lawn size. The materials seem to be a good quality, And the dimensions are listed, but I contacted the seller for a refund and to ship it back to the seller. It was close to $60 via USPS. So I am forced to keep it because I don’t wanna lose an additional $60.. But would highly recommend not purchasing this Unless you were looking for a tabletop, outdoor chess set.