Comments on: Best Travel Chess Set?

Question: Best Travel Chess Set?

thaivagabond — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:47:19 -0800

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.

By: YamwotIam

YamwotIam — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:00:33 -0800

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.

By: thaivagabond

thaivagabond — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:39:20 -0800

Indeed, YamwotIam, it is a lovely set and I don't see how I can resist ordering it. Thanks for your help.

By: MtDewd

MtDewd — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:41:50 -0800

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.