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

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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! A: Yes, magnetic chess sets are great for bumpy and windy rides or unstable surfaces. They're not always necessary, though, if you're only taking your chess set to a friend's house or on vacation to the cabin. It's safe to say if you're not just taking your chess set traveling with you, but you'd also like to play during your travel time, look for a magnetic travel chess set. Q: What is the best size for a travel chess set?

Strong magnets cling to the board to keep the current play position, even if it’s taken on road trips. When it comes to travel you need a set that’s portable in size with strong magnets to keep the pieces in place. The board is encased in solid shisham wood frame (dalbergia sissoo) with finger join corner construction provides great stability and longevity for this set. 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. Chessmen are handcrafted in India and finished in clear coat to display real wood grain Rosewood and BoxwoodLook at the size of the chess pieces. While piece size is a matter of personal preference, you likely want to make sure your chess pieces are proportionate to your board. There is some wiggle room here, as long as the pieces fit comfortably within the squares. USCF regulation chess boards have squares that are 2.25 inches, with the king’s height being 3.75 inches. 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? 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.

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. 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.

Wood core printed board using new technology means the surface looks amazing, the product is durable, and the cost reasonable. Push out drawer and individual piece storage insert means you’ll always have the pieces safely stored away. Easy to source replacement pieces from Chess House in the future means you’ll never be without a playable set. This unique, magnetic chess set is designed with a very unusual round style, a beautiful contrast to the every day square chess set. It will easily entertain children or adults who venture into a game with one another. 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.

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. 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. 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. Features like size, weight, storage, and portability should factor into your final decision. Some basic information should get your gears turning around what you need in a travel chess set. But many chess board buyers plan to regularly use the chess board. Whether you’re a novice or experienced player, there are some features you’ll want to look for as you search for the right chess board. No matter what your level of play, you’ll find that some qualities in a chess board are useful to almost everyone.

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Portability - Consider all of the features above, be objective, and decide the conditions in which you'll be using your travel chess set. A travel chess set is just a chess set if you can't take it with you. If you can't fit it in your bag with lunch and your laptop, you're not going to use your new travel chess 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 board itself will likely be the most important feature for you. As an accent piece in an area of your home, you can go fairly elaborate, with tables made from natural wood, but if it’s for a game room or you’ll be storing it between uses, you can save money by buying a board with a less elegant build.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. 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.