Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game*
Let the games begin with this chess board game. The game of chess has been played for centuries by novices and intellects alike. Now you can be your own chess master wherever you go with our travel chess set. The sleek aluminum case opens up to reveal a miniature checkerboard and round magnetic markers that represent each chess piece. The markers stick solidly to the metal board so that you can play in the car or plane easily. Close the case and all of the pieces stay intact. The top of the silver case can be engraved with a short message or name to make it a truly personal gift.
That magnetic grip is the whole point of the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game. A knight stays where you put it through a pothole or a sudden stop at a red light, so a long game survives the trip instead of ending on the floor. Closed, the case is 6.4"L x 3.5"W, small enough for a glovebox or a carry-on pocket; opened, the board runs 7"L x 6.4"W.
Inspire your little ones to put down the controller, unplug the video games and start learning the art of one of the oldest games in the world. Chess will get them thinking about strategy and will teach them patience. And having the magnetic pieces will ensure that even the youngest kids can play and not disrupt the layout of the board. The Aluminum Chess Board is the perfect item to take along on trips to grandma's or family vacations.
Entertain clients, coworkers and friends with this chess set. This thinking game will surely clear away any cobwebs you have and get you looking at the problem from a whole new perspective. Just don't let your boss catch you!
The engraving is done in-house by HansonEllis, which has been personalizing gifts since 1999. A name, a date or a line of good-natured trash talk is cut into the brushed silver lid, where it reads plainly every time the case comes out of a bag. Three lines of up to 24 characters give you room for a name, a role and a date.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and give the groomsman, the graduate or the grandfather a game that goes where he goes.
Personalized Aluminum Chess Board Game
Board Size Open: 7"L x 6.4"W
Board Size Closed: 6.4"L x 3.5"W
Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game at a glance
The Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game is a sleek aluminum case that opens to a miniature checkerboard with round magnetic markers standing in for each chess piece. The markers stick solidly to the metal board, so a game survives a car or plane ride, and closing the case keeps the pieces intact. It measures 7"L x 6.4"W open and 6.4"L x 3.5"W closed, and the top of the silver case is engraved in-house by HansonEllis with a short message or name, up to three 24-character lines.
Best for: travellers, commuters and groomsmen who want a pocket-sized magnetic chess set engraved on the lid with a name, a role and a date.
Who the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game is for
- Groomsmen and the best man a pocket game engraved with each name, handed out at the bachelor party or the rehearsal dinner.
- The groom engraved with the wedding date, something to play in the hotel room while the suits are pressed.
- Father's Day for the dad who taught you the game, with a line about every move he showed you.
- Graduation a desk-drawer game engraved with the name and class year for a dorm room or a first office.
- Birthdays a strategy game for the kid who needs to put the controller down, engraved with the birthday year.
- Christmas a stocking-sized gift for a traveller, a commuter or a grandparent who plays with the grandchildren.
- Corporate and client gifts engraved with a client's name or a company milestone for something that lives on the desk, not in a drawer.
- Retirement a travel set for the person who finally has time for a long game, engraved with the years of service.
- Best friend engraved with an inside joke for the friend you have been beating, or losing to, for years.
- Grandparents a set to keep at grandma's house for family visits, engraved with the family name.
Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game size and materials
| Size | Board size open 7"L x 6.4"W; board size closed 6.4"L x 3.5"W |
|---|---|
| Material | Sleek aluminum case with a metal board inside |
| What is included | One aluminum travel chess case containing the miniature checkerboard and the round magnetic markers that represent each chess piece |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house on the top of the silver case with a short message or name, up to 3 lines of up to 24 characters each (spaces and punctuation count) |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The round magnetic markers stick solidly to the metal board, so a game can be played in a car or on a plane.
- Close the case and all of the pieces stay intact, which keeps the set together between games.
How the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game is personalized
- Type your engraving text into the personalization field on this page: up to 3 lines of up to 24 characters each, counting spaces and punctuation.
- Set your quantity, whether that is one set for a graduate or one for every groomsman.
- HansonEllis engraves the top of the aluminum case in-house and ships it insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for your travel chess set
- A groomsman's name with the wedding date underneath, one case per attendant.
- A father's or grandfather's name with the line about who taught whom to play.
- The graduate's name and class year for a dorm desk or a first apartment.
- A short challenge such as "Your Move" for a best friend or a longtime rival.
- A company name with a client's name and the year for a corporate thank-you.
Quote ideas for your Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game
- Checkmate
- Your Move, Dad
- Best Man, Best Moves / Thank You, Andrew
- Groomsman / Daniel Reyes / 06.12.2027
- Think Three / Moves Ahead
- Dad, You Taught Me / Every Move I Know
- Class of 2027 / Nathan Brooks
- Happy Birthday / Grandpa Joe
- Retired, Not Outplayed / 1996 - 2026
- Game Night Champion / The Wells Family
Which one should I choose
Shoppers comparing travel chess options are usually deciding between a magnetic set that closes up and a board that has to stay put.
| Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game | Choose it when the game has to travel: magnetic markers that hold position in a car or plane, a case that shuts on the game, and a name engraved on the lid. |
|---|---|
| A full-size wooden chess set | Choose it when the game lives on one table at home and the pieces never need to survive a journey. |
| A folding cardboard travel game | Choose it only as a throwaway; nothing holds the pieces in place and there is no lid to engrave. |
If the gift is for someone who flies, commutes or visits grandchildren, the engraved aluminum pocket set is the one that actually gets played.
Ordering the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game for weddings and events
Ordering the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game for a bachelor party, a groomsmen group or a company event is straightforward. There is no minimum, so order one set or one for every attendant on the list. If each case should be engraved with a different name, order the full quantity and then email your list of names to [email protected] so it can be matched to your order. Company logos are engraved by custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected], where a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping, and for a wedding you should order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game
How big is the aluminum travel chess set?
The board measures 7"L x 6.4"W open and the case is 6.4"L x 3.5"W closed, so it fits a glovebox, a carry-on pocket or a desk drawer.
What comes inside the case?
The aluminum case opens to a miniature checkerboard and round magnetic markers that represent each chess piece. Close the case and all of the pieces stay intact.
Can you really play on a plane or in a car?
Yes. The markers stick solidly to the metal board, so the position holds while you play in the car or on a plane rather than sliding around.
Are the pieces shaped like chess pieces?
They are round magnetic markers that represent each chess piece, which is what keeps the set flat enough to close up and travel.
Where is the engraving on the Personalized Aluminum Silver Travel Pocket Chessboard Game?
On the top of the silver case, engraved in-house by HansonEllis with a short message or name.
How many characters can I engrave on the case?
Up to 3 lines with a maximum of 24 characters per line, counting spaces and punctuation. That is enough for a name, a role such as Groomsman, and a date.
Can I have our company logo engraved on the chess set?
Yes, by custom order. Email your logo as a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]. A logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved.
Can each set be engraved with a different name?
Yes. Order the quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can I see a proof before the case is engraved?
Yes. Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check your text carefully before ordering. Call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 with any questions.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Order a single travel chess set or one for the whole groomsmen party. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
How long does it take to get an engraved travel chess set?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days, then 2 to 5 days shipping within the US. Rush production is 3 to 5 days and expedite is 1 to 3 days. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead when you can.
Do you ship internationally, and can I return it?
International shipping is by request; the cart calculates US shipping only and international orders cannot be rushed, so email [email protected] for a quote. Engraved sets are made to order and final sale unless defective, while an unengraved set can be returned within 14 days.
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Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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