Magnetic chess sets are a truly innovative idea. They use magnetic fields to secure the chess pieces to the board during play, ensuring that the pieces do not move. Magnetic chess sets are perfect for travelers and anyone who wants to play on the go. Since the pieces and the board are magnetic, people can use these games in moving vehicles or during airplane flights. Sometimes the magnetic fields are so strong that people can flip the board over and the pieces still won’t fall off or move.
Magnetic chess sets come in a variety of sizes. Some of them are as small as a checkbook, while others have boards that measure one square foot. Any size is good for travel, even square foot models are still very small by chess game standards. Another feature of magnetic chess sets is that most of them allow the pieces to be stored inside the board. The chessboard opens to its full size during play, but often has a large storage compartment between the two halves to store the pieces when not in use. Most games also have hinges and latches to secure the board and keep it closed when the pieces are contained within.
There are a variety of pieces that are used with magnetic chess sets. Some of the smaller sets have plastic boards with tiny two-dimensional plastic pieces on them. These pieces have a picture of what they are at the top. For example, the knight would present an image of a horse. These are usually the smallest magnetic chess sets available. Other magnetic chess sets are made with high quality rosewood or boxwood pieces. These games have the same artistic look as high-quality collectible games with the added functionality of the magnetic field, making them great to look at and play. The chessboards for these games are often made of high-quality wood as well.
Magnetic chess sets are a unique and innovative way for people to play chess on the go.