Looking for sturdy, cheap Chess set

[YitzyS]

My kid recently got into Chess, and he plays a lot. I got him the regular Pressman 3-in-1 set, but with other kids around, the board is already broken. I want to buy a sturdy set, but it seems like most full-size sets on Amazon start at about $20. I'm willing to pay that, but not on a mere chance that the set I'll get is good.

Magnetic is a plus, as there are other kids who love shaking the board, but it's not a must. I was contemplating buying this one, but it's not full-size, and I'd prefer full-size.

Anyone have a recommendation?

[ckmk47]

Look for a wood board.


wood pieces would be really deluxe, but any plastic ones will do.

[aygart]

Look for a wood board.


wood pieces would be really deluxe, but any plastic ones will do.

-1 the hollow plastic pieces do not work well for a family with small children. All it need is to be left on the floor one time and some step on it. THey turn into toothpicks.

[YitzyS]

I was thinking of getting this one, which comes with a 10% off code, as the reviews are good. But I am still hesitant to get a $30 game before I have some good personal feedback...

Juegoal 15" Wooden Chess & Checkers Set, 2 in 1 Board Games for Kids and Adults, with Felted Game Board Interior for Storage, Travel Portable Folding Chess Game Sets, Extra 24 Wooden Checkers Pieces ($28.99)

[whacked1]

Amazing savings often has wooden sets for cheaper IINM

[justmeha]

but not on a mere chance that the set I'll get is good.

But I am still hesitant to get a $30 game before I have some good personal feedback...
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[YitzyS]

Amazing savings often has wooden sets for cheaper IINM

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[YitzyS]

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I'm not worried about it being garbage. It does have good reviews. But I want something worth $30. I'm not sure if amex return protection will be the right fit for that. full stop. period. covfefe.

[S209]

https://www.chessusa.com/product/WTCS.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFMZTinWVXiWdLegjD8x7ri2xJTOBvlh6THgQk-C7MQ5U7pMU2cpUhxoCz9kQAvD_BwE

This is the best chess set I’ve ever owned.

[YitzyS]

https://www.chessusa.com/product/WTCS.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFMZTinWVXiWdLegjD8x7ri2xJTOBvlh6THgQk-C7MQ5U7pMU2cpUhxoCz9kQAvD_BwE

This is the best chess set I’ve ever owned.

Is there any way for me to get this without the $12 shipping fee?

[Mf1]

https://www.target.com/p/game-gallery-chess-checkers-wood-set/-/A-14866056

[Yo ssi]

Vinyl for kids?

[S209]

Vinyl for kids?

Always

[S209]

Is there any way for me to get this without the $12 shipping fee?

Just think of it as a $30 set.. and yes, many people sell it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Analysis-size-CHESS-SET-Staunton-style-Plastic-Pieces-Vinyl-Brd-BAG-StP/184597448663?hash=item2afadd87d7:g:tO0AAOSw629f6Aj1

[1234567]

My kids really like this chess set:

https://www.chesshouse.com/collections/plastic-chess-sets/products/quality-regulation-chess-set

Nice hefty pieces on a good quality vinyl roll-up board

[Yo ssi]

Always

I'm just imagining one kid pulling the board with a swoop..

[YitzyS]

Amazing savings often has wooden sets for cheaper IINM

I stopped into Amazing Savings and I bought the set below for $12.99. It's not full-size, and it's pretty light-weight, but it's great for now until I find another set. Amazing Savings also had a jumbo set for $20, and glass sets in two sizes for $8 and $12, but glass is not kid-friendly enough for me.

I'm intrigued by @S209's suggestion for a weighted, 20-inch vinyl set, and I plan to buy one when I find one for cheap enough, though I would upgrade to silicone because it seems much more long-lasting, and you don't have to roll up the board in any specific direction.

This is the exact set I got for $12.99

Real Wood Games 10-in-1 Wooden Game Set ($36.16)

[Mf1]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lardy-Sheesham-Natural-Boxwood-Chessmen-on-Marrakech-Decoupage-Chess-board/17786930?athcpid=17786930&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVAV&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=0f18e18e-007-177eefd4cc2dbb&athancid=null&athena=true

a little small but otherwise seems good

[whYME]

https://www.chessusa.com/product/WTCS.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAm-2BBhANEiwAe7eyFMZTinWVXiWdLegjD8x7ri2xJTOBvlh6THgQk-C7MQ5U7pMU2cpUhxoCz9kQAvD_BwE

This is the best chess set I’ve ever owned.

+1 to this set.

I believe it's the same one as I got on amazon a few months ago for IIRC  ~$25