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product_id: 185739181
title: "Handmade Junior European International Chess Set - 16 Inch Luxury Wooden Chess Set for Adults and Kids, Premium Beech and Birch Wood - Unique Folding Design with Storage"
brand: "wegiel"
price: "A$147"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Wegiel"
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# Secure folding design with brass clasps Premium handcrafted beech & birch wood 16-inch compact luxury board Handmade Junior European International Chess Set - 16 Inch Luxury Wooden Chess Set for Adults and Kids, Premium Beech and Birch Wood - Unique Folding Design with Storage

**Brand:** wegiel
**Price:** A$147
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♟️ Elevate your game with timeless craftsmanship and compact luxury!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Handmade Junior European International Chess Set - 16 Inch Luxury Wooden Chess Set for Adults and Kids, Premium Beech and Birch Wood - Unique Folding Design with Storage by wegiel
- **How much does it cost?** A$147 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- wegiel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wegiel brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Handcrafted Elegance:** Each piece is meticulously carved from hornbeam and sycamore wood, offering a tactile and visual masterpiece.
- • **Smart Storage Solution:** Unique folding design with secure brass clasps and individual compartments keeps your set pristine and ready to play.
- • **Compact Luxury, Big Impact:** A 16-inch board that fits perfectly on any desk or coffee table, blending style with convenience.
- • **Display-Ready Craftsmanship:** Polish farm-grown wood and classic design make this chess set a statement piece for your home or office.
- • **Family Legacy in Every Move:** Durable enough for kids and adults alike, this set inspires multi-generational bonding and strategic mastery.

## Overview

The Wegiel Handmade Junior European International Chess Set is a premium 16-inch wooden chess set crafted from beech, birch, hornbeam, and sycamore woods. Designed for both adults and kids, it features weighted, felt-bottomed pieces with intricate detailing, a folding board with secure brass clasps, and dedicated storage compartments for each piece. Handmade in Poland, this durable and elegant set combines classic aesthetics with practical portability, making it perfect for play, display, and family bonding.

## Description

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Review: Outstanding wooden chess set - I bought this set nearly 6 years ago, so I could teach my 4 year old daughter how to play chess. Since then, she's not only learned how to play, but her little sister was born and is now learning chess to. I mention this not to brag (well, maybe a little, clever kids! haha) but to emphasize that despite this set now having been used by myself and a couple of rambunctious kids for years now, it's held up terrifically. The board and pieces are all well-made, the board can be easily folded up with the pieces inside to put it away, and the nice, big, wooden board and hand-carved pieces make a nice table-top decoration if you prefer to leave the board out on the table for long stretches of time (which we often do, because it's easier to convince the kids to play a few moves before arguing for screen time when the game is out in the open, ready for a match). The price has gone up a notable amount since my original purchase, but as long as the quality is still as good as the one I got, I'd say it's still worth it.
Review: Lovely, Awesome - Loving the crafting of the pieces. Green felt like storage slots is flimsy plastic which won't last long. - There seems to be many sizes of the same board and pieces and I made sure that I am ordering the 'Ambassador' model for the size of board and pieces I wanted. The Ambassador model comes with really good size chess pieces and the they are really well made, lovey to look. Kids love to play with his chess board. The board itself is very well crafted. Glad to buy this on sale for a very decent price. Chess lovers will enjoy this board and pieces. Pieces too are of a good weight. This item is impressive. The pictures make you feel that green felt to store the pieces are sturdy, but I was surprised that the green housing to store the pieces is a very thin plastic (sort of) material. Its flimsy as well and the item I received had the green felt looking slots for the pieces broken in the corners. I didn't care to return as I feel that even if that breaks I will throw away that and use the folding board for storing the pieces. I must say that I liked the board and did choose to buy as it had nice slots for storing the pieces, which kids love to put back after they are done, but the broken plastic did not make me return the product (or exchange) as the important parts (board and pieces) are so lovely. This is a very strong chessboard, nicely crafted pieces of very good size (some might even say they are really big).

## Features

- This chess set is a "junior" chess set due to its small, compact size
- The board is made from beech and birch wood that gives it a classic, handmade feel that many chess enthusiasts will appreciate; number and letter algebraic coordinates adorn the borders; it measures 16 x 16 x 1 inches (40.7 x 40.7 x 2.5 centimeters); each square measures 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 centimeters); when folded, the board is held securely shut with 2 brass clasps
- Handcrafted chessmen are felt bottom and weighted; they are made from hornbeam and sycamore wood; the king measures 3.4 inches (8.5 centimeters); the queen measures 2.6 inches (6.5 centimeters); the pawn measures 1.5 inches (3.7 centimeters); the elegantly intricate detail of each playing piece is impressive
- Secured chessmen compartments provide room inside the board to securely store each chess piece; each chess piece is individually protected in formed compartments inside the folding chess board
- Classic aesthetics are embodied in this complete chess set that is handcrafted in Poland from farm-grown wood; its exceptional craftsmanship makes it worthy to be put out on display

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082H5RYB9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,622 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #589 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,789) |
| Item Weight | 2.82 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Wegiel |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 16 x 16 x 0.04 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this set come with Extra queens?**
A: Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your question! Unfortunately, we do not include an extra queen piece on this chess set. We appreciate your question and will make sure to suggest this concern to our product quality department.

**Q: What is the difference between the original version and the limited edition?**
A: One is limited and the other one is original.

**Q: Es magnetico ? Is it magnetic ?**
A: It's a very large set, NO it is not magnetic.

**Q: Where is this set made?**
A: I believe it’s made in Eastern Europe.  The wooden pieces are well crafted and the folding wooden carry case has carved patterns that I thought made it an excellent value for the price.  One website said this:

They come with Eastern Europe Etno theme as they are manufactured in Poland. The chess board is made from birch and beech wood and the chess pieces from hornbeam and sycamore wood. These pieces offer a lighter feel when you play with them. Also, the recessed holes help you to secure the set when you move with it around.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding wooden chess set
*by L***. on May 18, 2025*

I bought this set nearly 6 years ago, so I could teach my 4 year old daughter how to play chess. Since then, she's not only learned how to play, but her little sister was born and is now learning chess to. I mention this not to brag (well, maybe a little, clever kids! haha) but to emphasize that despite this set now having been used by myself and a couple of rambunctious kids for years now, it's held up terrifically. The board and pieces are all well-made, the board can be easily folded up with the pieces inside to put it away, and the nice, big, wooden board and hand-carved pieces make a nice table-top decoration if you prefer to leave the board out on the table for long stretches of time (which we often do, because it's easier to convince the kids to play a few moves before arguing for screen time when the game is out in the open, ready for a match). The price has gone up a notable amount since my original purchase, but as long as the quality is still as good as the one I got, I'd say it's still worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely, Awesome - Loving the crafting of the pieces. Green felt like storage slots is flimsy plastic which won't last long.
*by R***. on December 16, 2017*

There seems to be many sizes of the same board and pieces and I made sure that I am ordering the 'Ambassador' model for the size of board and pieces I wanted. The Ambassador model comes with really good size chess pieces and the they are really well made, lovey to look. Kids love to play with his chess board. The board itself is very well crafted. Glad to buy this on sale for a very decent price. Chess lovers will enjoy this board and pieces. Pieces too are of a good weight. This item is impressive. The pictures make you feel that green felt to store the pieces are sturdy, but I was surprised that the green housing to store the pieces is a very thin plastic (sort of) material. Its flimsy as well and the item I received had the green felt looking slots for the pieces broken in the corners. I didn't care to return as I feel that even if that breaks I will throw away that and use the folding board for storing the pieces. I must say that I liked the board and did choose to buy as it had nice slots for storing the pieces, which kids love to put back after they are done, but the broken plastic did not make me return the product (or exchange) as the important parts (board and pieces) are so lovely. This is a very strong chessboard, nicely crafted pieces of very good size (some might even say they are really big).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product!
*by J***T on January 13, 2026*

Appeared to be handmade just as advertised. Very quality looking and feeling pieces. Great for someone who knows how to play chess.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-13*