The Regency Chess Company Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

delivered on time, first class packing and received in A1 condition. Chess and Board very good quality, makes your game much more enjoyable. Would recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

shipment got fast in Greece and lewis chessmen are as described unique colored (red and cream) stone resin with a perfect finish feeling. These pieces look like the authentic, definitely going t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful customer service from Regency Chess and a lovely first 'proper' chess set for my son for Christmas. Particular thanks to the extra help from their What's App service. Super efficient and a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered the Fierce Knight Black Tournament Chess Set on 16 January and it arrived safely today as planned. Both the board and set are of really excellent quality with a 2 year warranty. Excellent cu... See more

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The Regency Chess Company is the UK's best online retailer of chess sets and chess related products. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer service. We are based in Somerset and boast secure online ordering with extremely fast shipping.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for chess equipment

Ordered a travel chess set. Arrived quickly and an excellent product.

17 December 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Dave,

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you’re happy with the travel chess set and that it arrived quickly.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received The Manopoulos Walnut Black…

I received The Manopoulos Walnut Black and Oak Club Large Backgammon Set very quickly, great service. It is a really beautiful board, so well made and I am so happy with it. I would highly recommend this company. Five stars! Thank you so much.

5 December 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Shona,

Thank you for your fantastic review! It's great to hear that you're happy with the Manopoulos Walnut Black and Oak Backgammon set. We really appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled you had such a positive experience with us.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GAMES FOR MANY GENERATIONS

Every time you purchase a game from this wonderful company you know it will become a valued , high quality and much loved legacy which will always bring pleasure now and be handed down from one generation to the next .

1 December 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Dr Jacky,

Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We appreciate that our games are seen as timeless treasures in your family and we thank you for your kind words, and are honored to be a part of creating lasting memories!

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice classy-looking chess board

Very nice classy-looking chess board, arrived quickly.

18 November 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Sushila,

Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re pleased with the chess board and that it arrived quickly.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful craftsmanship

Excellent and prompt service from order to delivery. The chess set is outstanding and beautifully crafted. My husband was thrilled to bits with his gift

18 September 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Christine,

We're so happy to hear your husband loved his gift, and we appreciate your kind words about our service and the craftsmanship of the chess set.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A lovely chess board

A lovely chess board, received on time and well packaged. Very good price compared with the same product on other sites.10

10 July 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi David,

Thanks for your review! We're glad to hear you're happy with the chessboard and its packaging, as we strive to ensure everything is well protected. We also appreciate your feedback on the price!

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Very speedy delivery and all round excellent service. High quality box set. Would definitely recommend.

3 June 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Madeleine,

We’re pleased to hear you were happy with the speedy delivery and quality of the box set. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't recommend this business highly…

Couldn't recommend this business highly enough, chess set was stunning, presented immaculately, very well packaged. Communication on another set I was interested in was followed up, helpful and honest. Keep it up! other businesses follow suit.

14 May 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Ian,

Thank you for your amazing review! We're pleased to hear you’re so pleased with the chess set and our service. Your feedback really means a lot to us, and we appreciate your kind words.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Regency Chess set as a…

I purchased a Regency Chess set as a wedding gift for a friend. He was absolutely delighted to receive it and shared a photo. The Italian marble pieces look beautiful. What a classy way to begin your chess experience.

Reed W.

17 May 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi David,

Thank you for your lovely review! We're happy to hear your friend was delighted with the Italian marble chess set. It sounds like the perfect wedding gift! We appreciate you sharing your experience with us.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ease of ordering and the quality was amazing

The ease of ordering and the speed at which the order was despatched by The Regency Chess Company was amazing. I am so satisfied with the complete packaging and quality of my new chess set. Highly recommended.

4 April 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Derek,

It's great to hear you were satisfied with the ordering process, delivery speed, and quality of your new chess set. We appreciate your recommendation!

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best customer service I have seen in years

I wasn't 100% happy with my chess board on arrival.

I called The Regency Chess Company & spoke to Paula. Paula could not have been more helpful & apologetic. Within 1 hour a replacement board was in the post to me. I was very impressed.

The Regency Chess Company has the best customer service I have seen in years. Well done & thanks!

17 January 2024
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi Mark,

Thank you for your kind words! We're sorry to hear about the initial issue with your chessboard, but we're glad we could resolve it quickly for you. It's wonderful to hear that our customer service made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Beautiful backgammon board given as a gift! Arrived quickly. 2 of the wooden pieces were slightly damaged and I provided photos to customer service, which then replacement pieces were sent. Very happy!

5 October 2023
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Reply from The Regency Chess Company

Hi there,

Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the backgammon board and our customer service. We’re also pleased we could quickly resolve the issue with the damaged pieces for you.

Kind Regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality & Customer Service Assured

Regency Chess products are of the highest quality and their customer service is second to none !

I have purchased a number of boards, chess piece sets and chess boxes and all were fantastic.

Recently I ordered a Chess set and one piece was damaged in transit despite the very strong packaging provided. Replacement arrived next day !

21 November 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievably special chess set!!

What an unbelievably special chess set!!

If you are in doubt about getting a set from Regency - rest assured it will be a great investment and wonderful gift.

I ordered my Luxury Staunton Competition Chess set and arrived the very next day - incredibly fast shipping and service. The chess board and pieces were incredibly well packed and secure in the bubble wrap and packing. It arrived in perfect condition.

The chess board itself is a work of art and the wood and gloss finish is simply mesmerising. It had a wonderful mirror like finish to it all the while keeping the grain of the wood.

The chessmen are sublime - they have a perfect weight to them and the look and touch and feel is excellent. This is by far the nicest set I have ever played on and I will cherish it for many years to come.

I can't wait to teach my sons to play. Thank you Regency Chess !

8 November 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Customer Service

Regency Chess has amazing customer service.

We contacted them because of a problem with two of the Kingsgate rosewood pieces and immediately we got a response saying they will send us replacements. They were extremely kind and helpful. The two pieces then arrived exceptionally fast.

I am also very impressed with the quality of the set.

I highly recommend buying here!

31 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer service

I ordered a French Knight Black and Wenge Chess Set. The order came quickly and was really well packed.

Despite the excellent packing, one of the pawns had unfortunately gotten damaged in transit as things sometimes do.

A quick email to Regency and a replacement was sent out immediately.

Amazing customer service, fantastic product.

21 June 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Isle of Lewis and Walnut Deluxe Set with Presentation Case

I don't know why I took so long deliberating over my order. The Isle of Lewis Mid Sized Chess Set is absolutely stunning. The pieces are beautiful.
My order was processed on Monday and delivered by DPD the next day. Extremely well packaged. Thank you Paula and The Regency Chess Company for an excellent service.

29 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality chess pieces.

I received my Levisham 3.5 inch ebonised chess men three days after ordering them, which is very prompt service. The Regency Chess Company kept me fully informed at every stage of my order. The pieces were delivered well wrapped and in good condition.
I am glad I chose to place an order with The Regency Chess Company and receive first class service and a beautiful set of chess pieces.
Would definitely order from them again.

24 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a luxury Monarch chess set. Awesome experience!

I have purchased a luxury Monarch Series chess set from The Regency Chess Company. I cannot express how happy I am with the service this company provides. It is really exquisite! I was unlucky enough some of my chessmen to be delivered with small defects and I have immediately informed Paula Hillier about that, enclosing pictures of the problematic pieces. Her response was prompt and 100% adequate and on the next day, my replacement pieces were already travelling to me. In addition I had a personal request to her (unrelated to the defects), which she also granted promptly (big "Thank you" for that, Paula!). All in all, I highly recommend the Regency Chess Company to anyone thinking of buying a high end chess set (or other similar thing). These people are not just sellers and they really value their customer satisfaction (unlike many others). You can safely spend your money there and will have no regrets after!

20 March 2023
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