House of Staunton Folding Walnut and Maple Wooden Chess Board and DELUXE Tournament Bag

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An excellent and practical folding board from the House of Staunton - the Folding Walnut and Maple Wooden Chess Board, great choice for an inexpensive board on the go. Be sure to watch the video to the end as I also show the House of Staunton Deluxe Tournament Bag.
As always, being that I am new to filming and RU-vid altogether, I am taking the time to improve so I appreciate everyone's support and encouraging comments. Hope you all find this video useful. Be sure to stick around for the next video where I will be reviewing another excellent tournament chess set. Thank you!
My dear chess friends! Although it's been in the works for a few months now, I am excited to share with you that I was fortunate to have the opportunity to join several chess affiliate programs starting 12/8/21. As a chess youtube creator, some of the chess distributors are starting to see me as a valuable component in helping grow our chess community. Although there are not many chess affiliate programs offered at this time, I have joined so far House of Staunton, Wholesale Chess and USChess sales. Being an affiliate member does not mean I work for the company or that I am being sponsored by them; what it means is that the links which I post to chess merchandise from those companies will be affiliated and if you click into those links and decide to make a purchase there, a very small fraction of the proceeds may end up going to help support this channel and allow it to grow, for which I am thankful to you all for your wondeful support. Many people suggested I create a donation link, which I am still not entirely sure about. With affiliate links, if you wish to help support this channel, you have the opportunity to make your contribution this way. Once again, thank you everyone for your support. I will edit the previous videos to include affiliate link so be sure to check them out. Thanks again, have a blessed day!
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@dbmillan 3 года назад

Oh, you got the folding board! Very nice to see. This is one of the most in-depth reviews of that bag and I think you're the first one to review that board! Hopefully many people will find your channel. Thank you for demystifying all these products; there are lots of different things to see and, you are right, often we only have pictures that do not accurately represent them.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks a lot! I only wish I can get thing filmed for people to get as good of an idea as they can about a certain set or board or bag.

@carlwendt5696 Месяц назад

Thank you for the review. I have the board, bag and House of Staunton tournament wooden chess pieces. Purchased as a combo for under $200 USD. I believe $179. The bag is very well made and the pieces are safe and secure in the compartments. Same with the board. The Velcro tabs is a nice idea but I don’t think it is necessary in practical terms. The board doesn’t move when it is zipped up. There is room for a clock between the pieces pouches. Has a Velcro strap for it. The board is very nice quality for the price. I did get the coordinates and logo. I actually like the logo. Just me….

@oscarfernandez8791 2 года назад

Getting to a homies crib flexing the big chess board and play some matches, just to get mated by the schollar's mate. Priceless :) Good looking chess set!

@AlSuChess 2 года назад

Lol! Classic! We all need to play more chess

@EngineVSEngine 3 года назад

For your Elm Burl board you could always get a bag for it. I have one for a large board with 2.5" squares and it has a handle on it. I want to buy that exact board you show but unfortunately they are out of stock. I am loving your channel, it's fun to watch videos from other collectors. Keep them coming..

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for the positive comment! I saw the larger bags you spoke off and they are not super expensive either. I might consider it, although now that I have the folding board, I am more likely to take that with me somewhere, less likely to get damaged.

@Kubooxooki 3 года назад

I waited and waited and waited for years to get this board, never making up my mind because I really wasn't playing tournaments anymore. And now is out of stock everywhere, probably thanks to "Queen's Gambit." So good to see an in-depth review of the board and the bag. Thanks for all the info. I hope someday I'll get it.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks a lot! Yeah I have to agree that the Queen's gambit spurred great interest in chess but I am sure this board will be back in stock at some point soon!

@obcl8569 3 года назад

Just purchased this & bought extra corduroy drawstring house of staunton bags separately to protect the pieces a bit more. Using it with HoS Collector Series in plastic with a 4" king, and even though they seem like sturdy pieces, i feel more comfortable with that extra layer of protection. I wouldn't use it for a nice wood set on a frequent basis though. I'll update this comment after we receive the bag & board & pieces if anything is different after seeing it! Thank you for this in depth review! You've been instrumental in guiding my first serious chess purchases. Started researching for a present for my son, and two months later I have become completely obsessed lol

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

I am so glad that my videos are helpful to people! When it comes to choosing the right bag/box to keep your pieces protected, there will always be having to balance out price, size/weight and the overall degree of protection that the pieces may need. Thanks for watching!

@jaygalang2280 3 года назад

Great review! I appreciate you going over all the details of the bag. You look a lot like Charron (battle rapper), btw!

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks a lot! I am not great at this but I try. Interesting, I was told at one point that I look like some kind of eurpean film actor. I am not that good looking so I guess resembling anyone famous is a compliment!

@yreyesq 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! You help a lot of people doing this!

@chriswalker810 3 года назад

I throw my budget friendly wooden pieces in pouches like your bag has. Have no issues with scratches or dings. As long as there is enough padding in the bag. This shouldn't be an issue. If you are still a bit uneasy with it. Use a Plano Stowaway tackle container. I have 2 of them and they work perfectly fine.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

I probably wouldn't mind keeping a less expensive wooden set! Probably keep that Fischer Set in there.

@albertcadiz7000 3 года назад

I use Plano Stowaways for other items and hobbies but never considered them for chess! Brilliant! Thanks for the tip! (A dear friend grew up not far from the Plano Molding Co. so I may be biased!)

@stepanzaitsev4532 2 года назад

Nice looking boards! Great video, keep up the good work, not many people doing these chess set videos as good as you!

@AlSuChess 2 года назад

Thanks a lot! Be sure to stay tuned, more chess sets to come very soon!

@analogblues 3 года назад

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you, sir. I was considering getting the HOS folding board and the deluxe bag - but I wasn't sure if they'd be what I wanted because all I had was the pictures. Your video was so insightful and sealed the deal for me. I'll be getting both for my upcoming return to tournament chess for the first time in many years. Thank you again!

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Hey that's wonderful, I am so glad you found the video helpful! I feel like many people can benefit from seeing videos instead of just images, especially if the images don't necessarily give them answers to questions they have! Good luck with getting back into the game! Cheers!

@analogblues 3 года назад

So, I bought the HoS deluxe bag and the folding board you reviewed here in the video. I've used them at the Chicago Open tournament this weekend. Both are fantastic! I've gotten compliments on both. As for the pieces compartments, I bought two cloth bags, one for each color of pieces. Then, I put them in the zip-up compartment. Works great! No issues with scratching at all, even with my $200 wooden pieces (British Company set, also from HoS.) All told, the bag & folding board have been superb for my tournament play.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

That's wonderful I am so happy you found it helpful! I think this bag together with a folding board is definitely a nice way to bring a decent chess setup to a tournament or even when you just want to meet up with a friend for a game.

@Worlfgang Год назад

If you talk about chess, chess pieces, analysis and chess people... I totally watched and subscribe

@banusribanu6321 Год назад

Thanks for your good guidence of to purchse of chess board.

@KatazuiOfficial 3 года назад

Imma buy this set as soon as they drop again!

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

I think this board is really sturdy and practical honestly, I like it!

@armandcordova44 3 года назад

Hi Alex, Thanks for another informative and interesting video. The folding board looks very practical for carrying and storage. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to watching your next videos. Cheers,

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Glad you enjoy the videos! The board is very practical, and seems to be made well. Cheers!

@albertcadiz7000 3 года назад

Hello from Chicagoland. Thank you for this informative video. During a recent, lengthy hospital stay I rekindled my love for chess. I’m saving up for my “ultimate “ setup and in the meantime looking at inexpensive plastic quad weight sets to hone my skills. Your other “blue bag” vid with the plastic tourney set was very helpful. It helps to see these products on RU-vid. BTW, looks like you can use the Velcro loop on this HoS bag to hold a footlong sandwich! Lol! Just subbed. Looking forward to more vids!

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for the comment! I am glad you are getting back into chess. I wish I had more time for chess or chess videos, so I could improve on both, but I'll just have to make do with the time I have. Cheers! Thanks for subbing!

@TalkingAmerican 2 года назад

I have the same board and bag with the B. H Wood chess pieces, and it's great so far. But after reading the comments maybe I'll get a couple of cloth bags to reduce risk of scratching.

@AlSuChess 2 года назад

Yes scratching I've noticed is more prevalent with heavier, generally higher end pieces. Also it the pieces are coated or lacquered, scratching might show more easily!

@zippolover5385 3 года назад

Pepper spray your opponent, they wouldn't know what hit them lol. That Spanish board is beautiful but just a tad big. Great video, thanks for your content! 👍

@ragnorak56 3 года назад

It depends on the chess set. For his Cambridge Springs 4.4" chess set it is an ideal square size.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! The Spanish board is heavy but it is very nice, I don't feel like its too large. It's smooth too so pieces slide well on it.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

@@ragnorak56 The Cambridge fits really well but the Paulsen Series Pieces fit ideally on a 2.5 inch squares. Some of the higher end luxury chess pieces with a king diameter of 1.9 inch or 2.1 would probably need a 2.5 instead of 2.25 but then again a lot of times the king base diameter might be large while the other pieces are not, so it's not always straight forward.

@t0dd000 3 года назад

Goodness, everything has jumped in price. $79 for such a simple board is frickin' insane. What I really need to do is get into the board making business. Oi.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

I agree man, that's what some people are actually doing now!

@SUPER_SPECTRE 3 года назад

I congratulate you, beautiful boards

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

That you, each board is nice in its own way, I like the larger board though and at 2.5 inch squares, it's spacious. I have seen larger squares, like 3, but I am not sure if 3 might be a tad too big, hard to say without looking.

@SUPER_SPECTRE 3 года назад

@@AlSuChess I also prefer large boards, especially for the quadruple weight pieces like the ones I saw you reviewed, I think that these pieces having a base of 1.85 inches need at least 2.5 inches squares. I have two sets of those pieces in white and natural plus black, and to play with them I had a 2.7-inch square board made. I don't like the pieces being too crowded. Greetings from Chile and good channel, I hope you continue to grow

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

@@SUPER_SPECTRE thank a lot! Be sure to stay tuned.

@briangal87 3 года назад

Nice video! Looking at buying a folding chess board on HOS website but unfortunately almost everything I want is sold out! They said they will restock boards in mid April! I can’t wait 😐

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I called them not too long ago and they pretty much gave me the same answer about some of their other boards and sets, mid to end of April, so we'll have to wait and see.

@PadelMafiaMx 3 года назад

nice review! greetings from Mexico!

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@apt87 9 месяцев назад

can you share a picture of the board on a flat surface? I would like to see how much wide is the separation, on your video it seems wider because of the vertical position or so you have another video where this board is shown, thanks for the video btw

@tomoneil1855 3 года назад

A veneer is a thin piece of exotic wood glued to a coarser board.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks Tim! I know, I work with some wood!

@robertlewis4910 Год назад

I use the championship pieces with that board and bag.

@AlSuChess Год назад

That sounds like a great combination!

@ericwright3382 Год назад

At 14:10, I subscribed!

@gijsbouwdewijns2934 2 года назад

Thank you, very helpful video! I watched your video on chess pieces too and I have learned a lot of new things. I want to buy my first chess set. Can I ask you something? The pieces I like are made out of natural boxwood and golden rosewood. Is there any tool or guide to find out what wood (for the board) looks good with it? I'm choosing between maple and walnut, or african palisander, indian rosewood, or smoked oak. Once again thanks!!

@tomoneil1855 3 года назад

You might be interested in the 3.5” Morphy Boxwood and Ebony pieces for $212.00, it looks real close to that era.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

That is a very attractive set for sure, I think it's currently sold out but I am sure they will have it back in stock at some point. As far as Morphy Sets go, I had for a while, been eyeing, on the clearance section of HOS, the 4.4 Morphy Luxury Set with the blood rosewood - Natural Boxwood variation, that looks really nice, maybe one day I'll get it. I think if I start selling some of my sets off, I could get it. Otherwise, there is a nice set out there for $1.4k on HOS, the Genuine Staunton Collection - Original 1849 Vintage Luxury Pieces with Antiqued Boxwood, would probably end up being my ultimate set if I could ever obtain it.

@tomoneil1855 3 года назад

@@AlSuChess the Morphy pieces will be back in stock in a week or so. Their taking orders right now, for this production.

@mydept9526 2 года назад

Hey, I found your video informative. I am shopping for a folding chess board, but they are currently out of stock. I would need a carry bag that could also carry a North America DGT chess clock. Although I may use both wood and plastic pieces depending on the type of people at the event, whether it is a chess club or tournament, I would prefer to match the wood board with wood pieces and plastic pieces with vinyl board. One concern I have with the folding wooden chess board is where the top center edges meet there may be a slight gap or bump in the surface as the piece slides over the edges. Have you played on the folding chess board? How does it feel to you when you slide the pieces over the center edges? Also, would the NA DGT clock fit in one of the pouches without any problem? Finally, have you considered industrial strength velcro pieces being attached inside to secure the top of board bag? They sell it at Walmart and I imagine would go well with your bag and make a nice addition to it.

@vladimirlopez7840 3 года назад

I would use heavy club pieces. I would not spend the money on wood pieces to risk damaging them or having someone drop one. For home use then a wood set.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

I think that's not a bad idea Vladimir! I think if it's a wooden set, then it has to be one you are not afraid to get slightly scratched up! Thanks for commenting!

@MeBikeandTheRoad 3 года назад

Have you consider buy chess set from Staunton Castle, look like they got nice set with cheaper price than hos...for the board I saw custom made on Wood You make it board realy nice...good vidio btw

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Hey hey! As a matter of fact I have been looking quite a bit on Staunton Castle website, I like their darker board varieties and some of their pieces look really nice, just trying to figure out which ones I should get! Thanks for watching!

@MarcusWiderberg 2 года назад

Do you feel the foldable board is durable? Especially the hinge/folding design/construction?

@AlSuChess 2 года назад

Great question! I feel like the hinges seem to be well made! Overall the design and the quality aren't cheap. I think as long as the board is stored well, I wouldn't worry too much about durability problems!

@MarcusWiderberg 2 года назад

@@AlSuChess Thanks!

@pepecasagrande7215 3 года назад

Amazing review, I am about to buy similar combo with them, so this review provide me with good information. So how much is total weight of bag and folding board? After some time of using them are still in good condition? I think maybe the gap at the center of the board looks very big.... but in some way is ok

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for the comment! I find that the bag itself is not very heavy and the majority of the weight will come from the board, pieces and a clock, notepad that sort of thing, but ultimately, even with everything there I don't think the bag would be all that heavy. I think that this is a great combo for on the go, and the gap in the center isn't that noticeable when the board is flattened out while playing.

@tomoneil1855 3 года назад

I wanted you to know a veneer is glued on to a board. Very thin piece of wood.

@reben80 3 года назад

Hi, it will be useful if you share the link to the board too. thanks this is amazing.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

Fantastic! I edited the description to include the link, thanks a lot, things like that are very helpful! Cheers!

@tomoneil1855 3 года назад

Have you used Staunton Castle, for any of your Chess equipment? There workmanship is excellent, and there Customer Service is exceptional.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

I see some of their knights are very elaborate, are the chess pieces overall good quality?

@tomoneil1855 3 года назад

@@AlSuChess I bought the 3 3/4 inch 1849 Cook pieces made of boxwood and ebony. I couldn’t find any problem with the craftsmanship and quality of the pieces. As far as how close it looks to a 1849 Jacques of London chess pieces, all I have to go by is my books on Staunton chess pieces. I’d say there very similar but not exact. I was told that they make most of HOS pieces. That’s why I tried them out. I couldn’t be more pleased. There well worth the $214.00 for the pieces and $125.00 for the coffer and free shipping. I think you will be extremely happy with this company.

@AlSuChess 3 года назад

@@tomoneil1855 I am really happy you got a chess pieces you were happy with. I really like the shape of Cooke series chess pieces and have seen some really nice options on HOS but they are generally a little bit more than I am willing to spend right now. Having said that, $214 for a nice set may be worth it in the foreseeable future.

@chrisjovan 3 года назад

I got that set too from Staunton Castle. I received it a few days ago. Very high quality for the price.

@AntPDC 2 года назад

I'd have liked you to give the dimensions of these boards for comparison.

@Real_LiamOBryan 7 месяцев назад

I'm looking for a board just like the folding board here except not folding and not veneered (but solid wood). I like that it has the thin maple border surround by a thick walnut border. Can anybody help me find something like that?