Which chess set to choose: travel, home or decoration?
Rather than starting from technical specifications, let us start from the real need: what are you going to use the chess set for?
You are going on holiday, or you travel often
The Touriste range (27 or 32 cm) is designed for exactly that: a folding board that closes over its 32 pieces, light (0.525 to 0.8 kg), easy to slip into a bag. The 27 cm format stays the most compact, the 32 cm gives a little more playing comfort.
You want a chess set that stays at home
The Senator (41.5 cm) and Ambassador (54 cm) ranges are made to sit on a piece of furniture or a coffee table. Larger and heavier (1.13 and 2.5 kg), they offer greater playing comfort and a stronger visual presence.
You are mainly after a decorative object
In that case the Ambassador format (54 cm) is the most imposing of the range — a frequent choice when the board is meant to be seen as much as played.
Quick comparison
| Model | Recommended use | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touriste 27 cm | Travel, entry price | 29 × 15 × 5 cm | 0.525 kg |
| Touriste 32 cm | Travel, more comfort | 32 × 17.5 × 5 cm | 0.8 kg |
| Senator | Home | 41.5 × 21.8 × 6 cm | 1.13 kg |
| Ambassador | Home / decoration | 54 × 27 × 6 cm | 2.5 kg |
Prices are shown on each product page.
Frequently asked questions
Is a travel set less pleasant to play on?
No, the rules and the playing comfort stay the same — only the size of the board and pieces changes.
How does each model store away?
All our chess sets fold and serve as their own storage box for the 32 pieces, whatever the format.
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