While I typically do not like abstract chess sets, I bought this set for my wife. She loves it, and after giving it a close look I have to say I'm impressed. It is nicely weighted and the pieces are easy to tell apart. There may be some confusion telling the Knight from the Bishop, but once you realize the comical Bishop is based on his miter, and the octagonal Rook on its battlements, the Knight is the only piece remaining. In particular, I like the little cubes for the Pawns.