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✓ Avis VérifiésGifting · Le Palais des Échecs
The Palais des Échecs gift card
You choose the amount. They choose the piece.
A chess lover has very precise ideas about boxwood, ebony and square size. The gift card spares you the guesswork: it opens up more than 1,000 chess sets, boards and board games, free delivery included.
Le Palais des ÉchecsSince 2008
Gift card€100For CharlieFrom your parents who love you
« You spend hours at your chessboard — this time, you choose the set you’ve been dreaming of. Happy birthday Charlie, we’re so proud of you. »
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- Sent by email on the date of your choice, or printed by you
- Valid across the whole catalogue, with no expiry date
- Any amount from €30 to €2,000
- New: add a voice message, they hear it when opening their card
In three steps
Create your gift card
Two minutes are enough. The card takes shape alongside as you type.
A first for a chess gift
Your voice in the card
A few words spoken by you are worth more than any printed card. Record them at step 3 and the recipient will hear them as they open their email.
As simple as castling
How it works
1
You create it
Amount, recipient, written or voice message. You pay online, just like any other order.
2
Two ways to give it
- By emailThey receive it on the day you chose and open their private page with one tap: your voice message and their shopping code.
- Printed by youSlip it into an envelope: by scanning its QR code, they hear your message and get their shopping code.
3
They choose
They use their code at Le Palais des Échecs, in one or several orders, with no deadline.
Why it is always well received
The gift that never misses
More than 1,000 sets and boards
Pieces in boxwood, ebony or brass, boards in walnut, maple or marble, backgammon, draughts and chess clocks.
No expiry date
No deadline closing in, no balance lost: the recipient takes the time to choose.
In one or several orders
Any remaining balance stays available for a future order.
Free delivery
As on every order, in mainland France and across Europe.
To give you an idea
What can you give with…
€50
A book, a chess clock, a travel set or accessories.
See the selection €100A first complete wooden chess set, with matching pieces and board.
See the selection €200A fine set in precious wood, weighted pieces and an inlaid board.
See the selection €500An exceptional set: rare woods, carved pieces, a collector's board.
See the selectionStill hesitating? Browse our gift ideas.
Before you give
Frequently asked questions
How does the recipient receive the card?
By email, at the address you provide, as soon as your payment is confirmed or on the date you choose. The email contains your message, the card code and a PDF to print. You receive a copy.
Can I add a voice message?
Yes, and it is free. At step 3, record yourself straight from your phone or computer (up to 1 min 30), or upload a recording you already have. The recipient finds a “Listen to the message” button in their email: your voice opens in their browser, with nothing to install. The message stays available for 12 months.
Can I hand it over in person?
Yes. Enter your own email address as the recipient, print the PDF and slip it into an envelope. You can also forward the email when the day comes.
Which products can it be used on?
On the whole catalogue: chess sets, pieces, boards, backgammon, draughts, chess clocks, books and accessories, promotions included.
How long is it valid?
No time limit: the card carries no expiry date and its balance is never lost.
Does it have to be spent all at once?
No. If the order is smaller than the card amount, the balance stays available for next time. If it is larger, the difference is paid by card or bank transfer.
How is it used at checkout?
Simply enter the code in the basket or on the payment page, or scan the QR code on the PDF with a phone: the amount is deducted from the order.
Can it be refunded?
The gift card cannot be exchanged for cash. Items bought with it remain covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee.
Secure payment256-bit SSL · Visa, Mastercard, Amex, bank transfer
Sent by emailWithin minutes, or on the chosen date
No expiry dateUsable in one or several orders
Money-back guarantee14 days to change your mind about the items
A question? +33 9 72 12 30 39 Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm (Paris time)
Customer reviews
Over 5,000 customers since 2008
Players and collectors trust us, in France and across Europe.
4.8/5★★★★★753 verified reviews
I ordered a WWII-themed chess set for my son's 18th birthday and I was pleasantly surprised by the finish of the pieces and the quality of the weighting of the pawns. A good experience from A to Z. Thank you
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As an interior design professional, I attach great importance to interior accessories. The alabaster chess set is simply beautiful and my client is delighted with this find. A lovely discovery, thank you.
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The playing pieces are properly weighted and the felt is nice for moving them. Quality products, would recommend
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Hello, The chessboard I ordered has been delivered and the product is beautiful... I did receive the engraved plaque with my personalised message, it was delivered in a separate package and was already in my letterbox. Thank you for your speed and your unfailing support.
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Very happy with my purchase from Le Palais des Echecs. Just a note, when you order, the engraving plate will arrive in a separate shipment, for me it came the same day. I recommend this shop, thanks!
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Yes, a good experience, my wife gave me a rosewood root set and it's a genuine pleasure to play with. The pieces are well weighted and were carefully protected. So thanks mainly go to my wife and to Le Palais des Échecs!
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Product as described, no bad surprises, well protected and sent on time. I'm satisfied. Engraved plate received the same day. Thanks.
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I'm not a big fan of buying this kind of product online, I like to see it before buying. But honestly nowadays it's become almost impossible to find a nice traditional chess set in shops. So I ordered a wooden model online and I'm really pleased with my purchase. The set is very pretty, the pieces are beautiful and it looks great in the living room. We play regularly with my husband and the rest of the time it's almost like decoration. The only small complaint I could make is that there isn't a huge choice of storage boxes when you have pieces that aren't Staunton. Otherwise nothing to say, very satisfied.
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Product matches the photo, no nasty surprises, well protected and sent on time. Thank you.
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I ordered a complete chess set and unfortunately the black king arrived broken, despite the parcel being very well packaged. I sent an email to customer service with a photo of the broken piece. They replied quickly and sent me a new king free of charge. The new piece arrived a few days later, very well protected and this time no issues at all. It can happen that a piece breaks during transport, even when well packaged. What matters most is the seller's reaction when there's a problem. And honestly, nothing to fault, it was simple and quick. Very satisfied with the after-sales service from Le Palais des Échecs.
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Lots (too many... ? ^-'^) of models, I had a hard time making my choice but by contacting them by email I got several personalised suggestions that really helped a lot. So overall a positive review of the service from Le Palais des Echecs. One small downside, a payment in instalments option would be welcome. Kind regards.
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Roman chess set received well. Nice finishes and well weighted pieces. Parcel OK. Thanks!
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A beautiful fantasy chess set. The pieces are original and well detailed. The grey board is elegant and goes very well with the fantasy style of the pieces. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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I ordered a very large folding chess set on the gladiator theme in mid-August, the figures are well made and what's handy is that you can store them inside the board which folds up.
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The chess pieces are superb, the board is classic and matches the photos. The parcel was well packaged and delivered quickly. Very satisfied with my purchase
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The ebony wood pieces are very pretty and match well with the board that was suggested. The customer service advisor by email gave me several suggestions based on my budget and my husband's preferences.
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I ordered a set for my nephew's birthday and he was very pleased. Delivered on time.
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I ordered a backgammon set as a birthday present, received it 4 days later, the person was pleased, one piece was damaged on arrival, they sent us a new piece after we called the telephone adviser
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Very satisfied, needed 24h delivery for an urgent gift. Possible by contacting customer service directly. The parcel was received on time and packaged +++ Reliable site
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