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The problem with small travel sets is rarely the playing. It is what happens afterwards, when 32 pieces end up loose in the bottom of a bag. This one solves that: the board folds shut into a box with fixed slots inside, and every chessman has a place to sit. It sits in our travel chess sets collection.
Closed, that box measures 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inches and the whole set weighs around 400g. The pieces are felted with magnetic studs and the board carries a concealed iron sheet, so a position holds while the game is in progress and the slots take over once it is not.
The king stands 26mm on a 10mm base, in sheesham against maple, on a lacquered board. It is a genuinely portable set built out of timber rather than plastic.
Travel sets trade board size against packed size, and this one sits firmly at the compact end of that trade. A 26mm king is small, and in exchange the closed set is 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inches and about 400g, which is a size that stays in a bag without a decision being made about it each morning.
Sterling's folding travel set with a 45mm king and a 25cm board is the next step up, with a 45mm king and a 25cm board, and it is the better buy if the set will get used for full games rather than for a few moves at a time. Larger again, the folding travel set with a 60mm king and a 30cm board is closer to a proper board you can travel with.
What this one adds against all of them is the slot arrangement. The pieces are held individually rather than loose, which is the difference between a set that survives years of being carried around and one that quietly loses a bishop.
Inside the folded board there are fixed slots, one place for each chessman. Packing up means seating the pieces rather than pouring them in, and the payoff comes at the other end: nothing rattles, nothing rubs against anything else, and setting up again starts from a full, visible inventory instead of a search.
It also protects the pieces. Small timber chessmen carried loose knock together and eventually chip at the crowns and finials, which is the usual reason a travel set starts looking tired. Held apart in their own recesses, they stay as they were bought.
The pieces are felted with magnetic studs and the board is fitted with a concealed iron sheet. The hold is firm enough that a position survives a moving car or an aircraft seat, and light enough that placing a piece still feels like placing a piece rather than clipping a component into place.
That matters more at this scale than at any other. On a small board the pieces stand close together, so any drift at all confuses the position. Magnets keep the files honest and let you carry the game between two places without resetting it.
Sheesham gives the dark squares and the dark army a warm reddish brown with a close grain, and maple gives the light side a pale even surface against it. The board is lacquered, which is worth having on a set that will be handled with unwashed hands on trains and in cafes, because the surface wipes clean.
The honest note is the scale. A 26mm king on a 10mm base is small in the hand, and the pieces are moved with a fingertip rather than gripped. It is the right size for a bag and the wrong size for an evening at the kitchen table. Larger options are listed across our magnetic chess sets.
The fitted slots are the reason to choose this over other sets at the same scale, because a travel set lives or dies on what happens when the game stops, and pieces held individually neither rattle nor go missing. The caveat is size: a 26mm king on a 10mm base is genuinely small, fine for a few moves on a flight but tiring across a long game, so it is a second set rather than a first one. It suits commuters, frequent flyers and anyone who wants a timber travel set that will still look right after a few hundred journeys, and at around 400g it makes an easy gift for a player who is always moving.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Yes. There are fixed slots inside the folded board, one for each of the 32 chessmen, so nothing moves around while the set is being carried.
The board folds into a box of 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inches and the whole set weighs around 400g.
The king is 26mm (1 inch) high on a 10mm base, with the rest of the army scaled to it.
Yes. The pieces are felted with magnetic studs and the board is fitted with a concealed iron sheet, so a position holds in a car, a train or a plane.
Yes. The folding travel set with a 45mm king and a 25cm board steps up to a 45mm king on a 25cm board and suits full games better, while keeping the folding format.
Wipe the lacquered surface with a dry, soft cloth and keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from moisture.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
26mm (1 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
10mm |
|
Piece count |
32 |
|
Pieces |
Sheesham and maple, felted with magnetic studs |
|
Board materials |
Sheesham and maple |
|
Board finish |
Lacquered |
|
Magnets |
Magnetic studs in the pieces, concealed iron sheet in the board |
|
Folded size |
7 x 3.5 x 1.5 inch |
|
Piece stowage |
Fixed slots inside the folded board, one per chessman |
|
Weight |
400g approximate |
32 magnetic chess pieces in sheesham and maple
One folding sheesham and maple chess board that closes into a 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inch box with fitted slots for the pieces
All products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — we offer free standard shipping on all orders across Australia, with no minimum spend. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Are there any exceptions to free shipping?
No exceptions. Every order ships free, regardless of size, weight, or order value.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 business days, with delivery times depending on your location. You'll receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Do you ship to all areas of Australia?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide, including regional and remote areas — all at no shipping cost to you.
Can I track my order?
Absolutely. As soon as your order ships, we'll email you a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your door.
What if I need my order quickly?
Get in touch before ordering and we'll do our best to help. Standard shipping is free, and we'll advise on the fastest available option for your area. To contact us, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
1. We know chess inside and out
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
2. Unmatched variety for every player
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
3. Fast and FREE shipping on all orders
Shipping is FREE on all Sterling Chess orders.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
4. Customer support that actually helps
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
5. Thousands of happy customers
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
6. Classic games, too
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to make your move?
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
The problem with small travel sets is rarely the playing. It is what happens afterwards, when 32 pieces end up loose in the bottom of a bag. This one solves that: the board folds shut into a box with fixed slots inside, and every chessman has a place to sit. It sits in our travel chess sets collection.
Closed, that box measures 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inches and the whole set weighs around 400g. The pieces are felted with magnetic studs and the board carries a concealed iron sheet, so a position holds while the game is in progress and the slots take over once it is not.
The king stands 26mm on a 10mm base, in sheesham against maple, on a lacquered board. It is a genuinely portable set built out of timber rather than plastic.
Travel sets trade board size against packed size, and this one sits firmly at the compact end of that trade. A 26mm king is small, and in exchange the closed set is 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inches and about 400g, which is a size that stays in a bag without a decision being made about it each morning.
Sterling's folding travel set with a 45mm king and a 25cm board is the next step up, with a 45mm king and a 25cm board, and it is the better buy if the set will get used for full games rather than for a few moves at a time. Larger again, the folding travel set with a 60mm king and a 30cm board is closer to a proper board you can travel with.
What this one adds against all of them is the slot arrangement. The pieces are held individually rather than loose, which is the difference between a set that survives years of being carried around and one that quietly loses a bishop.
Inside the folded board there are fixed slots, one place for each chessman. Packing up means seating the pieces rather than pouring them in, and the payoff comes at the other end: nothing rattles, nothing rubs against anything else, and setting up again starts from a full, visible inventory instead of a search.
It also protects the pieces. Small timber chessmen carried loose knock together and eventually chip at the crowns and finials, which is the usual reason a travel set starts looking tired. Held apart in their own recesses, they stay as they were bought.
The pieces are felted with magnetic studs and the board is fitted with a concealed iron sheet. The hold is firm enough that a position survives a moving car or an aircraft seat, and light enough that placing a piece still feels like placing a piece rather than clipping a component into place.
That matters more at this scale than at any other. On a small board the pieces stand close together, so any drift at all confuses the position. Magnets keep the files honest and let you carry the game between two places without resetting it.
Sheesham gives the dark squares and the dark army a warm reddish brown with a close grain, and maple gives the light side a pale even surface against it. The board is lacquered, which is worth having on a set that will be handled with unwashed hands on trains and in cafes, because the surface wipes clean.
The honest note is the scale. A 26mm king on a 10mm base is small in the hand, and the pieces are moved with a fingertip rather than gripped. It is the right size for a bag and the wrong size for an evening at the kitchen table. Larger options are listed across our magnetic chess sets.
The fitted slots are the reason to choose this over other sets at the same scale, because a travel set lives or dies on what happens when the game stops, and pieces held individually neither rattle nor go missing. The caveat is size: a 26mm king on a 10mm base is genuinely small, fine for a few moves on a flight but tiring across a long game, so it is a second set rather than a first one. It suits commuters, frequent flyers and anyone who wants a timber travel set that will still look right after a few hundred journeys, and at around 400g it makes an easy gift for a player who is always moving.
- Blake Sterling, CEO & Founder, Sterling Chess
Yes. There are fixed slots inside the folded board, one for each of the 32 chessmen, so nothing moves around while the set is being carried.
The board folds into a box of 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inches and the whole set weighs around 400g.
The king is 26mm (1 inch) high on a 10mm base, with the rest of the army scaled to it.
Yes. The pieces are felted with magnetic studs and the board is fitted with a concealed iron sheet, so a position holds in a car, a train or a plane.
Yes. The folding travel set with a 45mm king and a 25cm board steps up to a 45mm king on a 25cm board and suits full games better, while keeping the folding format.
Wipe the lacquered surface with a dry, soft cloth and keep the set out of direct sunlight and away from moisture.
|
Spec |
Detail |
|
King height |
26mm (1 inch) |
|
King base diameter |
10mm |
|
Piece count |
32 |
|
Pieces |
Sheesham and maple, felted with magnetic studs |
|
Board materials |
Sheesham and maple |
|
Board finish |
Lacquered |
|
Magnets |
Magnetic studs in the pieces, concealed iron sheet in the board |
|
Folded size |
7 x 3.5 x 1.5 inch |
|
Piece stowage |
Fixed slots inside the folded board, one per chessman |
|
Weight |
400g approximate |
32 magnetic chess pieces in sheesham and maple
One folding sheesham and maple chess board that closes into a 7 by 3.5 by 1.5 inch box with fitted slots for the pieces
All products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.
Is shipping really free?
Yes — we offer free standard shipping on all orders across Australia, with no minimum spend. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay.
Are there any exceptions to free shipping?
No exceptions. Every order ships free, regardless of size, weight, or order value.
How long will my order take to arrive?
Orders are typically dispatched within 1–2 business days, with delivery times depending on your location. You'll receive tracking details by email once your order is on its way.
Do you ship to all areas of Australia?
Yes, we deliver Australia-wide, including regional and remote areas — all at no shipping cost to you.
Can I track my order?
Absolutely. As soon as your order ships, we'll email you a tracking number so you can follow its journey to your door.
What if I need my order quickly?
Get in touch before ordering and we'll do our best to help. Standard shipping is free, and we'll advise on the fastest available option for your area. To contact us, simply email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au, call (03) 7037 0931 or open the live chat.
Changed your mind? You can return unused, unopened items within 100 days of your order date, provided they’re in original packaging and resaleable condition. Sterling Chess will cover the cost of shipping return items under our 100-day free returns policy.
All Sterling Chess products are backed by Australian Consumer Law and include a minimum 12-month Australian warranty. If there’s an issue with your product, our team is here to help and will work to make it right.
Click here to view our full returns policy.
If you're shopping for a new chess set, you're in the right place—and here's why.
1. We know chess inside and out
At Sterling Chess, we're not just another online store. We’re chess lovers, players, collectors, and game night fanatics.
That means we care about quality, balance, and feel—and we only stock sets we’d use ourselves. From tournament-grade boards to handcrafted wooden pieces, we’ve got what real players want.
2. Unmatched variety for every player
Whether you're just learning or a lifelong grandmaster, we have something for you.
Looking for a folding set for travel? A stunning showpiece for your home? A kid-friendly set for your budding chess champion? We’ve got it all—and more.
3. Fast and FREE shipping on all orders
Shipping is FREE on all Sterling Chess orders.
We ship quickly from local and international warehouses, so you’re not waiting weeks to get your game on.
Most orders are packed and sent within 24–48 hours. Plus, you’ll get tracking updates every step of the way.
4. Customer support that actually helps
Have a question? Need help choosing a set? Our friendly team is ready to help—no scripts, no bots, just real people who care about your experience.
You can call our team anytime between business hours on (03) 7037 0931 or email us at support@sterlingchess.com.au. Alternatively, you can use our live chat during business hours to contact our helpful support team.
5. Thousands of happy customers
Don't just take our word for it—our reviews speak for themselves. Sterling Chess is trusted by thousands of players who keep coming back for more. Great products. Great service. No hassle.
6. Classic games, too
We're all about chess—but we also carry backgammon, checkers, poker and other timeless strategy games. If you love the classics, you’ll feel right at home.
Ready to make your move?
Choose a chess set that fits your style, skill level, and space—and enjoy the Sterling Chess difference. You’ll love how it looks. You’ll love how it plays. And you’ll love buying from a team that loves the game just as much as you do.
