In search of a certain type of chess board!

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jaredv115665

Hi, I once played on a chess board in grade school and I am looking for one that functions the same. I've spent many hours searching online and all I can find is old USSR vintage sets that may work the same way. I'm looking for a magnetic chess board that is smaller in size but the tricky part is I want it to have a cover so you can save games for later. Specifically a chess board that you can close with the pieces still on the board. I've found some that have flat pieces that work this way but I want one with 3D pieces. If anyone has knowledge of what brand or companies make these that would be great! It seems so simple and functional to me I can't believe I haven't found it yet. Thanks for any help in advance!

VBerriz

Something like this? https://www.chesshouse.com/collections/travel-chess-sets/products/8-play-keeper-magnetic-chess-set

 

Krames
That looks like a great set!
jaredv115665

That does look like a great set! I was looking for something a little smaller but that is a great option if I can find exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you. 

jaredv115665

That is perfect! The 8" was find but with the leather case and space to store the pieces in the play keeper set it just made the case bulky. That is almost exactly what I used to play on! Do you have any more details on what this set is called or if there is any more for sale. I did look at Drueke sets on ebay but all I could find was the version that looked like a book which while cool is not what I'm looking for. The best I have been able to find is a vintage Ukrainian set that is very old and beat up but that set is new and clean I absolutely love it! Its so interesting that I cannot find the set I used to play on. It was new and modern but function and looking very similar to that drueke set! 

jaredv115665
MCH818 wrote:

I bought this old Drueke 8” board from eBay. They made a plastic version too.

 

Now that I'm looking into it this may be the exact board! You are amazing. Unfortunately it is discontinued and ill have to see if I can find one second hand. Thank you for the help happy.png 

[edit] Oops I just realized you were looking for something smaller than 8”.