Collection: Magnetic Chess Sets

Products in this collection are currently priced from $74.99 to $197.99 USD, including displayed sale prices before additional coupon discounts or checkout charges. For example, the 7-inch folding magnetic set is priced at $79.99, while the 14-inch version is $189.99. Compare dimensions, storage features, and portability alongside the price.

Choose the smallest set you can comfortably play with and pack. The 7-inch example prioritizes compact storage; the 14-inch example provides larger pieces and a larger playing surface. Check both open and packed measurements, rather than relying on the product's headline size alone.

Magnetic attraction helps hold the pieces, but it should not be treated as a guarantee against movement, tipping or loss. Keep the board supported during play and put the pieces in their storage slots before carrying a closed set.

They will not gain magnetic hold from an ordinary wooden surface alone. A compatible board needs a suitable magnetic or metal layer, such as the concealed iron sheet specified for the 7-inch set. Buy a matched set or confirm compatibility before mixing products.

Check the individual listing rather than assuming they do. The 7-inch and 14-inch folding examples each specify 32 pieces. If extra queens are important to you, confirm the total piece count and promotion pieces for your chosen model before ordering.

The folding sets described here store their pieces in internal slots. Put the pieces away before closing the board; do not assume that magnetism preserves the playing position inside the folded case.

Yes. The 7-inch folding magnetic set linked above is $79.99 USD. The collection also lists a round folding magnetic set at $74.99. Check current prices and dimensions before selecting one.

A folding model closes around internal storage after you put the pieces away. A drawer-storage model provides a drawer for the chessmen. Compare the selected model’s photographs and dimensions, and confirm the mechanism where the written description is unclear.

The magnet-and-iron-sheet arrangement described for the 7-inch set does not need batteries to hold the pieces. It is a passive magnetic playing set. Do not assume that magnetism means the board records moves or includes electronic game features.

No. Board width and piece height are separate measurements. The 7-inch example has a 1-inch king, while the 14-inch example has a 2.75-inch king. Check both specifications if comfortable handling matters more to you than the smallest packed size.