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Open Book Chess Set

Open Book Chess Set

Item#: CI016
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Traditional folding chess set

  • Board Dimensions:  11L x 11W inches
  • Square Size: 1.5 inches
  • Board Material: Oak Finished Wood
  • King Height: 2.5 inches
  • Base Width: .75 inches
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Description

What We Like About This Chess Set

This chess set is designed to fold up neatly like a book for easy storage on your bookshelf. The pieces are nicely detailed with rich wood tones and a high gloss finish, and they store conveniently inside the board to prevent loss or damage. This popular chess set comes in two sizes and features an oak finish. This 11-inch set includes a 2.5-inch king.
CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

What's Included:
1 Board, 1 Set of Chess Pieces
Dimensions & Specifications

Material

Wood Sets

Board Dimensions

11L X 11W Inches or 13L X 13W Inches , 13L X 13W Inch

Board Type

Folding

Recipient

For Him

King Height (in.)

2.5 , 3

Board Material

Oak , Wood

Square Size(in.)

1.5

Chess Piece Material

Wood

Gift

Yes

Wood Type

Oak , Stained

Brand

CHH

Piece Weight

Unweighted

Base Width (in.)

.75

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What's Included: 1 Board, 1 Set of Chess Pieces
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CHH Open Book Chess Set
 
4.6

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Entertaining (10)
  • Fun (10)
  • Educational (8)
  • Can withstand use (7)
  • Interactive (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Adults (11)
    • Children (11)
    • Travel (9)
    • Family (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid gamer (4), Thrifty (4), Parent (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    makes a great gift

    I bought this chess set as a birthday gift, and it's been great so far. It's small enough to travel with, but still a decent sized board. I also like that when the ...Read complete review

    I bought this chess set as a birthday gift, and it's been great so far. It's small enough to travel with, but still a decent sized board. I also like that when the set is closed, it looks like a book and can blend into a bookcase for storage. The only issue is that the pieces don't fit well into their 'slots' inside the board. If we try too hard, the felt starts to rip so we just pile all the pieces in wherever we can.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Nice set but board looks like formica

    Large enough to get a sense of the pieces, small enough to take on trips.

    Large enough to get a sense of the pieces, small enough to take on trips.

    Reviewed by 16 customers

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    Feb

    28

    2012

     
    4.0

    Open Book Chess Set

    By tanstaafl

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Avid Gamer, Board games not elec

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to recognize pieces
    • Educational
    • Entertaining
    • Fun

    Cons

    • 11" board-a little small

    Best Uses

    • Adults
    • Brain stimulation
    • Children
    • Family
    • Travel

    Comments about CHH Open Book Chess Set:

    Easily recognizable pieces
    A place to keep them so they don't get lost
    can travel with it

    board a little smaller than I would have like, but big enough to use.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Arrived on day predicted (even though it was saturday-Fed Ex and I used the free shipping). I was suprised.
    Was in good condition, as near as I could tell.
    It was a gift so I didn't actually use it myself. I did open it and look at it.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Dec

    12

    2011

     
    5.0

    Just what we were looking for

    By A Doting Aunt and Uncle

    from New York

    About Me Grandparent

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Adults
        • Children
        • Family
        • Travel

        Comments about CHH Open Book Chess Set:

        Our grandnephew is just beginning to play chess and we were looking for a chess set for his 12th birthday. The Open Book Chess Set looked good on-line and -- hoping that it would be as nice as it looked -- and after calling with a few questions, we decided we would order it. It turned out to be everything we hoped it would be. The price was right, the quality is excellent, the personal service was great, and delivery was quick and on-time.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        14

        2011

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        exactly what I wanted

        By madmadeleine

        from new jersey

        About Me Parent, Thrifty

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive
        • Can Withstand Use
        • Price
        • Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Adults
          • Children
          • Family
          • Travel

          Comments about CHH Open Book Chess Set:

          I wanted an easily stored chess set at a really good price, and I am very pleased with this one. I have started to play chess with my grandson on video chat. I bought him a bigger set, but I wanted something more convenient for myself.

          I like the workmanship and the look. The price was right. Perfect.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          23

          2011

           
          4.0

          Very satisfied

          By leo

          from love city

          About Me Thrifty

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Entertaining
          • Fun
          • Interactive
          • Nice Layout

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Adults
            • Children
            • Family
            • Travel

            Comments about CHH Open Book Chess Set:

            good quality for price, pieces aren't too small, good size, good product

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jan

            23

            2011

             
            3.0

            Nice set but board looks like formica

            By Jim in Arlington

            from Arlington, VA

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Can Withstand Use
            • Easy To Play
            • Educational
            • Entertaining
            • Fun
            • Interactive

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Children
              • Family
              • Travel

              Comments about CHH Open Book Chess Set:

              Large enough to get a sense of the pieces, small enough to take on trips.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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