HoldenArt Chess Set (Read the Disclaimer!)

Regular price: $60.00
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DISCLAIMER:

ALL CHESS SETS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND MOST CHESS SETS HAVE BEEN RE-GLUED IN SOME PLACES. ALL ARE NEW (NEVER USED). THEY SHOULD ALL WORK WELL AND WE'RE CONFIDENT YOU OR YOURS WILL LOVE IT! BUT THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THAT YOUR CHESS SET WILL HAVE A BLEMISH OR TWO OR THREE. BLEMISHES MIGHT INCLUDE GLUE SMUDGES AND/OR MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE PLAYING SURFACE.

It was a challenge getting these made. Everything was designed from the bottom up. The chess pieces and mold to make them are our own original design. The "Quawn" is our original innovation and design. The Locking mechanism with magnets and arrows, is all ours. The patented swinging platforms with strategically placed magnets, also all ours. But with all of these new innovations and complicated parts, some lessons were learned and mistakes were made. The most notable issue is the type of glue that was used in the wood shop where they were produced; it was too thin and too much was absorbed by the wood. There wasn't enough glue remaining for the part to hold well. The original MSRP was going to be $89-$109. Since you might be getting a less than perfect set, we're cutting our losses to move them out.

November 13-26 EVERYTHING IS 50% OFF!
November 27-December 3 EVERYTHING IS 40% OFF!
December 4-20 EVERYTHING IS 30% OFF!
December 21->Store will be Closed.

All wood, highly portable, magnetic, great to take with you or keep at home. This will be Your New Favorite Chess Set!

Beautiful all-wood construction with wood inlaid squares
Patented platforms swing-out with the pieces attached
Lock the two halves flat with innovative locking mechanism
Strong magnets hold the pieces well to the platform and board
Silicone pieces are heavier than wood or plastic
Felt allows pieces to slide easily
Setup is quick and easy moving pieces from the platforms
The “Quawn”, a chess first, for promotion of a pawn to a queen
Comes with a thick quality canvas carry bag

This unique chess set features patented platforms that swing-out with the chess pieces attached. The platforms make for quick and easy setup and provide a place for captured pieces during play.

A locking mechanism locks the two halves of the set together flat. This makes it possible to play on uneven surfaces.

The chess pieces are silicone with strong magnets and felt that enables sliding. The pieces won't move if the board is bumped.

A first-of-its-kind chess piece called the "Quawn" is also featured. It's a queen that fits over the top of a pawn and is used for pawn promotion. This provides extra queens without having loose pieces or taking-up valuable space on the platforms.

This set, in particular, with its unique features could make a difference in getting more kids playing chess and off electronics.

Imagine camping and breaking-out a chess set in the tent with sleeping bags, pillows, and pads strewn about. This set allows you to lock the two halves flat for an even surface. As pieces are captured they are placed back on the platforms, not to be lost in layers of bedding. More pieces accumulate on the platforms as the game progresses which makes for easy set up for the next game or easy put-away when finished.

The silicone pieces have strong magnets to keep them in place securely and felt to allow them to slide when moved. The pieces were designed from scratch to fit snugly on the platform. They have good weight and feel and won’t crack or break if dropped on the floor.

The wooden version (shown above) is the version you will get when you order.

The pivoting locks that lock the two halves flat are designed to be easily controlled with a thumb and index finger. The feature makes it easier to manage getting the platforms in or out and also makes for a sturdy playing surface.

For clarity, arrows only reveal arrowheads pointing in one direction, the direction to be turned. Magnets are used so the locks snap into position.

A quality cotton canvas bag is provided to store and carry the chess set.

Magnets on the pieces are strong, but felt allows pieces to slide when moved.

There is some justifiable confusion because this video has some shots of the set with an orange checkered playing surface. That was an early prototype. The playing surface in the actual product is wooden and looks fantastic.