I was looking for a portable chess board that I could carry in a small bag. This mat exceeded my expectations, by far. It's a full-sized club board with a mildly textured surface that feels good to the touch, can be rolled up, folded, and always unravels to lie flat without any creases or folds. It adheres firmly and surprisingly looks excellent on my burred oak tabletop at home, better even than my old wooden veneer board, which it has now replaced. You would be hard pressed to find a better buy.

Great company and friendly people!

I'm glad I found the Flex Pad Chess Board. I like to buy things that are good solid quality but not necessarily luxurious. I can't imagine a better board for someone who want's to unroll a board and play. The board lies flat on the table, appears to be durable and look good. Perfect.

These things are so cool! They don't wrinkle or crease. They always lay flat, because of the unique "rubberized" backing (imagine a silicone rubbery pad, like you might use to put down a hot pot). They're more durable than a regular travel chess set. But they don't take up any more space and can roll up like a regular travel set. ChessHouse donated a bunch, customized with our Chess 4 Charity logo. We use them at our charity chess tournaments, and everyone always asks where they can get them. Anyone who sees one in person, wants one.

I'm Currently Deployed and received a couple of these Chess Sets for the Guys! They work great and pack so easily very little footprint in our bags makes it that much better to quickly set up a game during a lull between missions! Pieces are a nice weight perfect for semi windy areas! Love this Chess Set!!!