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Specifications:
- The Chess characters are vivid
- Chess board surface is made of MDF board, not easily deformed
- Special wood is desirable with rich depth of color that is pleasing to the eye
- The Terra Cotta Warriors Chess set is very convenient because the pieces tend not to get knocked over by kids, pets, and that occasional bum
- This Resin Travel Chess set is an ideal where size is a consideration but you want a board and pieces that you can easily play with
- The Travel Chess can be put into the box after game
- Combined with a set of nice, weighted, chessmen a mid size, coffee table chess set
- Size: Approx. 45.5 x 45.5 x 6.0cm/17.9 x 17.9 x 2.3in(L x W x T)(Chess Board); 2.7 x 9.3cm/1.0 x 3.6in(Length of a Side x H)(King); 2.5 x 8.5cm/0.9 x 3.3in(Length of a Side x H)(Queen)
- Material: Resin(Chess); Rosewood Veneering(Chess Board)
Details:
- Combined with a set of nice, weighted, chessmen a mid size, coffee table chess set
- The chess can be put into the box after game
- This travel set is an ideal where size is a consideration but you want a board and pieces that you can easily play with
- The Chess characters are vivid
About Magnetic Folding Travel Chess Set:
- Function
The function of a travel chess set is to provide access to a chess game anywhere at any time. They are compact in size and usually fold up to prevent the loss of tiny chess pieces. They are great companions for long road trips and can be handed back and forth between you and a friend as you wait in line or eat at a restaurant. Some models of travel chess sets are even small enough to fold up and stick in a pocket, making them a very ready and available form of entertainment no matter where you are
- Types
Several types of travel chess sets are available, but the two most common are peg sets and magnetic sets. Pegged sets have holes in the middle of each square, and a "peg" sticking out of the bottom of each piece so that they stay where you put them. This is a very handy feature to have when being jostled around in a car or airplane. The other type is magnetic, and feature either flat square magnets with the pieces identified on the top, or actual small chess pieces with magnets in the bases and a metal board. Electronic varieties exist and usually come with an engine so you can even play by yourself against the computer
- Identification
A travel chess set can be identified quickly by its small size and peg or magnetic pieces, something you won't find in traditional sets. A travel chess set can range in size from just a few inches across to a 12-by-12-inch board, depending on the style. Most travel chess sets either fold up or have a lid, another feature not found on a full-size set. The manufacturer usually denotes these sets as "travel sets," so there is no mistaking what you are purchasing
- Considerations
When considering purchase of a travel-style chess set, keep in mind that the pieces are often very small and hard to handle. If you have bigger hands, make sure you are getting a larger travel set, or the possibility of knocking over pieces when trying to make moves is very high. Consider also where you will be playing. Peg sets are fine for most road trips; but if the going gets bumpy, a magnetic set may best suit your needs. Do you need it to fold up in a hard case, or is a pliable vinyl board acceptable
- Benefits
The benefits of a travel chess set go beyond simply having one available for a game any time you wish. Tournament players often use these little sets to study with when they are on the move. The set-up time is minimal, if at all, and in seconds a complete chess set can be ready for analyzing games or going over certain opening lines. They are also inexpensive
Tips(Movement of the Pieces):- (1 king 1 queen 2 rooks 2 bishops 2 knights 8 pawns )Each piece moves in a different way
- The rook moves any number of vacant squares along rows or columns (forward, backward, left or right). It also is involved (with the king) in the special move called castling
- The bishop moves any number of vacant squares diagonally. Consequently a bishop stays on squares of the same color throughout a game
- The queen moves any number of vacant squares in any direction along a row, column, or diagonal.
- The king moves only one vacant square in any direction. It can also castle in conjunction with a rook
- The knight moves to a vacant square in an "L"-shape (two spaces forward, backward, left, or right and one space perpendicular to it). The knight can jump over other pieces when moving
- The pawn can only move forward one space, or optionally two spaces when on its starting square, in a straight line away from the player. When there is an enemy piece one square diagonally ahead from the pawn (either left or right), then the pawn may capture that piece. A pawn can perform a special type of capture of an enemy pawn called en passant. If the pawn reaches a back rank of the opposite player, it undergoes promotion to the player's choice of a rook, bishop, queen or knight
Package Included:
- 1 x Box of Exquisite Rosewood Veneering Magnetic Resin Terra Cotta Warriors Travel Chess
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Bec's Mum
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04-11-2011- Other Thoughts: Really great for airport travel or putting into a purse, backpack or pocket (yep, it's that small). Very happy with purchase.
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Diana E. Carroll
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03-08-2011- Other Thoughts: My 5 year old son, a chess fanatic, declares this is his favorite toy, and has taken to carrying his current game in progress with him wherever he goes around the house or in the car.
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Lyn
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05-24-2011- Other Thoughts: Bought this for my eight year old granddaughter and she loves it. It's the perfect size for her to carry with her. Pieces are small, but two little zip-lock bags were included so they can be stored together inside the chessboard and not tumble out. Great product.
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M. Gorski
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03-22-2011- Other Thoughts: This was perfect for a recent trip. Small, light weight and magnets hold the pieces well
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Stacy Robinson
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04-21-2011- Other Thoughts: The set is great, and its bigger than expected--but the pieces are plastic, not metal as they appear in the photo. That was my only complaint-otherwise great.
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