Yellow Mountain Imports Travel Magnetic Chess Set (25 centimeters) - Folding and Portable Board Game

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Push out drawer and individual piece storage insert means you’ll always have the pieces safely stored away. Chessmen are handcrafted in India and finished in clear coat to display real wood grain Rosewood and Boxwood

Jaques are the home of traditional board games and family games for players of all ages. As the inventors of the world-renowned Staunton chess piece design, we play host to 2 player chess for kids and adults alike. It’s a pleasure to play chess on this set with beautifully crafted wood chessmen and matching board in Rosewood color. The magnets easily keep the pieces in place on the board even if it’s tilted or bumped while in use.Here’s a gem of a set for all ages, suitable for home or travel. Why? We’ve designed this folding wooden set with magnetic pieces that not only look and feel great, they are steady in unstable conditions! One of the most important factors in a chess game is the design of the pieces. You can find chess boards with pieces that are handmade, with attention to detail, but you may pay more for that level of craftsmanship. If you’re interested in reducing cost, you can likely get by with a board that skips a little of the detail in the design of its pieces.

No matter what your level of experience with chess is, you can benefit from a chess board in your home. To start, there are many decorative chess boards that will enhance your décor. You can set it up in a home office, den or other area to add a little something. If guests come to visit, they may even choose to start up a game.When deciding on a travel chess set, there's more to it than choosing the best looking one. You go for the best-looking set when it's going to sit in the corner of your parlor. But when you're traveling, you go for practical. Be practical when considering what you need in a chess set. Do you often lose game pieces? Do you carry a briefcase or small purse? How are you traveling — train, plane, car? Are you traveling locally? Wood core printed board using new technology means the surface looks amazing, the product is durable, and the cost reasonable. If you opt for a travel set, there are magnetic chess boards that will hold the pieces in place if you’re playing on a moving vehicle like a car or a plane. A magnetic chess board should be lightly magnetized so that pieces stay in place but aren’t difficult to move around.

Chess pieces can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal and plastic. To get the darker chess pieces, manufacturers will typically use a darker wood like ebony or rosewood. Sheesham is a popular wood type for the natural brown types of chess pieces. You’ll find chess pieces made from bud rosewood are extremely rare, which means you’ll pay a premium for sets made from it. Weight - If chess is your downtime go-to activity, your travel chess set is with you every day. You can't have the weight of a nice wooden set dragging you down while on-the-go. But you also don't want the pieces to be too light that they might skip a square while going through some turbulence. Be sure to assess the weight of your chosen travel chess set against where you'll be playing and what you'll be carrying. Magnetism - Most travel chess sets will have magnetic boards and pieces. Weigh the size of your fingers, the size of the pieces, what you're traveling in against the strength of the magnets in the pieces. If you're traveling on a train, the magnets don't need to be as strong; train rides are relatively smooth. But in planes and cars with unexpected bumps and turns, a travel chess set with stronger magnetism is ideal.There are multiple types of chess boards. Decide before you start shopping what type of set you need. Set types include decorative versions that serve primarily as furniture, practical and tournament sets that are built to endure frequent use, theme sets that include fun designs and travel sets that fold up so you can take your game with you. When it comes to travel you need a set that’s portable in size with strong magnets to keep the pieces in place. When it comes to travel you need a set that’s portable in size with strong magnets to keep the pieces in place. It’s a pleasure to play chess on this set with beautifully crafted wood chessmen and matching board in Rosewood. The magnets easily keep the pieces in place on the board even if it’s tilted or bumped while in use. Storage - Whether you're slipping your travel chess set into your briefcase or playing across a coffee table, there will always be 32 individual pieces to gather up and safely store. Many boards will fold in half, and the storage for the chess pieces will be inside the folded board. Others, the travel chess set will come with drawstring bags for the pieces. Just be sure you always remember to grab both the pieces and the board before heading out on your trip.

Get the chequered challenge underway with two ways to play, with the Jaques of London Magnetic Chess Set with draughts pieces. The perfect beginners travel game for those looking to learn, or for more experienced players hoping to take their chessmen mobile, Jaques continue our proud heritage of chess design. From the world-standard design of the Staunton chess pieces, to our broad range of modern family games, when it comes to chess play, Jaques are the Kings and Queens. The ideal set to teach chess for beginners, your mini chess set will store with ease, making it the ideal holiday accompaniment for lengthy journeys. Each chess board is crafted from highly durable plastics, meaning that whether hoping to learn to play chess at home or on the go, there will be no stop to your kingly conquering. The board is encased in solid shisham wood frame (dalbergia sissoo) with finger join corner construction provides great stability and longevity for this set.This was Evan’s first overnight camping trip to Deer Park in the Olympic mountain range of Washington. One mile above sea level, near the straight of Juan de Fuca he took in breathtaking views in all directions. That evening we played some chess with this set. The perfect small playable gift chess set. Portable, fun and lightweight with great looking magnetic pieces, this 9″ chess set is large enough to play and yet small enough to easily travel with you. The type of wood used for the board itself is important. Nicer chess boards will be constructed from natural woods like beech or birch wood and feature a finish that protects it from damage. This miniature chess set is an attractive small chess set with realistic wooden pieces. The smooth surface and magnetic pieces provide for a smooth playing game that takes up minimal space wherever you want to set up for a game!