VENTUREBOARD 6 Inches Magnetic Unique Chess Set Board Game - 2 Extra Queens - Folding Board, Portable Travel Chess Board Game Pieces - Black/Grey

Such a cool thing to be able to take with me anywhere I might get bored. The pieces are clearly printed on the flat tops and the magnets are strong but not in a way that makes you feel like you have to pry them apart to play. The fold is nice and you can mostly save a game in process if you have to but the pieces on the home rows will bump into each other a bit when fully closed. They don't move too much though and they don't fall off completely so the positions can be easily fixed. It's lightweight and made to travel so I don't feel like its trying to fall apart in any way. The pieces are small though so if you have eyesight issues, you might want to look for a set with the pieces printed larger or shaped like the classic pieces.

My kids take this everywhere. Keeps them well entertained at cafes. Wasn’t the intent but we’ve found it will also impress strangers and generate interest from other chess players. You do need to give it to responsible kids though because the exterior is a hard plastic that could probably crack if not handled with care.

El imán pega fenomenal, aparte que vienen piezas adicionales por cualquier cosa, muy buen producto, quizá elevado en su precio, pero lo vale si te gusta el ajedrez.

The magnet can come out very easily. Don’t recommend

I own both the VentureBoard XL and the smaller 6-inch Black & Gray version, and both are excellent travel chess sets with their own advantages. If you have larger or thicker hands, I would recommend the VentureBoard XL. The larger playing surface and pieces are more comfortable to handle, and the recent update to the XL piece design makes it much easier to distinguish the king from the queen during play. The 6-inch Black & Gray version feels slightly more solid and less flimsy when opened. Its compact size makes it ideal for playing in a car, while traveling, or almost anywhere space is limited. Portability is where this model truly shines. The VentureBoard XL offers a more comfortable playing experience but is naturally less portable due to its larger size. My only suggestions for improvement would be: Add felt pads to the bottom of the chess pieces to help prevent scratches on the board. Add a non-slip material or rubber feet to the underside of the board to prevent it from sliding on smooth surfaces. I've owned the 6-inch version for about a month, and I have noticed that the board can develop scratches if the pieces are regularly slid across the playing surface. Overall, both sets are well-designed and highly enjoyable. The 6-inch version is the better choice for maximum portability, while the XL version is the better choice for comfort and ease of play.