Yellow Mountain Imports Travel Magnetic Chess Set (9.8-Inch) - Folding and Portable Board Game

I’ve been using this magnetic chess set for over 4 years now, and it’s still going strong! The durability and portability of the board make it perfect for both travel and casual games at home. The foldable design and secure magnetic feature ensure that the pieces stay in place. I’ve taken it on multiple trips and it's always been a great companion for some on-the-go chess fun.Over the years, I’ve bought several more as gifts for friends and family, and they’ve all loved it. Highly recommend!

Magnetic travel chess set got delivered today. We were excited and played a couple of rounds. The magnetic pieces are great as there is no risk of kids accidentally knocking the pieces over during the game. I played with my 5 and a half year old son who has been showing interest in chess since he played it with me last month at a resort while on vacation. He will be starting chess classes from tomorrow and I suppose this is a good 1st set for him.The gold and silver pieces look elegant. It is just the right size to take along on a trip too. It is not super high quality but surely worth the price.

Some of the little analysis sets are too small but this one is just about right. You can place it on a desk, bookshelf, or table, etc., and leave the chess position there to study or study later. The foldable board will stay flat as long as you support it on a flat surface and can move it about by simply holding both sides up. I would like the dark pieces to be brown rather than gold but this is apparently a gold and silver themed set. The pieces slide across the board easily with felt bottoms. I had no loose magnets when opened. If they loosen just apply some glue. Pieces come in very sturdy cellophane bags. This is just the size I was looking for to look at positions without getting out the tournament set. You don't need a lot of room for this set and can place a book beside it.

It is a nice little chess set.I bought it for my child as a travel and 'school-lunch break' set. After 7 months of moderate usage (a few hours a week), it is holding just fine.It does what it was meant to do: be a small but playable inexpensive chess set, with coordinates, that will travel and that will not cause a heartache if lost, destroyed or stolen. The magnets are strong enough to prevent the pieces from falling due to a gentle shaking or movement but they do not exactly cling to the board.One little note: although the set has always been kept protected in its packaging box when not in use (obvious), the metal sheet slightly detached in the middle of the board and created a little bump that can't be easily flattened. I guess that too many pawn battles may have taken place in the center squares! While the deformation is not exactly aesthetically pleasing, it does not hinder the game play.I suggest that you keep the pieces in a ziploc bag. My child suggest including two extra queens ;) - it would be perfect! He also occasionally uses it as an analysis board.I would buy it again.

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my child. After using it all this time, I can say it has held up much better than I expected. At this price range, it does everything I expected and hasn't just fallen apart.Pros:- Silver and Gold are very distinct colors. Other reviews mention they are not. Maybe the set has changed. But mine is just like the photo. Very Silver and very Gold in pretty much any light.- Magnets strength is sufficient for car use and uneven surfaces. Not super strong magnets, but I can hold the set upside down and the pieces stay in place. Sure, they will fall if I shake the board. But I wasn't expecting super magnets. This balance of magnet strength also feels nice when moving the pieces. If they were any stronger, you would be lifting the board and need to hold the board down. I find the magnet strength just right.Cons:- Cheap China product. Yet this is exactly how the price is kept low and that makes it a good value. The thin edge around the board will be prone to snap at the corners. This doesn't affect the playing area. I actually wish those corners were rounded. Only one corner has snapped so far.- Doesn't really stay closed reliably. So we store it in the box it came with. To avoid this, I recommend a simple rubber band. Problem solved. So not much of a con here either.Neutral:- Good portable size. But some people may find a 9.7" board on the small side.At the price, size, and features; this is a great set. Especially if you are not sure the recipient will even like Chess. If you love Chess and want to spend a lot more money, there are plenty of better sets. The value of this set worked perfectly for me and my kids.

I really like this chess set for my needs. My friends and I were just learning to play chess and we wanted a low cost, portable, yet nice looking chess set and this set meets our needs. Be advised that this is not a "high quality" product. The pieces and board feel cheap, but it's perfect for those who are either just getting into the game or looking for a portable set to play on the road that still looks nice without spending too much money. The magnets seem to work very well; they are strong enough to hold the pieces onto the board, even while upside down, yet are still effortless to remove from the board while playing. Honestly, the pieces are so lightweight and easy to lift that I sometimes forget that they are magnetic. The board is also labeled with 1-8 and A-H which are visible from both sides. This is great for not only easily announcing your moves, but also for writing down each move in the event that you want to start getting into more advanced chess playing.Overall, I think that this chess set is perfect for new/intermediate players and I have been very happy with it. As I continue to get better at the game, I imagine that I will eventually want to upgrade to a nicer and higher quality board. However, for the time being, this is perfect!Note: If you are a serious/advanced chess player, you probably would not enjoy this board. Advanced players would probably want to invest in a higher end chess board.