Best Travel Chess Set?

December 10, 2007 9:47 PM

Chess filter: Does anyone have a particular travel chess set they are delighted with and wouldn't leave home without? I'm looking for a fine quality set, either magnetic or of the peg variety. The pieces should be clearly defined and the board of decent size, say between 6" and 9" square. A set where a study or game in progress can be saved when the set is closed would be a plus. (Google offers too many choices, all claiming to be the best). Many thanks.
posted by thaivagabond to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (3 answers total)

Best answer: I've got this one--a little smaller than you specified, but I've traveled with it (and loved it) for years. Doesn't "save" games either, but the quality of the casing and pieces makes me feel like I'm trundling around an artifact rather than a silly 'ol game.
posted by YamwotIam at 10:00 PM on December 10, 2007 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Indeed, YamwotIam, it is a lovely set and I don't see how I can resist ordering it. Thanks for your help.
posted by thaivagabond at 3:39 PM on December 11, 2007

I travel with this one, but it's neither magnetic or peg.
I like it because it is just a miniature of a regular tournament set but takes up less room.
posted by MtDewd at 8:41 AM on December 13, 2007