Wholesale Chess

69 votes:+++++/-

Website:www.WholesaleChess.com

Phone #: (888) 582-4377

Wholesale Chess is the #1 online chess store for chess sets, giant chess pieces, chess boards, chess equipment, tournament supplies, chess clocks and digital timers, chess bags, chess software, chess books, chess videos & DVDs, and more!

We have the:

  • Lowest prices
  • Best Service
  • Most quality products
  • Fastest shipping anywhere in the world

Click here to read our customer reviews!

 

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Reviews:

by o0obruceleeo0o - 2 years ago
Charlotte, NC United States
Member Since: Jul 2007
Member Points: 176

Rating:+++++

Great prices, fast delivery, IMO the best place to buy chess stuff on the net!  I have purchased a few tournament sets (low prices great quality), as well as many chess books for cheaper than Amazon.com sells them.
by Darren96 - 2 years ago
Singapore
Member Since: Jun 2007
Member Points: 395
Its the best.
by zackistall - 2 years ago
Singapore
Member Since: Jul 2007
Member Points: 111

Rating:+++++

They provide the best services besides having the lowest price in selling anything related to chess. It is one of the best store if not the best. 
by Sprite - 2 years ago
Washington, D.C. area United States
Member Since: Jun 2007
Member Points: 406

Ever notice how most people who reviewed gave it five stars and only have one Member Point? 

by wingsxzhao - 2 years ago
San Francisco, CA United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 14
Where I can buy it in Sf, CA?
by richfeet - 2 years ago
Cleveland Ohio United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 134

Rating:+++++

They are very good. i get all my chess items from whole sale chess.
by carlo123456789 - 2 years ago
Melbourne,Aus Australia
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 27

Rating:+++--

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by zuoliang - 2 years ago
New York, NY United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

Great Price and great service. The expensive shipping cost used to be a problem. But last month, they offer free UPS ground shipping for order over $50 which make me really happy. I think they should keep offering this. Besides, they do pricematch.
by k3for - 2 years ago
Annapolis, Maryland USA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

Great variety of products, good quality, fast response!  I've ordered full-size chess sets, bags, analysis sets, and books.  I run an Elementary School chess club, so we have to go inexpensive due to small budget, but nevery been disappointed!  Kids' favorite thing is the colored pieces - red, green, blue, yellow, hot pink.  I drill a hole through the necks and put keychains on them for kids to put on their backpacks.  Really promotes the club and the game.
by tpanelas - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: May 2007
Member Points: 7

Rating:+++++

Excellent.
by MikeInNYC - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:++++-

On the whole, service has been good and their customer service has been OK.

One complaint: When they're selling a board with 55 mm squares, they should state that it has 55 mm squares. Instead, they give some approximation in inches that is "close" and fail to even mention the actual measurements because they don't want to "confuse" their customers. This attitude is demeaning. I don't care that they give an approximation, but to not even mention the real measurements is beyond irresponsible. Some boards (Drueke, for one) are still made in inch measurements, so unless you really know what you're buying ahead of time, you don't really know what you're getting. Their phone agents sometimes have the wrong information even if you do ask. The end result is that after being burned a few times, and stuck for the return postage, I don't purchase boards from them.


by Daunte2 - 2 years ago
Rochester, MN United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 33

Rating:++++-

Fast service, great prices, very good customer service experiences.  Furnished our entire chess club with there goods.
by betin1975 - 2 years ago
McAllen, TX Mexico
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

Wholesale Chess commits to customers with great deals and solutions. Last time I required some devices that had to be backordered, they contacted me to let me know and give me choices, I kept the order and in less time than expected I had my order delivered. Outstanding!

 Besides, knowing your history and frequent discounts is a plus

 I keep dealing with them for price, convenience and service.


by f7pawn - 2 years ago
San Joaquin, CA Mexico
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 3

Rating:+++++

I just realized that Wholesale Chess has provided me about 90%+ of my chess supplies via world wide web. Just about everything I own for the study of ajedrez has come from these guys. Keep up the good work!


by Narz - 2 years ago
Pitman, New Jersey United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 2798

Rating:+++--

They have good prices but not always the best (you have to look around to see, on amchesseq.com for example they have the Saitek clock for $19 cheaper (about half price).  They sometimes offer free shipping but the rest of the time it's pretty high.
by jmeg - 2 years ago
la ramallosa, Galicia Spain
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:++++-

Everything was perfect. Good delivery to Spain. My only complain is that shipping is very expensive compared to the item prices.
by Dado7 - 2 years ago
Clarksville, MD United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1
Awesome resource for an overwhelmed beginner like me.  An easy to use website and very helpful over the phone as well.
by Ecklar - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 2

Rating:+++++

I've purchased from Wholesale Chess on numerous occasions.  Their products have been first rate, their staff helpful if I called in and the prices the best I've found on a consistent basis.
by ezwrighter - 2 years ago
Vancouver, WA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

Great chess store...I have bought all of our clubs equipment here.  Good prices and fast delivery!
by blkknight - 2 years ago
Kalamazoo, MI United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

I have been using Wholesale Chess to order most of my chess supplies this year. I am pleased with the service and prices and would suggest them to anyone as a good source for any level player.
by jfrendek - 2 years ago
New Bedford, Ma. United States
Member Since: Jun 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

My most frequently shopped chess store.
by J_J - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

This is a good place to do business with.  Not only are their prices fair, and they will match prices as well, but their service is very good, too.  I dealt with an operator once and she was helpful and polite.  I have bought a lot of stuff from them, and the quality of their equipment is very good, as well.  I bought the best chess set that I've ever owned from them: the  Premier series "Nobility" model in ebony, on sale for $129 a few months ago, and it is a work of art.  I have seen $500 sets that don't look as fine as this set.
by wczone - 2 years ago
Ohio United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

I have placed several orders with Wholesale Chess and have always been pleased.  They will also price match other sites if you find anything cheaper elsewhere. There selection is excellent... I highly recommend them!
by 66_Mustang - 2 years ago
Tukwila, WA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1698

Rating:+++++

Excellent online chess store!  I've ordered from them many, many times - they offer or match the lowest prices one can find on the Internet.  Wholesale Chess is my first place to go for chess related products.  Highly recommended!
by chessbuzz - 2 years ago
Miami, Fl United States
Member Since: May 2007
Member Points: 57

Rating:+++++

Best online chess store.
by skyhighchess - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

I have been ordering chess supply's for years now.  Wholesalechess is very professional and reliable.  The have good prices,  great variety, and are helpful over the phone when you need them. 
by karlarhea - 2 years ago
Newcastle, OK United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1
This is a good site with a wide variety of chess supplies.  The one time they made an error on an order, they promptly made things right.
by tallhouse - 2 years ago
Putnam Valley, NY United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

Nice catalog. Cheapest place to get ChessBase products that I've found yet. Happy customer.
by MikeS - 2 years ago
North Bend, WA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 2
By far my most favorite chess store.  They are very fast and if they aren't the cheapest, they will match any price on the web.  Every couple of months they seem to do either a discount off their prices or offer free shipping.
by nychess - 2 years ago
Ilion , NY United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 18

Rating:+++++

i have spent over a thousand dollars  with WSC and every order i have placed as been perfect other than defective items from manufacture which is not their fault . The Shipping deals every 60-90 days free shipping over 50 dollars is great! and the step pricing how can u beat it. Their inside sales person Lynda is the best they have and is right on the ball. 
by o6usmc - 2 years ago
Dumfries, VA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:++---

  I am involved with scholastic chess in Prince William County, Virginia.  I always recommend Wholesale Chess as the place for scholastic chess clubs to go for the best selection and prices for chess supplies.
by ss5188 - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:++++-

WholesaleChess.com is a great place to shop. I got most of my chess equipments there.


by Saint1 - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 3

Rating:+++++

Wholesalechess.com gives me the convience I like and quality products I appreciate.


by jtk3 - 2 years ago
On The Road United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

I wouldn't bother looking anywhere anywhere else for chess equipment, this site is the best source.
by waterskin - 2 years ago
EAst coast United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

It is one of the best chess websites.  I got most of my stuffs here.  It has a large selections of chess materials. fast delivery. Highly recommended. They also will match the price of any US chess stores. pretty cool
by domineighter - 2 years ago
Los Angeles, CA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 2

You can't find a better website for all your chess needs.


by herk - 2 years ago
Herkimer, NY United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Excellent prices, excellent service, the kids in my school chess club love the colored pieces...

 Believe it or not, we've had a few HS romances blossom over the pink-and-blue sets I've bought!


by ylu2003 - 2 years ago
Shanghai China
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 7
Price is nice at the site. Couple of times I had packages with missing or wrong pieces in the chess set. But get the replacement very quickly. I will continue purchasing from them in the future.
by coog - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++--

What the heck? Two times I've clicked on three stars and it has defaulted to 4.5?!

 Three stars here.


by brewd - 2 years ago
Sterling Heights, MI United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 20

Rating:+++++

Great selection, service, prices, fast shipping.  I've bought a lot from Wholesalechess.com and have never had any reason to complain.  I especially like their price matches and frequent discounts.


by kst8purple - 2 years ago
Oklahoma City, OK United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

Good Fast Service
by rain_hard99 - 2 years ago
Los Gatos United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 14

Rating:+++++

a lot of sale time
by ewong - 2 years ago
central CA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

the prices are good, better than most places.


by ColleyChess - 2 years ago
Bloomington,il United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1
Outstanding product,cost, and promise shipp date
by mrlassiter - 2 years ago
San Francisco United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 1

The best equipment and the best prices; hence, the only place I shop for chess equipment on the internet. Period.

 

 


by Matalon - 2 years ago
Mexico Mexico
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1
The best thing in prices and quality regarding the world of the chess
by chessclassnj - 2 years ago
New Jersey United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

WholesaleChess.com is a great store!

Our school  www.chess-class.com buys chess sets, clocks, books as well as chess souvenirs there on regular basis. We never had problems. Good assortment, low prices and accurate delivery, always! 

We recommend this site/store to all our students every semester; and always hear positive responses about their shopping experience at WholesaleChess.com .


by dutchinndoman - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

wholesalechess.com is an awesome "everything about chess" supplier. i have purchased numerous chess sets, bags and accessories and was never disappointed, by the products or shipping. I had to contact customer service once and they took care of the situation quickly. email notification of the purchase status is prompt. all of my chess purchases will be from them...
by petrosiantal - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

On my personal favorite top 3 stores, this is number 1.  The best prices, fast shipping (all the way to Michigan), just the best.  My latest purchase was the Large Drueke Chess Box.  Beautiful.  Now my pieces have a home.  Previous orders were for Hastings and Marshall chess sets (both Ivory and natural.).  I like to combine the sets----love the Marshall Rooks and the Hastings Knights.  I will soon place an order with them for the Collector Series so I can have a 3.75 inch King with a larger Filial (the one on the Marshall set is too small  (no jokes about my chess set wanting to compensate for something too small, please)).

Anyway, this is the top chess store on the internet.  Never had any problems.  You can't go wrong.


by GISCA - 2 years ago
St. Simons Island, GA United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

I purchase most of my door prizes for Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Association (GISCA) tournaments from Wholesale Chess.  They have a very good selection, helpful staff, and send out merchandise quickly.  I have been pleased with the products that I have purchased from them.  They also do honor "price matching", so they are a good "one-stop shop".
by NYCpatzer - 2 years ago
United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

I have bought from WholeSaleChess a number of times and always been satisfied with the prices, service, and speed of delivery.
by EEShelton - 2 years ago
Columbus, Ohio United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 94

Rating:+++++

I have had only positive experiences with this organization! A little over a year ago I decided to upgrade to a digital clock. The first one I ordered stopped working properly after one or two games. I returned it and receieved a credit toward another clock (I decided to go with something a bit better this time). Unfortunately, the second clock I was interested in was out of stock and they had discontinued carrying it. I finally settled on a Chronos clock, placed my order via e-mail and received my WONDERFUL clcok soon afterwards. I didn't have to jump through any hoops, received very pleasan e-mails, and am very pleased with my purchase. Wholesale Chess is my FIRST choice for chess products.
by ChessCenter - 2 years ago
Costa Mesa United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:+++++

We have purchased many awards, chess clocks and sets from Wholesale Chess. We thank them for offering good products  and their low price guarantee. All products are carefully packaged and delivered on time.

 


by helcalo - 2 years ago
Puget Sound United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 1
I work with elementary chess teams abd WHolesale Chess is my only stop for hi quality low cost chess sets   thanks for the fast service
by BladeRunner - 2 years ago
Southern California United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 72
I just received my new set today on time as promised. I purchased the Heavy Tournament set with bag. Very nice.
by chowder - 22 months ago
Iraq
Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 1

Rating:++++-

wholesalechess.com is the only place ive found that offers tournament chess sets for around $10.  actually, the ones i get i get for like $8 - board AND pieces!

wsc.com is super nice too.  they called me to tell me that an order had a complication with the shipping, instead of just replying with a canned email.  they shipped my sets super FAST too!

the only complaint i have with them is that they dont offer green and BUFF boards. they only offer green and grey.


by Arby - 22 months ago
Mountbatten Singapore
Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 2708

Rating:++++-

Good service, quality products, and price match – but delivery is costly (that’s if you’re not in the States).

by Dahan - 20 months ago
Saint Paul, MN United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 596

Rating:+++++

I'll shop for books at Amazon, or some other for the free shipping, but pieces and etc.? Only here. I've bought a few sets and stuff (I make boards occasionally) here, as well as a clock and assorted other stuff. Very helpful staff also.


by alan412 - 19 months ago
Cary, NC United States
Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 24

Rating:+++++

I bought 2 heavy duty vinyl boards, 2 bags to hold pieces, and 2 sets of the "Heavy tournament pieces" for my kids.  I was thrilled with the quality for cheap sets, and how low the price was.  And more importantly, my kids were thrilled to play with "real" pieces.  They love the feel of the weighted pieces. 


by EmpireCityRay - 19 months ago
New York City, NY United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 68

Rating:+++++

I've purchased over a dozen chess clocks, 5 demo boards, over 60 boards and endless amounts of pieces from WholesaleChess.com and from the packaging to the delivery the order is beyond perfect.  Their staff is beyond friendly and I after (bidding through other vendors) am hook with WholesaleChess.com for their most inexpensive prices among all competitors and the quality of business.  I have no reservations in further purchasing from them.
by silentfilmstar13 - 18 months ago
Medford, OR United States
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 2143

Rating:+++++

I just wish I needed more equipment so I could have the pleasure of going through this awesome site again(okay, and because my addiction to chess makes me yearn for more stuff).  Navigation, ordering, shipping, packaging, customer service, speed of delivery, quality, price -- all perfect.
by olram30 - 17 months ago
wyoming United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 32
just ordered from them and good prices and delivery time. will order from them again
by JB4times4 - 16 months ago
Utah United States
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 59
Their warehouse is in the same city as me so thats always a bonus!
by Nocturno - 15 months ago
Hato Tejas Puerto Rico
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 49

Submitted an order this past Sunday, they shipped everything on Monday, I called to see if they shipped media mail or parcel post today Thursday and to my surprise the mail man sound the horn on me to leave the package safely.

Products were top quality and as described, staying loyal for a long time. Definitely is worth ordering materials from them if their consistency is like my experience. Highly recommend them. Great full impression on me.

A+ FOR WHOLESALECHESS.COM

by mschosting - 13 months ago
Portugal Portugal
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 1095

I bought 1 demo board and some other small stuff from them, they said they sent it to my home in Portugal  but never got here, then they said it was returned to them because no one claimed it, so I asked if they could send again or refund I would pay the mail again and they said I had to buy it again lol, so I guess I ain't buying anything from them anymore (Btw this was in June 2008)

by jaijai - 11 months ago
Abuyog, Leyte Philippines
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 27

Rating:+++++

Hello Everyone I'm Challenging the players that has 1600 above .Thank you to all people on earth hehehehehehehe ,Good Luck!!!!!!!Tongue out

by obregon26 - 9 months ago
Northern Virginia United States
Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 398

Overall, wholesalechess is great.  But they also carried defective Chess Timer Clocks.  Hope to have no other problems in the future.

by Al_Qamar - 6 months ago
Uzbekistan
Member Since: Mar 2009
Member Points: 4942

Rating:+++++

nice

by hazeleyes - 5 months ago
atlanta georgia United States
Member Since: Jun 2008
Member Points: 205

Overall best bang for buck I have had has been from here.Chess House has had better customer service but was a little more expensive.Wholesale chess has supplied three of the 5 clubs I help run or run.ordered over 60 starter sets for the clubs, 2 demo boards,6 executive sets and,7 excaliber clocks.No delays in shipping.Early arrival on every item shipped.Quality of items has never been an issue(this is saying something because I deal with kindergarden and up with 3 of these clubs and have been for about a year now).

If you like the best overall bang for buck this is it.

by mandloichetan - 3 months ago
hell Seychelles
Member Since: Dec 2008
Member Points: 211

Rating:+----

don't like it

by ApexOfDE - 55 days ago
Vietnam
Member Since: Aug 2009
Member Points: 33

Rating:+++++

good service!

by likenoleother - 45 days ago
Tampa Florida United States
Member Since: Sep 2009
Member Points: 81

Rating:++++-

Excellent site with great prices and service

by SirFalcon - 3 days ago
Texas United States
Member Since: Nov 2009
Member Points: 3

Rating:+++++

Good prices AND reasonable shipping.


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