Certificates of Authenticity

'The Chess Piece' is proud to have introduced many new and innovative chess set designs to the U.S. market.  Several of our current offerings were designed and commissioned by us alone and are available exclusively from 'The Chess Piece'.  Unfortunately, in today’s highly competitive global market, deceptive business practices are all too common, and the unwary customer is often the victim.  In order to protect you, our valued customer, from low quality unauthorized copies of our designs, 'The Chess Piece' were again the first to offer a meaningful Certificate of Authenticity for all of our Limited Edition and Open Edition* deluxe wooden chess sets.

This is a manufacturers Certificate of Authenticity not solely a retailer's certificate of purchase. Each of our genuine certificates are signed by the manufacturer's representative and ourselves, providing the guarantee that you need to confirm true authenticity.

Quality and value...guaranteed!

Unauthorized appropriation of our proprietary designs is a growing problem.  Our product names and photos are being used without our consent by other makers who imitate our designs while typically skimping on materials and workmanship.  Our Certificate of Authenticity is your assurance of quality and value.

Our many satisfied customers know that our prices are extremely competitive and that our products offer exceptional value.  However, our attractive prices are never the result of unauthorized copies or substandard products.  The Chess Piece is an authorized dealer of Chopra Chess, Inc. (India). All of our luxury wood chess sets are genuine Chopra products, and are crafted to the highest standards in the industry.

The Certificate of Authenticity is issued by The Chess Piece on behalf of Chopra Chess, Inc.  Each certificate is personally signed by, and bears the official company seals of Chopra Chess, Inc. and The Chess Piece.  With this certificate there is no doubt regarding the provenance of your chess set.

The Chess Piece Certificate of Authenticity provides:

• A documentary record of the name of the set, model number, invoice number, and date of original purchase.
• A detailed description of the chess set, including materials used (such as ebony), piece sizing, and the date of the original design.
• Details relating to the manufacturer's warranty.
• True Authentication of the real name of the set and the manufacturers' model #

A guide for the care of your prized chessmen is also included, along with the original manufacturer’s guarantee and The Chess Piece’s own guarantee.

What about prior purchases?

All of our valued customers may obtain Certificates of Authenticity for previous purchases.  Simply email us at sales@thechesspiece.com and include the invoice number and date of original purchase.  Please include your address if it has changed since your purchase.

*Open Edition : A luxury chess set without a preset limit on its production.