I've been thinking of getting a board and chess pieces and really like the
prices on the cajunchess site for the triple-weighted pieces. But when I
was searching the archives, someone expressed that they had problems with
weights coming loose and tops breaking off kings, etc. But the statement
also implied that this was some time ago and that things may have improved.

Anyone have a recent experience with the triple-weighted pieces from
cajunchess?
Thanks

On 2004-10-04, Colleyville Alan wrote:
Anyone have a recent experience with the triple-weighted pieces from
cajunchess?

I just bought a Cajun Chess triple-weighted set in August, and so did
one of my sons. Perhaps it's too soon to know if we will have the kind
of problems mentioned (breakage, loss of weights) but so far so good.
It's a nice-handling set, with a really substantial heft and feel and
good stability. A nice touch is that it ships with an extra queen per
side.

The only downside is carrying it around, it's heavy! If you're going to
walk a few miles to your club you might really notice!

"Bob Newell" wrote in message
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On 2004-10-04, Colleyville Alan wrote:
Anyone have a recent experience with the triple-weighted pieces from
cajunchess?

I just bought a Cajun Chess triple-weighted set in August, and so did
one of my sons. Perhaps it's too soon to know if we will have the kind
of problems mentioned (breakage, loss of weights) but so far so good.
It's a nice-handling set, with a really substantial heft and feel and
good stability. A nice touch is that it ships with an extra queen per
side.

The only downside is carrying it around, it's heavy! If you're going to
walk a few miles to your club you might really notice!

Thanks - I've gone ahead and ordered a set. Lot of people have mentioned
the weight, but I figure that if I can walk a golf course carrying 14 clubs,
I should be able to manage a chess set!