Chess Armory Magnetic 9.5 Inches Travel Chess Set - Folding Board with Storage Box & 2 Extra Queen.

For the price, it’s hard to beat the value of this chess set. The pieces are solid and well-made for what you’re paying, and everything feels durable. It’s lightweight and compact, making it easy to throw into a backpack for travel. If you’re new to chess or just want an affordable set you can take anywhere, this is a great option. The magnetic pieces are strong enough to keep everything stable while playing, which is especially helpful on the go.

Great compact chess game easy to set up & store. Nice quality pieces, strong magnet. Folds up easy, stores pieces, looks nice & perfect size for store or travel with.

Great little chess set that we are easily able to take along with us on the go to restaurants, the park, sporting events, etc. the magnets are just the right strength. Small enough to fit in a book bag, beach bag, or oversized purse, but not too small so that the chess pieces are too tiny to handle.

As a new/casual player, I fall into the first category, so I chose this board because of its good price (and because I was a bit put off by some of the reviews of the $20-$40 sets!) This board measures 9.75" x 9.75" and sits just under an inch high. The kings measure about 2" high and the pawns about 1" high. The board folds nicely & shuts securely. Overall I'm very pleased with this board and feel it provides excellent value vs. its price. I would be quick to recommend it to others. More specifically I'll list my pros and cons: CONS: -My only real complaint is probably fairly common of budget travel boards such as these; the board consists of a sticker laid onto the plastic (or more accurately, two rectangular stickers, one for each side; ranks 1-4, then ranks 5-8). On the sticker's edge beside the H4 square on my board, there is a distinct crease where the sticker wasn't laid properly flat and aligned with the board (image attached). It's a bit of an eyesore, but otherwise I consider it a minor issue (unless the sticker begins to come off the board at that spot, in which case I'll certainly update this review!) -The hinge just doesn't sit quite as flush & cleanly as I'd like. But this is probably just universally true of budget foldable boards, and it's not severe enough to be distracting at all. PROS: -The first thing I check with a chess set is the felt underside of each piece; I'm happy to report that every piece's felt underside is attached cleanly and with no problems. -The pieces are exactly as magnetic as you'd want them to be; they are easily slid from one square to another when you make a move, but much harder to move accidentally. It's very difficult to knock a piece over; when I swiped at them, testing how hard it was to move them, they'd just slide over a few inches. Even if the board were to be jostled violently, I doubt any pieces would fly off; more likely, they'd just get shuffled around slightly. This board is perfect for a backseat car ride game. -I was surprised at how nicely-detailed the pieces are, and I've included a picture of one of Black's knights to illustrate. If not for the unfortunate crease in the overlay, this would be a 5-star review, but even with that I'm still quite satisfied with the product & very pleased with its value in particular.

Nice little magnetic chess set. I bring it to friends houses and to the bar when meeting up with people. Travels really well, the magnets are enough that the pieces aren't flopping all over. I suspect the face will eventually get scuffed up since it is on the outside of the case but it has held up well so far getting tossed in backpacks and bins. I like the style of pieces, mold quality is what you'd expect at the price but you're not getting a 10 inch folding chess set for tournaments.

Compact, great quality. I Iike the ox and the strength of the magnetized pieces.

My seven year old has just taken a HUGE interest in playing chess. This is his first chess board and it's great! I love that his pieces fir inside for easy travel and clean up. I love the magnetic pieces because with 7 year old boys that don't sit still the stability is Key! Highly recommend this board for beginner and travel

Great set. Very versatile for traveling.

Light weight pieces, low grade plastic, Too large for portable chess, but too small for regular play. Maybe suitable for beginners, but not at this price. Not worth it. Check the fine print on the seller’s return policy - hopefully you won’t have to return it.

It's a perfectly compact and transportable set! Chess pieces are very well made, felt at bottom & the magnets are excellent, every piece is magnetic - place pieces on board, turn it upside down and every piece stayed on the board. Extra Queen pieces received. Box closed properly. No dents or scratches anywhere. My son has been bringing this set to school every day, (fits nicely in his backpack) to play w his mates and everybody loved the set! We are very happy with our purchase. Worth every dollar spent on it! :-)