{"product_id":"solid-wood-folding-chess-set","title":"Solid Wood Folding Chess Set | 3\" Schima Wood Pieces","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"a-chess-set-built-to-last-not-just-look-good\"\u003eA Chess Set Built to Last, Not Just Look Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a flimsy travel set that warps after one summer in a hot car. The board and 34 chess pieces (yes, 34 — you get two queens per side, so you're never stuck improvising with an upside-down rook) are crafted from Schima superba, a dense, fine-grained Asian hardwood prized in furniture-making for its stability and smooth finish. Every piece is sanded by hand, then sprayed with an even coat of lacquer so there's no roughness, no visible grain gaps, and no color blotching — the kind of finish quality you'd expect from a set that costs twice as much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"magnets-that-actually-hold\"\u003eMagnets That Actually Hold\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've owned a \"magnetic\" travel chess set before, you know most of them barely work — pieces slide around the second you tilt the board. We reinforced the magnet strength in each piece and lined the base with felt, so the piece seats flush and locks onto the board instead of wobbling. That combination means your game survives a bumpy car ride, a subway commute, or a toddler bumping the table without pieces scattering across the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"folds-flat-stores-everything-inside\"\u003eFolds Flat, Stores Everything Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board hinges shut like a book — unfolded it's a full 39 x 39 cm playing surface, folded down it's a compact 39 x 19.5 x 5 cm case with all 34 pieces nested inside. The interior is cut cleanly and finished smooth, so pieces don't rattle around or catch on rough edges when you're packing up mid-game. It's genuinely grab-and-go: coffee table one minute, backpack the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"solid-brass-hardware-not-painted-pot-metal\"\u003eSolid Brass Hardware, Not Painted Pot Metal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinges and latch are solid brass — not a brass-colored coating that flakes off after a year of use. Brass doesn't corrode, and it holds its tension over thousands of open-close cycles, so the board keeps closing snugly and the latch keeps doing its job long after cheaper zinc-alloy hardware would've started sticking or rusting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"two-ways-to-play\"\u003eTwo Ways to Play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emagnetic set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif the board is coming with you — travel, picnics, tournaments, or a household with kids and pets. Choose the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enon-magnetic set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif this is staying on the coffee table or shelf as a classic, display-quality set with traditional weighted movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications-table\"\u003eSpecifications Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wood folding chess set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic chess pieces \/ Non-magnetic chess pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchima superba (Asian hardwood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 inches (king)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 pieces total (includes 2 queens per side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid wood, foldable design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Size — Unfolded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 x 39 x 2.5 cm (15.4\" x 15.4\" x 1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Size — Folded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 x 19.5 x 5 cm (15.4\" x 7.7\" x 2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid brass hinges and latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFelt-lined; magnetic version includes reinforced magnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-sanded, evenly lacquered, smooth non-porous surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetail color box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Carton Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70.5 x 41.5 x 44.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What's the actual difference between the magnetic and non-magnetic version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The magnetic set has reinforced magnets built into the felt-lined base of each piece, so they snap onto the board and stay put when it's tilted, carried, or bumped. The non-magnetic set uses traditional weighted pieces with the same solid wood construction and finish — it's the better pick if the set is staying put on a table or shelf rather than traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this set suitable for tournament or club play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. The 3-inch king height and full 34-piece count (including a spare queen for each side, so pawn promotions don't require substituting a piece from another set) follow standard club-level proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What wood are the pieces made from, and how are they finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The pieces are made from Schima superba, a dense hardwood known for holding fine detail and resisting warping. Each piece is hand-sanded to remove burrs, then finished with an even coat of lacquer for a smooth, consistent surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How compact is the board once it's folded?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Folded, the board measures 39 x 19.5 x 5 cm (about 15.4\" x 7.7\" x 2\") and holds all 34 pieces inside, so there's nothing extra to pack or lose track of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What kind of hardware holds the board together, and will it wear out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The hinges and latch are solid brass, not plated. Brass resists corrosion and holds up to repeated opening and closing without loosening, so the board keeps closing flush over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this chess set come assembled and ready to play out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. It arrives in a retail color box with the board and all pieces included — no assembly required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Xiangqi","offers":[{"title":"Non-magnetic chess pieces","offer_id":50454903324865,"sku":"XQG20260802002-2","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnetic chess pieces","offer_id":50454903357633,"sku":"XQG20260802002-1","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/8903\/1105\/files\/SolidWoodFoldingChessSet3.jpg?v=1785688909","url":"https:\/\/www.chessxiangqi.com\/de\/products\/solid-wood-folding-chess-set","provider":"Chess Xiangqi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}