Review on 15" Handmade Marble Chess Set - Staunton & Ambassador Gift Style - Black/Fossil Coral by Patrick Pearson

I've been searching for a quality chess set for some time. I initially thought about purchasing a wooden one but there is something special about marble chess sets. This set is just beautiful. When it arrived I was surprised by how heavy it was. The pieces are very nicely polished and have a nice weight to them. Because these are genuine marble, no two pieces are exactly alike. The pieces are also nicely detailed and easy to distinguish between all the pieces during play. It's a very difficult job to create detail in marble by hand. The board is equally beautiful with a very well polished surface. The overall board is 15x15" but the actual playing area is 12x12" with 1.5" squares. In my man-cave this set really stands out on display with elegance. When ordering I had a difficult time trying to decide which color set because they all look so nice in the photos. I decided on the Black and Fossil Coral and very happy with how the colors look with the natural imperfections particularly in the coral (white) pieces and on the board. I would easily pay double what I did if I saw the set in person prior to purchasing it. I'm not an expert chess player but play on occasion with friends. So when not in use it will make a nice display and conversation piece. The case my set came with fit all the pieces and board very snug and well padded. This set will last for decades if well kept. The shipment arrived very quickly and was well packed, no damage to the set at all. Thanks for a wonderful product.