Galen Pyle, creator of Best Chess Set Ever, at a chessboard

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Galen Pyle, creator

OUR STORY

A tournament player built the set he couldn't find

Galen Pyle found chess at twelve and has played it in thirty countries since. Across hundreds of sets he never found one that was durable, portable and good looking at the same time, so he designed his own: classic Staunton pieces, modern materials and a strategy guide, for tournament players, travelers and beginners alike.

  1. Captain at Reed College

    He founded and captained the Reed College chess team and became a ranked tournament player.

  2. A teacher in a dozen schools

    He taught chess to students at more than a dozen elementary schools.

  3. Chess in thirty countries

    Grandmaster lessons in Armenia, the Bangkok Go Team in Thailand, and a game of chess in every country he visited.

  4. The set he could not find

    Hundreds of sets later, none was durable, portable and good looking at once. So he came home and built the one that was.

THE SET

Why is this the Best Chess Set Ever?

Elite Staunton-style pieces

Weighted Staunton pieces on felt, hard to knock over and easy to read.

An exclusive silicone board

Patented and double-sided, spill and stain resistant.

A 32-page epic guide

Upgrade your game from the basics to advanced attacks.

A modern box

Everything packs away, so the set goes wherever you play.

THE BEST CHESS SET EVER PROMISE

The numbers behind our promise

4.7★

Average rating

Across 151 reviews of our 3X and 4X sets.

34

Pieces in the box

An extra queen in each color, plus the silicone board, two bags and the 32-page guide.

90,000+

Chess sets sold

Across Amazon, retailers and our own store since 2020.

12 months

Replacement guarantee

Anything wrong within a year, we replace it, and we pay the shipping.

24 hours

Real humans, fast

Answers from people who fix things.

USA

Designed in the USA

Built for serious play and shipped from the US.

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01/25/2024
Tami O.
United States

Best Board EVER

The silicon material is so great for travel! Super flexible, won’t crease, won’t stain! Love the green side for contrast, and the printing execution is perfect. As a creative, I appreciate well-executed form and function. Truly, the best chess set ever. Thanks, guys!