8" Magnetic Travel Chess Set in Black and Boxwood

SKU: E8EB
Sale price$71.00 USD
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About The 8" Magnetic Travel Chess Set in Black and Boxwood

When it comes to travel you need a set that's portable in size with strong magnets to keep the pieces in place.

It's easy to take this set along with you and a pleasure to play chess on this set with beautifully crafted wood chessmen and matching board in black and boxwood colors. The magnets easily keep the pieces in place on the board even if it's tilted or bumped while in use.

Wood core printed board using new technology means the surface looks amazing, the product is durable, and the cost reasonable.

32 Chessmen are handcrafted in India and finished in black stained along with clear coated boxwood to display real wood grain.

  • Felted chessboard protects any surface from scratching
  • 8x8" chessboard
  • Individual slots for each piece
  • Protective canvas case with compartments and sturdy zipper
  • Easy to source replacement pieces from Chess House in the future means you'll never be without a playable set.
  • Chess House logo on carrying case
  • Made in India

    Specifications
    • Storage Case: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 1 1/2" (235 x 235 x 38 mm)
    • Weight: 1.45 lbs
    Board
    • Board size:7 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 3/8" (200 x 200 x 10mm)
    • Square Size: 3/4" (20 mm)
    • Entire base green billiard felted
    Pieces
    • King height: 1 1/2" (38 mm)
    • King base: 9/16" (14 mm)
    • Pawn height: 3/4" (19 mm)
    • 32 Chessmen -- No extra queen
    • Green cloth felt bases

    Product Specs

    Board Size
    7.88"
    Square Size
    0.75"
    King Height
    1.5"
    King Base
    0.563"

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 36 reviews
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    Josh
    Fine little set

    I am quite happy with this fine little travel set. I use it on one side of my chess table for variation analysis. It's a perfect fit, even enough room for my coffee. The pieces' proportions are very good, the board is ideal and the magnetic strength is just right. Too many magnetic sets are too strong, so the pieces grab each other when you try to move them. These are just strong enough to hold their place. It's a bit costly compared to the abundant cheap plastics portables, but well worth the cost.

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    Michael Tostenrude
    A great Christmas present!

    My grandsons loved these sets!

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    Carl Lindberg
    Perfect Set For Me

    I wanted a more elegant travel set and this one is outstanding. The colors in both the board and the pieces are rich, the magnet strength in the pieces is robust, and the size is perfect for use on my lap at home and in the car. The board has a nice velvet backing that keeps the board from slipping. And it is conveniently contained in it's own box when not in use. Perfect for me!

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    Doug Cowan
    A beautiful set.

    A beautiful set, really lovely.

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    Bradley Mansfield

    Great!