Yes, sorry my posting that image was slightly OT, though it did relate directly to your pertinent post about the small Indian travel set. How amazing it would be to have a small magnetic travel set that had scaled-down wooden copies of the Zagreb 1959 tournament chessmen!
I´ll post pics next week here: " Zagreb '59 "...My favorite chess set - Chess Forums - Chess.com
I have that set,but not that cool Knight. Ya' can't have it all I guess.
With the fermentation of sugars , you can look at things a fresh magictwanger 
That 'huge' knight looks very much like the one in the Zagreb 1959 tournament chess set, one of my all-time favourites.
That’s an awesome knight!
DesperateKingWalk, what is the set that you used for size comparison in the pictures of the Royal Palm travel set? Whatever it is, it's beautiful.
DesperateKingWalk, what is the set that you used for size comparison in the pictures of the Royal Palm travel set? Whatever it is, it's beautiful.
I found that chess set on the internet about 23 years ago. I do not remember where. And no longer exist I am sure. But it was advertised as a genuine Boxwood and Gaboon Ebony set and for only $99. With a 4 inch king and extra queens. So I took a chance and ordered one. Now I wish I would have ordered 10 of them. The quality of the set is first class. And surpasses the $500+ chess sets I have bought since then.
I punched $99 in 2000 dollars into an inflation calculator and it said that's the equivalent of $176.51 today. You got a great deal, that set is just gorgeous! Looks like it would be a treat to play a game with those pieces.
Maybe we should rename this thread? Travel sets displayed at home?
Not any more... Here is a picture of my 16 inch travel chess set taken today inside my camper in Branson Missouri. Starting the week of vacation off right. With a week of fishing, beer, and chess.
Sounds nice! Fishing is my other hobby too. And I´ve been seen drinking beer...
Edit: So I can't figure out how to add a photo to this post. If I can figure it out (or some one can tell me lol) then I'll add photo of the set for you to see!
Hii! So, I found this cool little guy at an estate sale and while cleaning it up realized 6 of the pieces are missing. While researching this set to see if I could find replacements, I stumbled upon this discussion forum. I was hoping someone here might be able to help me out - any thoughts/recommendations are appreciated! I did figure out that it is made by Drueke, and I believe it is their model 300. I would love to find something to replace the missing pieces so I have a complete set!
You can't post a picture because you have to be a member I believe for one or two weeks. You just joined today.
You can't post a picture because you have to be a member I believe for one or two weeks. You just joined today.
Yes I think that is the case so I’ll have to wait to till then to post a photo 😅
If a travel set can be any lightweight and easily portable set this is one of my favourites. The cloth board measures 11 by 11 inches. The pieces are wooden, unweighted and unfelted with 2.4 inches high kings.
This one actually makes for a really good travel set (been traveling with me for 37 years). All of the pieces fit inside the back panel, and the plastic surface is durable enough that I don't need to worry about scratching it. Originally the magnets were weak, and had no felt on the bottoms. However, the pieces have been upgraded and plays nicely, with or without another person.
(the book light pops on and off with magnets)
Pretty compact
Yes, sorry my posting that image was slightly OT, though it did relate directly to your pertinent post about the small Indian travel set. How amazing it would be to have a small magnetic travel set that had scaled-down wooden copies of the Zagreb 1959 tournament chessmen!