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

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The polished chessboard with inlaid walnut wood is marked with the algebraic notation around the board. We’ve ditched the traditional green for striking black felt interior and capped it off with a black felt drawstring protective cover.

Strong magnets provide a stable playing experience even in bumpy conditions on the road or when moved around. 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. The Sondergut Leather Roll-Up Travel Chess Set may be our last option, but it is most definitely not the least. It’s a pleasure to play chess on this set with beautifully crafted wood chessmen and matching board in Rosewood. A premium handcrafted unique wooden chessboard with rosewood finish and elegantly designed chess pieces.If you’re looking for a luxury travel chess set, the KIDAMI Folding Magnetic Travel Chess Set is for you.

This unique, magnetic chess set is designed with a very unusual round style, a beautiful contrast to the every day square chess set. Chessmen are handcrafted in India and finished in black stained along with clear coated Rosewood and Boxwood to display real wood grain. If you want to get a nice set for your kids, too, check out our list of the best chess sets for kids.

We looked at the top 9 Chess Boards and dug through the reviews from 33 of the most popular review sites including and more. The magnets easily keep the pieces in place on the board even if it’s tilted or bumped while in use. When starting to learn chess, the first thing you must learn about is how to move each of the pieces on the chessboard and some special moves like casting, en-passant, and promotion. If you're playing through opening strategies on the train ride to work, a small travel chess set that tucks neatly into a briefcase or small purse is ideal. When it comes to travel you need a set that’s portable in size with strong magnets to keep the pieces in place.

Legend has it that an Indian king named Shahram, known as a tyrant, was bored with the games he currently played. The pieces have matching magnets to keep your game from fumbling and a felted bottom for a pristine playing surface. Wood core printed board using new technology means the surface looks amazing, the product is durable, and the cost reasonable. 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.While piece size is a matter of personal preference, you likely want to make sure your chess pieces are proportionate to your board. Be sure to assess the weight of your chosen travel chess set against where you'll be playing and what you'll be carrying.