MegaChess Giant Chess Set with 25" Tall King, Durable, All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor

This was ordered to support a larger Eagle Scout project. The pieces arrived a week earlier than expected. They arrived in two large boxes, one for the black pieces and one for the white pieces. The boxes were in good shape and all of the pieces were accounted for. While some assembly is required, they all went together well enough and they all sat flat. (You might have to unscrew and re-screw a few of them to get a tight fit.) For the people complaining that these weren’t worth the money, you should ask yourselves ‘why did you order them?’ While they were expensive, if you WANT a really large chess set, you’ll have to pay the really large chess set price.

VERY, VERY PLEASED! These chest pieces are amazing. They are just perfect for using in a large indoor space or during outdoor events. You can add sand to the base with ease if you want them to be a bit heavier and not be affected by the wind. The seller was amazing and expedited the shipment so it would arrive earlier than expected.

I’ve had them for over a year now and they are seriously all weather. Only great things to say about giant chess pieces. Very easy to clean, no cracks or breaks. I would suggest building your own board as I did. But definitely invest in the pieces for a great time in the yard.

Perfect for our outdoor events this summer and fall!

This set is great for outdoor play and for engaging others in games of chess. I put two pounds of sand in the base of each piece and that makes them just the right weight. (And the sand stops them from rolling down the street.) All of the pieces have knobs on the top which makes them easy to handle. And each piece is instantly identifiable. I'm glad I bought it! Nitpicks: --The rooks look bland: they could've used more pronounced crenelations around the top. --The chessmen don't come with a chessboard. You can spend a couple hundred dollars on 64 interlocking tiles, but that's got to take forever to assemble and so can't be very portable. Or you can spend $60 on a somewhat flimsy nylon mat that looks wrinkly and thin. What I did was buy a thick canvas dropcloth and paint black squares on it, and then spray it with waterproofing. It takes a little persistence to draw straight lines on the cloth (I used a high-quality 8-foot board I had lying around, and a carpenter's square), but once you do that the painting is straightforward. So far my painted canvas is working great! --Buying an extra queen: on Amazon an extra queen costs $59--buying it direct from Megachess is significantly cheaper. I only bought one, a white queen that I'll paint black bands on, so it can be used for both sides. (Alternatively, they have red queens.) --I had been using the shipping boxes for storing the pieces, but they're quickly succumbing to use. I've looked for some mesh bags as replacements, but the one I bought on Amazon was a little tight. (Megachess sells a set of 4 bags for $79, which I've ordered. I hope they'll take the extra weight of the sand.)

Just what we were looking for, big enough but not too big

Should make it clear the mat is not included. Just some pieces for this price is a rip off. I would not have purchased if it was clear this set wasn't complete.

Very happy with my purchase