[Updated Images & Video] *First Chess Set Disaster*

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Which mousepad board did you go for? I saw these ones on American Chess Equipment that look nice:

https://amchesseq.com/collections/tournament-chess-boards/products/we-games-rosewood-maple-grain-mousepad-chessboard-20-inches-made-in-usa?variant=13178397098042

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sound67 wrote:

I think you picked a solid set. The pieces are sold under many different names by many different sellers, the same classic Staunton set (which is always a good thing) - sometimes triple, sometimes quadruple-weighted. The reasons I do not appreciate this company is a) the loudmouth ad campaign they're running on many platforms, including Insta. They're marketing the set as something spectacular and unique, which it emphatically isn't. b) the vinyl board doesn't look great,. and c) the package is marginally (and I stress this point, marginally) overpriced. 

As with many plastic classic Staunton style sets currently sold by different vendors, the BCSE XL set is similar, but not the same. The molds are unique. The matte plastic. The seams. The overall finishing of the pieces. I find the features of the pieces a bit finer.

Is the premium price worth it? That's subjective. Is the BCSE XL set a level higher in quality than other sets? In my opinion, yes.

Re: Advertising. We must not visit the same sites online. I have not seen one ad for the BCSE sets. I've seen their Amazon store. It's a bit over the top. But it's not like it upsets me or anything. 

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Congrats on your set. I have played with sets like this. They are a good set for the price but just a tad big for 2.25" tournament boards. 

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Ok, nobody's gonna bring up my King still being in the wrong position? 😂

Things are good. Those first few games I had lasted much longer! It does make sense though how much more in-depth the game would be OTB. 

@sound67 no offense sound, but there's a lot of things on Instagram that are loud and obnoxious so..not really sure how this company would stand out amongst all that.

I also kind of like the packaging, it's got a modern feel to it that coincides with the self-proclaimed title 'Best Chess Set Ever' 🙂 ..goes well I think.

@MCH818 That will, most definitely, be my next board - thanks man 👍🏼

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Hi I was looking into this chess set and was wondering which one you would recommend (3x weighted vs 4x weighted)?

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BCSE 4X: 4" King, 3.5lbs, $63usd
BSCE 3X: 3.75" King, 2.2lbs, $53usd

The prices have gone up since last I checked. The included silicone board has been upgraded to a double-sided silicone board. So that might have something to do with a part of the price increase. Aside from the obvious style differences of the pieces, the BCSE 4X uses a plastic that is a higher quality than the 3X. The BCSE 4X has an almost satiny finish, while the 3X uses a cheap looking shiny plastic that is a bit rough at the seams. At these premium prices, I don't think you will be happy with the BCSE 3X. 

Have you checked out the plastic chess pieces from HouseOfStaunton? They have a similar 4" King, 3.5lb, plastic set for $35usd. And a similar double-sided silicone board for $18usd. You'll save $10usd. And you'll have the chance to customize the colors if you wish. 

https://www.houseofstaunton.com/chess-pieces/plastic-chess-pieces/the-collector-series-plastic-chessmen-4-0-king.html

 

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@Thomasthetrain Check out  https://strategygames.ca/store/en . They have locations in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. I picked up the 4x weighted and a mouse-pad board for $54 Cdn including tax, June 2022. . I don't know shipping would be as picked it up.

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@ChrisStClair and @Pawnerai thank you!