Customer Reviews

Magnetic Wooden Portable Chess Game Set -Small

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

When I am writing this review, I have just read the other 2 reviews...one good and one bad, and I can say that both are somehow right: the magnets are weak(but I feel they are just enough strong for my need, just to hold the pieces when I move around the house or bed), the pieces size is good for the board size and I like it as my study chessboard.
The knight could look a bit better, and I somehow dislike the white colour of the white pieces, but curently it is my favourite chess set(and I have more than 5), so if you want a study magnetic wooden folding chess set I would recomend it: 4 stars

I bought this product 3 weeks ago. First of all the magnet is week and does not hold the pieces on the board when tilted. Secondly there is no cover to protect the board which also folds as a box. It can get scratches easily. It will not be useful if you are traveling since the magnet is not powerful enough to hold the pieces in place. The pieces move when the board is shaken lightly. It is as good as a non magnetic board.

This set is an atractive one, for the price, but some of the magnets are simply not strong enough to hold the chessmen in place. This occurred with 3 of the 4 rooks, 2 pawns, 1 knight, and 1 queen. Not a great travel set for this reason, but its charm is in the compact and attractive design and well-proportioned chessmen. Not the sturdiest board out there, but it does not seem at all flimsy. I will replace the magnets in the 7 men that do not stay put and will enjoy playing on the road soon enough, I'm sure.

The board and pieces seem to be of good quality. The pieces are the right size for the board. Most importantly, they stay put, even when the board is tilted at 90 degree angles. Can't speak about it's durability yet but it seems to be well constructed, with metal hinges and solid wood. Very nice, especially for the price.

Others have noted that the magnetic attraction could be stronger, but really, it's good enough for carrying around, probably even for a car trip. Nice size and decent appearance. I use it for analysis when mulling over Chess books, etc.

Worth the cost.

This is a great little chess set, exactly as advertised, and for a decent price. My only gripe with the product is that the storage area for the pieces can be a little cramped, and my board took a few hours to level out completely around the hinges. But I would definately recommend it.

The laminated checkered board was already coming off. I had to use wood glue to try to make it flat. Good idea for keeping my 5 year old entertained since he's really into playing chess, but the quality of this product could be much better.

You could not go wrong buying this chess set. The size is just perfect for travel or for what I use it as a way of keeping track of my game and studying moves when I play chess on line. I am in a world wide chess club and this makes it easy to track my game as I go when not on line. The price was very good and the quality of the set is really good. The pieces are easy to see on the board which is brown & ivory. The king is just shy of 2" and the pawns are an inch. Clasic chess piece shapes. Great for all ages.

Good board for travel and home. The magnets could be stronger. This is a good board for the price. I would purchase it again.

I purchased this set as a gift for my son for Christmas. He loves it! I have had the pleasure of being beaten by my son several times with this chess set. It's a great travel set and I highly recommend it.