Travel Game - Draughts And Chess Set Foldable & Magnetic
- ⭐ Magnetic board, 16 pieces each side stay put during travel
- ⭐ Ages 6 to adult quick to learn, enjoyed for years
- ⭐ Board folds shut, pieces stored inside nothing gets lost
Get the chequered challenge underway with two ways to play, with the Jaques of London Magnetic Chess Set with draughts pieces. The perfect beginners travel game for those looking to learn, or for more experienced players hoping to take their chessmen mobile, Jaques continue our proud heritage of chess design. From the world-standard design of the Staunton chess pieces, to our broad range of modern family games, when it comes to chess play, Jaques are the Kings and Queens.
The ideal set to teach chess for beginners, your mini chess set will store with ease, making it the ideal holiday accompaniment for lengthy journeys. Each chess board is crafted from highly durable plastics, meaning that whether hoping to learn to play chess at home or on the go, there will be no stop to your kingly conquering.
Jaques are the home of traditional board games and family games for players of all ages. As the inventors of the world-renowned Staunton chess piece design, we play host to 2 player chess for kids and adults alike.
Draughts also serves as an ideal introduction to the more complex strategies of chess, with the easy-store chess board instantly doubling for the checkers challenge.
Features:
- Includes 1 Magnetic Travel Chess Board, Chessmen Storage Bag, 16 Black Chess Pieces & 16 White Pieces, 12 Light Draughts Pieces & 12 Dark Draughts Pieces.
- Ideal for teaching competitive play, problem solving, planning and basic maths skills
- Durable travel chess set for kids
- Multi-use chess game board
- Strong magnets for hours of uninterrupted portable chess set play, whether home or on the go
- Folding portable chess set features internal storage space
- Grid labelling aids learning to play chess games
Quality You Can Trust – Jaques of London have been busy inventing and crafting some of the world’s most beloved family games and toys for over 225 years. With a love of all things fun and educational, our family run business is jumping for joy to bring endless excitement to your door. Jaques magnetic chess sets come lovingly wrapped in Jaques signature ribbon tied packaging.
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How it compares
| Jaques of London | Typical marketplace version | |
|---|---|---|
| Piece design | Uses the Staunton chess pattern, the world-standard design that Jaques itself invented for chess play | Cheap lookalikes often use unnamed or simplified piece shapes that are not based on a recognised pattern, making pieces harder to tell apart at a glance |
| Board mechanism | Strong internal magnets hold every chess and draughts piece in place during play, built for hours of uninterrupted portable use | Generic travel sets often rely on shallow slots or no magnets at all, so pieces shift or fall out when the board is moved |
| Storage design | Folding board with internal storage space for the pieces, plus a separate chessmen storage bag included | Cheap imports often ship with a flat board and a plastic pouch only, with no built-in compartment to keep pieces from rattling loose |
| Learning design | Grid labelling is built into the board itself specifically to aid learning to play, not just decoration | Generic sets typically print a plain chequered pattern with no coordinate labelling, leaving a beginner to learn notation with no reference on the board |
Questions parents ask
chess and draughts set which one to buy for a beginner
This set solves that by giving you both games in one board, so you are not choosing between them. It comes with 16 black and 16 white chess pieces, plus 12 light and 12 dark draughts pieces, and the same grid-labelled board plays both. Draughts is a simpler introduction to strategy, and the Staunton-pattern chess pieces let a beginner move on to chess when ready, using one board rather than buying twice.
is magnetic chess set actually magnetic or just says that
Yes, it uses strong internal magnets to hold both the chess pieces and draughts pieces to the board. This is what makes it a genuine travel set rather than just a small board, since pieces will not slide off during car, train or plane journeys. The magnets are described as strong enough for hours of uninterrupted play, whether at home or on the move.
what age can a child start learning chess with this set
Jaques suggests this set for ages 6 and 7, making it aimed at children just old enough to grasp turn-taking and simple rules. The grid labelling on the board is there specifically to aid learning, helping a young player follow moves and understand board position. Draughts is included as an easier entry point, so a child can start there before moving on to full chess on the same board.
what is included in the jaques travel chess set
The set includes one magnetic travel chess board, a chessmen storage bag, 16 black and 16 white chess pieces, and 12 light and 12 dark draughts pieces. Everything needed for two full games is in the box, with no extra pieces or boards to buy separately. The storage bag keeps the pieces together, which matters for a set that is meant to travel.
how does a magnetic travel chess board fold up for storage
The board is a folding design with internal storage space, so the chessmen pieces pack away inside the board itself rather than needing a separate box. This is what makes it easy to store and suited to long journeys, since the whole set closes down to one flat, self-contained unit. The included chessmen storage bag adds a second layer of protection for loose pieces.
what is this travel chess set board made of
The board is crafted from durable plastics rather than wood, which is a deliberate choice for a travel set since it needs to withstand handling on journeys rather than sit on a table at home. This construction is built for repeated folding, packing and use on the go, described as strong enough to withstand ongoing portable play without the board wearing out.
is draughts and chess the same board or two different boards
It is one board that plays both games. The same magnetic, grid-labelled board is set up with chess pieces for chess, or with the 12 light and 12 dark draughts pieces for draughts, so the board doubles for the checkers challenge without needing a second set.
is a travel chess set a good gift for a child learning chess
It suits a child being introduced to chess and draughts together, since the set is designed for teaching competitive play, problem solving, planning and basic maths skills as well as pure play. Jaques designed the grid labelling to aid learning rather than just for looks, and the compact folding board with storage bag makes it easy to gift as something that travels well, not just a set for the shelf at home.
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Travel Game - Draughts And Chess Set
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