Benefits of Magnetic Chess Sets
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by Thomas Morva
Magnetic chess sets are a truly innovative idea.
They use magnetic fields to secure the chess pieces
to the board during play, insuring that the pieces
will not move. Magnetic chess sets are perfect for
travelers and anyone who wants to play on the go.
Since the pieces and board are magnetic, people are
able to use these sets in moving vehicles or during
airplane flights. Sometimes the magnetic fields are
so strong that people can turn the board upside down
and the pieces still won't fall off or shift.
Magnetic chess sets come in a variety of sizes. Some
of them are as small as a checkbook, while others
have boards that measure a square foot. Any size is
good for travel, even the square foot models are still
very small by chess set standards. Another feature
of magnetic chess sets is that most of them allow
for 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 stow the pieces when they are not in
use. Most sets 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 used with magnetic
chess sets. Some of the smallest sets have plastic
boards with tiny two-dimensional plastic pieces. These
pieces have a picture of what they are on the top.
For example, the knight would feature a picture 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
sets have the same artistic look of high quality collector's
sets with the added functionality of the magnetic
field, making them great to look at and great to play
with. The chessboards of these sets 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 move.
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