Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game

Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game turns chess into a more portable board set by using magnets to keep the pieces from sliding around. That is its real strength: it fits travel, cramped tables, and any place where a normal board would get knocked out of shape by movement. By our assessment, the trade-off is that magnetic sets are about practicality first, so they usually feel less substantial than a proper wooden chess set and can be a little less pleasant to handle. In practice the attraction is simple and tactile: the pieces stay put, the board can be folded or packed, and the whole game is easier to keep together on the move. It sits between a toy travel game and a serious club set, which makes it useful but not especially fancy. The best fit is for people who want a chess board that can survive being carried about; players who care most about weight, board feel, and a more traditional table setup will likely want something else.