Travel & Magnetic Chess Sets
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Premium Staunton & Wooden Chess Sets
Explore our curated range of premium chess sets, handcrafted from fine hardwoods for lasting quality and timeless design. Whether you need a traditional Staunton chess set for serious play or a beautifully made wooden set for home, this collection offers the finest options in the UK.
Chess sets handcrafted from fine hardwoods, combining elegance and playability. Choose from classic Staunton tournament sets, luxury collector editions, or beautifully designed wooden sets for your home.
With over 25 years’ experience, Official Staunton is the UK’s trusted source. Every set is backed by a 3-year warranty and fast UK shipping.
Whether you’re a serious player, collector, or looking for a timeless gift, our carefully curated selection of Staunton and wooden chess sets ensures exceptional craftsmanship, durability, and style. Each piece reflects the heritage of classic chess design while being built for modern play.
At Official Staunton, we continue the proud tradition of the original 1849 Staunton chess design created by John Jaques of London — a design that became the universal benchmark for chess worldwide. Each set in our collection represents a fusion of heritage and precision.
Our wooden chess sets are made from ethically sourced hardwoods including ebony, rosewood, acacia, and boxwood. Each piece is hand-turned, carved, weighted, and felted to ensure perfect balance and smooth handling.
We pair our pieces with European-made wooden chess boards crafted from walnut, maple, mahogany, and anegre. Precision inlay and a durable satin finish ensure long-lasting performance.
From entry-level wooden chess sets to luxury collector editions, our range caters to every type of player. Competitors value the regulation sizing and weighting, while collectors appreciate the authenticity of our Jaques reproduction chessmen.
Historical pieces in our collection, such as the Isle of Lewis Chess Sets, honour ancient craftsmanship. These sets recreate the iconic 12th-century figures discovered in Scotland.
With over 25 years of expertise, we serve players, schools, clubs, and collectors across the UK. Our commitment to authenticity ensures each chess set meets the highest standards.
Customers value our trusted reputation, dedicated service, and 3-year warranty. Official Staunton remains the recognised home of traditional Staunton chess sets — a name associated with precision and heritage.
Our chess pieces follow professional tournament proportions, offering balance, clarity, and long-term durability. For collectors, they represent a tangible link to chess history.
Sustainability matters: our hardwoods come from managed plantations or sustainable forests. Each chess set is made using traditional methods that minimise waste and maximise longevity.
Explore our selection of Staunton chess sets, chess boards, and handcrafted chess pieces, where every move begins with a masterpiece.
MAGNETIC TRAVEL CHESS SETS
At the Official Staunton Chess Company, we have proudly offered high-quality travel chess sets for over two decades. Since we began in 2003, these travel-friendly chess sets were among our first products, designed to cater to chess enthusiasts who value portability without sacrificing quality. Over the years, we have sold thousands of travel sets, continually refining and improving them to ensure they meet the high standards expected from our brand.
Why Choose a Travel Chess Set?
The primary goal of a travel chess set is portability—to create a compact, easy-to-store set that can slip into a backpack, suitcase, or briefcase. Our travel chess sets are designed to strike a balance between practicality and playability. While there are some compromises compared to playing on a larger, flat, non-folding board with weighted pieces, we’ve gone the extra mile to ensure our travel sets provide a satisfying chess experience on the go.
Crafted from solid hardwood, these sets are available in four sizes, ranging from seven to fourteen inches, ensuring there’s an option for every player’s needs. Each travel set features magnetic pieces to keep them securely in place during gameplay, even on uneven surfaces. The boards include soft flocked internal compartments for safe storage and a secure closing mechanism, either clasp or magnetic, to keep everything neatly tucked away when not in use.
The Best Selection of Travel and Magnetic Chess Sets in the UK
We take pride in offering the largest and best selection of travel chess sets in the UK, a claim backed by facts, not just opinion. To achieve this, we have carefully curated an array of travel chess sets to meet every player's preferences, whether they are casual hobbyists or serious chess enthusiasts. Many of our travel sets double as a magnetic chess game, ensuring the pieces stay in place during gameplay on the go, making them ideal for use during travel or in compact spaces.
Achieving this wide selection and high level of quality has taken considerable time and effort. We've refined the craftsmanship, materials, and design of our travel and magnetic chess game sets to ensure that each one meets the high standards our customers expect. This is why our collection is highly sought after by chess enthusiasts who value both functionality and aesthetics in their chess sets.
Origins of Our Travel and Magnetic Chess Sets
The Official Staunton Chess Company’s outstanding collection of travel and magnetic chess sets has earned its place as the best in the UK through longstanding, successful relationships with artisans and suppliers around the world. Unlike many other retailers, we do not stock mass-produced sets from China. Instead, we handpick exceptional travel sets from Italy, India, and Poland, countries renowned for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. This approach guarantees that our travel chess sets, including those designed for a magnetic chess game, are of the highest quality and are made with the same level of care as our full-sized boards.
Our commitment to sourcing from skilled artisans also helps foster lasting relationships with manufacturers, ensuring that each product is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and durable. By working directly with experienced artisans, we ensure that each magnetic chess game set reflects the true craftsmanship that chess players value.
Magnetic Chess Game – Designed for Playability and Durability
Our selection of magnetic chess sets is among the finest you’ll find. Since our journey began in 2003, we have worked closely with manufacturers to improve and perfect these portable chess sets. The result? A range of wooden magnetic chess sets available in four sizes, from seven to fourteen inches, designed to provide an elevated playing experience.
We’ve incorporated numerous refinements to improve the quality and usability of our sets, such as:
- Stronger magnets to keep pieces secure, even during play on the move
- Magnetic closures on the cabinets to ensure everything stays in place
- Luxurious flocking inside the storage compartments to protect the pieces
- The inclusion of additional queens for pawn promotion, enhancing gameplay authenticity
Each of these travel sets is crafted from Indian hardwoods, known for their rich, natural feel and durability. Our chess sets aren’t just factory-made products; they are handcrafted by skilled artisans, giving them the warmth and quality of a fine wood workshop creation.
Why Buy a Magnetic Chess Game from Official Staunton?
At Official Staunton, we understand the needs of chess enthusiasts, and our travel and magnetic chess game sets reflect our commitment to quality, tradition, and innovation. Whether you need a portable set for chess on the go or a compact set to display on your bookshelf, our selection is unrivalled in terms of both variety and quality.
Our travel chess sets offer:
- Portability: Compact and lightweight, they are easy to carry and store
- Durability: Crafted from solid hardwoods, these sets are built to last
- Playability: Magnetic pieces ensure that gameplay is smooth, even in motion
- Variety: Available in different sizes and finishes to cater to all tastes and needs
For those who appreciate the artistry of finely crafted chess sets, our travel collections provide the perfect balance of functionality and elegance. Each set is designed not only for playing but also for displaying, making them ideal for both chess players and collectors alike.
The Ultimate Travel Chess Set Experience
If you’re seeking a high-quality travel chess set that combines the convenience of portability with the satisfaction of a traditional playing experience, Official Staunton offers the perfect solution. Our travel and magnetic chess game sets are not mass-produced; they are carefully crafted by artisans who take pride in their work, ensuring that each set is unique and made to the highest standards.
Explore our collection today and discover why we’re the top destination for travel and magnetic chess sets in the UK. Whether you’re a casual player or a seasoned competitor, our sets will offer you a seamless and enjoyable chess experience, wherever you go.
