{"id":7427,"date":"2016-07-28T19:53:51","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T19:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=7427"},"modified":"2020-06-28T00:17:27","modified_gmt":"2020-06-28T00:17:27","slug":"choosing-ideal-travel-chess-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/choosing-ideal-travel-chess-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing an Ideal Travel Chess Set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the ideal travel chess set that&#8217;s suitable for your needs can be a bit challenging so I shot this video to help give you an immediate frame of referencing in making your decision whether it&#8217;s for yourself or someone else.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S-pqjZEwqrU?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Travel chess sets range in price typically from $5 to $100 with styling, weight, and function that varies immensely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Keys to evaluating a potential travel chess set<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Magnet Strength.<\/strong> Magnets are important with travel chess sets and some are strong enough to allow the set to be inverted or shaken without disrupting your game. The strength of the magnets will vary from one set style to another so watch for that factor. The very strongest magnets are found with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8_Drueke_Gift_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/87730.htm\">Drueke Travel Chess model 87730<\/a>. So strong in fact that it&#8217;s great for instantly putting the game aside, storing on edge, inverted, or however you imagine, and the pieces will stay exactly where they were last played.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8_Drueke_Gift_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/87730.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7436\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/87730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"87730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Black_and_Boxwood_p\/e8eb.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7438\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E8EB-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E8EB-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"96\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Rosewood_p\/e8rwd.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7439\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E8RWD-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E8RWD-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"149\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Plastic_Magnetic_Chess_Set_with_Case_p\/st3882.htm\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7443\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time savings.<\/strong> Ease of storing the set is another factor. I like to be able to swipe the pieces off the board into a pouch, and then fold the board and be on my way. That&#8217;s why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/9_Milled_Leather_Travel_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/gwmg1.htm\">9&#8243; Milled Leather Travel Chess Set<\/a> is my favorite. The chessboard is encased in leather, the pieces are real carved shishamwood\/boxwood with decent magnets. There&#8217;s a pouch for the pieces that sits alongside the board inside the larger pouch &#8211; a very attractive and what I like most, efficient design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/9_Milled_Leather_Travel_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/gwmg1.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7442\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/GWMG1-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"GWMG1-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"98\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8_Drueke_Gift_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/87730.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7436\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/87730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"87730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Size and Weight. <\/strong>Some travel chess sets are very small and lightweight. If you&#8217;re looking for the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">lightest<\/span> options, here&#8217;s are the ones to consider.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Plastic_Magnetic_Chess_Set_with_Case_p\/st3882.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7443\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8_Drueke_Gift_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/87730.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7436\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/87730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"87730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"93\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/9_Milled_Leather_Travel_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/gwmg1.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7442\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/GWMG1-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"GWMG1-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"98\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fold or Flat. <\/strong>Most travel chess sets fold between the 4th and 5th rank of the chessboard. This detracts from the appearance, but it does help with the portability. The Drueke 87730 mentioned already does not fold. The travel chess sets also shown here and released in July 2016 feature a flat, completely smooth, non-folding playing surface. If you prefer a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">seamless non-folding design<\/span>, here are my best recommendations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8_Drueke_Gift_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/87730.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7436\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/87730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"87730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Black_and_Boxwood_p\/e8eb.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7438\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E8EB-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E8EB-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"96\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Rosewood_p\/e8rwd.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7439\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E8RWD-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E8RWD-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"149\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/12in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Boxwood_p\/e12eb.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7440\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E12EB-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E12EB-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"149\" height=\"99\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/12in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Rosewood_p\/e12rwd.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7441\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E12RWD-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E12RWD-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"149\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Plastic_Magnetic_Chess_Set_with_Case_p\/st3882.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7443\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Great Style<\/strong>. This will vary between me and you, however, I&#8217;ll put forward some suggestions that I and many others would call very attractive travel chess sets. The first of the three shown below here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/10_5_Magnetic_Wooden_Travel_Chess_Game_Brown_p\/chw10.htm\">10.5&#8243; Magnetic Wooden Travel Chess Set<\/a>. The painted accents on the wooden board, well matched pieces, clasp, and coordinates make this a fantastic affordable travel chess set that&#8217;s also good for display in a place of business or at home. It&#8217;s also fantastic for young players who are enjoying the game with a family member on a table with limited space. The only thing to keep in mind is that the magnets are not super strong and the pieces are not as detailed as some of the more expensive wooden sets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/10_5_Magnetic_Wooden_Travel_Chess_Game_Brown_p\/chw10.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7437\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/CHW10-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"CHW10-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"97\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/9_Milled_Leather_Travel_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/gwmg1.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7442\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/GWMG1-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"GWMG1-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"98\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Plastic_Magnetic_Chess_Set_with_Case_p\/st3882.htm\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7443\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"ST3882-187730-1-travel-chess-set\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage Method. <\/strong>The methods of storing pieces vary greatly and some take more time than others to take out and put away. But that also means the pieces will be more secure if placed in an individual piece slot. For those in a hurry, just swipe the pieces off the board, fold it up, and you are on your way. The Drueke set of course is unique in that it has a lid and keep any position in the way it was last played. There&#8217;s even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/6_Ultimate_Magnetic_Chess_Checkbook_size_p\/e101.htm\">checkbook style<\/a> that double folds with flat pieces pictured on magnets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Rosewood_p\/e8rwd.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7446\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-5T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-5T\" width=\"349\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-5T.jpg 349w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-5T-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8in_Magnetic_Travel_Chess_Set_in_Rosewood_p\/e8rwd.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7447\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-6T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-6T\" width=\"349\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-6T.jpg 349w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E8RWD-6T-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/6_Ultimate_Magnetic_Chess_Checkbook_size_p\/e101.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7448\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T\" width=\"350\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T.jpg 350w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/9_Milled_Leather_Travel_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/gwmg1.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7449\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-GWMG1-3T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-GWMG1-3T\" width=\"349\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-GWMG1-3T.jpg 349w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-GWMG1-3T-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Plastic_Magnetic_Chess_Set_with_Case_p\/st3882.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7450\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-ST3882-4T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-ST3882-4T\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-ST3882-4T.jpg 350w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-ST3882-4T-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/10_5_Magnetic_Wooden_Travel_Chess_Game_Brown_p\/chw10.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7451\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-CHW10-5T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-CHW10-5T\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-CHW10-5T.jpg 350w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-CHW10-5T-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/8_Drueke_Gift_Magnetic_Chess_Set_p\/87730.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7445\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-87730-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-87730-2T\" width=\"350\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-87730-2T.jpg 350w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-87730-2T-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affordability.<\/strong> If you want to spend the very least possible, here are the most affordable travel chess sets. The first one shown is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/6_Ultimate_Magnetic_Chess_Checkbook_size_p\/e101.htm\">Checkbook size magnetic<\/a> folding set with flat pieces. The second one is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Mini_ChessHouse_Club_Chess_Set_p\/e100m.htm\">Chess House Mini Club Chess Set<\/a> with a 14&#8243; vinyl rollup board and 2 1\/2&#8243; club style pieces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/6_Ultimate_Magnetic_Chess_Checkbook_size_p\/e101.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7448\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T.jpg\" alt=\"Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T\" width=\"350\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T.jpg 350w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Storing-travel-chess-set-E101-2T-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/Mini_ChessHouse_Club_Chess_Set_p\/e100m.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7452\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E100M-2T-travel-chess-set.jpg\" alt=\"E100M-2T-travel-chess-set\" width=\"350\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E100M-2T-travel-chess-set.jpg 350w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/E100M-2T-travel-chess-set-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can also view more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chesshouse.com\/travel_chess_sets_s\/77.htm\">travel sets available<\/a> at Chess House including some interesting and unique designs not found anywhere else. Remember Chess House is easily reachable and takes care of customers if anything goes wrong or a piece is list in the future, so you&#8217;ll have a fantastic experience.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the ideal travel chess set that&#8217;s suitable for your needs can be a bit challenging so I shot this video to help give you an immediate frame of referencing in making your decision whether it&#8217;s for yourself or someone else. 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