camille l.
10/27/2025
Make the drive here for your chess needs. You won't be disappointed! Very knowledgeable staff and beautiful inventory.
It's Good To Be King
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129 W 1st St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
It's Good To Be King is a premier brick-and-mortar chess store located in downtown Elmhurst, Illinois, offering a strong selection of chess sets and competitive pricing. Established in 1996, this independent shop prides itself on providing a personal and enjoyable shopping experience for chess enthusiasts from Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area.
The store features a variety of chess sets available for immediate purchase, allowing customers to browse, examine, and take home their selections on the same day. Owners Tom and Marguerite are dedicated to ensuring that every customer feels welcomed and supported during their visit.
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4.538 reviewsVictor B.
8/12/2025
The owners, Tom and Marguerite, are very friendly and helpful. They showed us numerous chess sets and provided a useful advice. We were not pressed and very comfortable. There is a large number...
Howard L.
10/15/2025
For a chess player (as I am), this is the coolest shop. The friendly and laid back owners are the husband and wife team of Tom and Marguerite Paravola. There aren't a lot of brick and mortar...
Matthew P.
5/22/2024
A perfect place for aspiring and experienced chess players! They have a wide range of chess sets for any budget, but I recommend buying more expensive pieces as the cheap ones tend to fall over,...
Jairo A.
3/24/2024
The owner has a great sense of customer service. He was very patient and polite. He listened to our needs, and provide excellent suggestions. At the end we were very happy with our selection of...
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