I was excited to get this in the mail but was super disappointed when I opened it to find a cracked piece. Overall the board seems to be a great one for a beginner like myself.

The middle bulges, from the hinge.

This is a fine chess set for the price. I'm teaching my kids to play and wanted something magnetic so the younger one doesn't toss the pieces everywhere. Pros: - price - extra queen - pieces look nice Cons: - cheap board material and doesn't lie flat

My God son and I play this together very enjoyable.