8" Play-Keeper Magnetic Chess Set

Just got this for my grandson. Great magnets. I could put a piece on and tilt the board upright and the piece stays in place. Each piece has felt so they don’t clang on the board. Also felt on the back of the board so it doesn’t slide on the table. However, mine arrived with a totally different case than the one shown. It is a black cloth bag with a beautiful zippered case inside. Easy to store everything. Flatter than the case shown so easy to fit in a backpack. Can’t use it as a game keeper which is fine. I prefer the zip case.

Well designed, a quality feel and fits easily in the corner of the desk.

I'm totally satisfied with this item. More than expected. Perhaps the most beautiful travel magnetic chess set I have. The case is absolutely perfect, the materials, the overall quality, even the odor! Very elegant. I put it in my office and looks great. Some people that don't play chess now are interested since they saw the chess set.

I use this set for analysis and I find it very comfortable. I use it, then I just close it and the position remains for another moment. The con is that it's not that portable, but it doesn't matter. Personally, I was looking for this set since before the pandemic, always unsuccessfully; now that is available again, I bought it immediately. For less than $80 is really a bargain. I love it. 2 extra Queens are included!

I just received my 8" Play-Keeper Magnetic Chess Set. On initial inspection this appears to be a high quality chess set. All the materials are first quality and the design is well thought out. The whole interior of the black leatherette case is lined in green felt. The pieces are well made (with size differences), the magnets are strong, and the pieces fit comfortably on the squares of the board. The set is very playable and the pieces are not crammed onto a too small board. You get extra queens and the lid of the board has a foam press-fit set up that has storage spaces for each individual piece. The board either comes free by sliding out of the case or the game can be played with the board fixed in the box. It's like a larger, up-scale Drueke set. Ending positions are quite secure when you close the box and the set can be stored with the pieces already set up. Ultimately, this set is a little large for really casual travel but great for game analysis and sufficiently up-scale to sit out in an office or study. This is made in India. The Indians have really been producing some quality chess sets, lately. In conclusion: very pleased.

Purchased this set a year it so ago. (I'll need the help of a customer service rep in order to provide an exact date, as I've purged all old email in the interim.)

I have been completely enamored with this set since I first received it. I was thrilled with both form and function. I even shared photos of it on social media on more than one occasion, like a parent doting over their babies, be they if the human or fur variety.

Until this morning, that is. For it wasn't until this morning that I noticed that all four corners of the veneer top are beginning to pull away from the layers underneath. See attached photos.

The set has spent 90% of its time with me sitting on the credenza in my cube here at Delta Faucet HQ here in Indy. It hasn't been exposed to drastic fluctuations in temperature/humidity nor to extremes thereof.

I thought I had given it five stars shortly after receiving the set, but I don't see it here. I STILL want to give it five, but I can't because I'm never not going to be able to look at the board again without seeing the defect. I'll leave it at four for now. I only hope the peeling doesn't worsen so I don't have to update my review to siphon away even more stars.

Beautiful little chess set. The pieces are well sized and don't cram together like some sets with larger pieces do. The leather case it comes with is very classy. The board and pieces themselves look great. If I had one quibble I would have liked to have some extra queens included.

I really love this chess set. The 8-inch size is perfect for analysis and studying positions — large enough to see everything clearly, but small enough to keep next to me and use anytime.

What I especially like is the Play-Keeper design. The pieces stay securely in place, so I can set up a position, close the board, store it, and come back later without losing the position. This is extremely useful when studying chess books, courses, or analyzing games over several sessions.

It is compact, practical, easy to store, and has quickly become one of my favorite sets for chess study. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a dedicated analysis board.

I ordered this set because I travel quite a bit. I love chess, though I am probably a low intermediate player and this set allows me to start a game, and if time becomes an issue, you simply slide the board and the pieces into the box, close it and go on your way.
Later when you have the chance to continue the game, the pieces are all where they are supposed to be, you slide it out of the box, and enjoy the game.
I have numerous travel sets but this one is one of my favorited because of its versatility, convenience and ability to allow a game to be played over time

I will purchase again from this vendor.

This set is great! It is very portable and it is great to be able to leave a game in progress, thanks to the magnets. Highly recommended!!!

Good fit and finish, exactly as described and worth the money.

Excellent small chess set.

Fantastic travel set

Bought this because I wanted to treat myself to a really good "Desktop Set" that didn't take up any unnecessary space-- for example, no hinged lid-- and not a pegboard set. The set looks good, the fitted case is very sturdy and well made. Extra Queens and promise of replacement pieces if necessary. Set with case is rather heavy, maybe not best for travel. For my purposes, perfect.

The design is perfect for maintaining pieces on the board when studying a game and you are forced to leave the game and move the board.

4” looks too small for a travel chess set. 12” is too big. This 8” play keeper magnetic chess set is my perfect. size 😃

Perfect size for travel & a beautiful chess set!

This is a beautifully designed and well made set. The storage case (though bulkier than many travel sets) is extremely well made and feels very high quality. It also enable games in progress to be protected. The magnets on the pieces – and the board – are nice and strong and hold the pieces firmly in place. The finish on the pieces and board is also high quality. Overall, very happy with this product.

This chess set is fantastic! Very well-made, chess pieces are very detailed, they are also perfectly proportioned to the chess board itself. The case is fantastic as well. A very nice presentation. The only thing that I wish is that the magnets in the Rooks were stronger. When I tilt the board sideways they do slide a little bit. Overall, though, I’m incredibly satisfied with his this chess set!

A very attractive set and the box it comes in is far better than I hoped. I'm writing this to help those who see under the description, "32 men (no extra queen)" which had me teetering on not ordering this set. However, my set did indeed come with the extra queens. The set is really pretty, with the pieces in a good lacquer finish. Everything about the set feels expensive. As others have said, the magnets are just right, hold the player to the board and yet easily moved from square to square. The set is perfect.

Nice quality, good price. Easy to safe a position and put back into the box.

it was a rocky ride in the beginning, but in the end, i was satisfied. i like my 8" board. if i may add, the next set you design, add the algebraic notation on the rank and file.

Beautiful little set! Perfect for travel w/o worries of losing the positions. The board is held securely and the magnets are strong. The only negative thing to mention are the presence of several air bubbles in the film that comprises the board squares.

The above title says it all. My friend and I, with whom I play by delivering the set between our units after each move, are now at a loss because of the coronavirus restrictions.
In the meantime, we've had no luck in trying to play online - is it within your remit to suggest to us an online site that we should try. Because I am the ultimate IT dummy, simplicity is most important.
Thank you again from your 100% satisfied customer