ChessCentral's Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set

by ChessCentral

Product Features

• Premium quality Golden Rosewood magnetic travel chess set.
• Compact folding set, with very strong magnets - perfect for players on the move! Beautiful and sturdy set for portable analysis!
• Handcrafted in fine Golden Rosewood for the dark pieces and Boxwood for the light pieces.
• The King is carved from either Golden Rosewood or Boxwood, and measures 1.75 inches tall.
• Folding to a compact 10" x 5" x 1.5", it slips easily into a briefcase or knapsack.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: 1886846987
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,696 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

Get years of enjoyment from this high quality travel chess set, crafted from premium Golden Rosewood. Perfect for players on the move, or for anyone who needs a sturdy and compact analysis set. No set of higher quality is sold at this price anywhere. This Golden Rosewood and Boxwood set unfolds to a playing area of 8 x 8 inches, with each square a full inch in size. The Kings are handcrafted from Golden Rosewood or Boxwood, and measure 1.75 inches tall. Each wooden piece contains a magnet strong enough to be stable on bumpy roads and turbulent flights. When folded, it is a compact 10" x 5" x 1.5" and easily slips into a briefcase or knapsack. The well made latch and hinge mechanism is snug and tight for a long life, while the interior green foam lining holds each piece individually and cushions them securely. Here is an outstanding magnetic travel chess set that will last a lifetime!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey? Not at all!, September 30, 2008

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ChessDadof4 (Earth) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: ChessCentral's Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set (Toy)

At this price, you get more than you'd think. I have very young nephews who can't seem to keep the pieces on normal boards, so when I found this magnetic wood board, I had to try it. It surpassed my expectations. I read a review that it was too pricey. Not at all, for what you get. I recommend it to anyone.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best travel set ever!, December 5, 2009

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Lucy Swerdfeger - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: ChessCentral's Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set (Toy)

This travel set is different from other sets that I've used in the past. This set is noticeably higher quality, with well crafted pieces made from beautiful, shiny wood. The set is a perfect size, and it has a foam insert to hold the pieces during storage. There is felt on the bottom of the pieces. I want to buy more so I have one in the car, one in the house... some for gifts... Very pleased with this purchase. I just wish the Knight's eyes weren't placed quite so high, but even still, it is a very nice looking Knight.

In short, it has everything I was looking for in a Chess set. :)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Travel Chess, January 21, 2008

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R. Pallais ""the mama"" (San Diego, Ca) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: ChessCentral's Magnetic Travel Wood Chess Set (Toy)

My DH had a similar travel chess board that our eight year old son took to school on a rainy day and unfortunately it came back broken. My DH was terribly upset as he has had the set since his 8th grade graduation (He's now 56). Anyway son felt bad and he wanted to get a new one for the daddy's Christmas gift. It did not arrive until the 30th even though we ordered it at the beginning of December. However, it was well worth the wait. The board is beautiful and well crafted. The pieces come inside a foam insert and are equally well crafted. We are very happy (as is the daddy) with our purchase.