Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set*
Game on. Take your game to the next level with this Wooden folding chessboard. This board game is a convenient way to take your game with you when traveling, and the magnetic wood chess pieces hold their squares when the board is knocked by a tray table, a porch step or the back seat of a car. Keep all your wooden chess pieces inside the chess board dual drawers so it doesn't get lost. One drawer slides out from each end for the pieces you have taken, then slides back in when the board folds shut and the whole game travels as one flat 10-inch square.
Get one side or both sides of the chessboard engraved with the competitor's name or favorite short slogan. Each side takes up to 48 characters on one line, which is room for a full name, a wedding date, a title such as Reigning Champion, or the kind of line the other player has to read at the start of every single match. Engrave one side and it is a keepsake; engrave both and it becomes a standing challenge between two people who will still be arguing over it in twenty years. Impress your family and friends by showing your chess skills with this beautifully designed chessboard.
The engraving is done in-house by HansonEllis, which has been personalizing gifts since 1999. That is why this mini chessboard works so well as a groomsman gift: instead of one more item that gets put away, it is a game a groom and his closest friend actually open on a quiet evening, with both their names cut into the wood. It reads the same way for a father and son who have played since childhood, for a grandfather who taught the family the game, and for a colleague who is finally retiring and has the hours to play again.
Add your engraving text for one side or both above, choose your quantity, and set up the first match.
Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set
Approximate Size: 10"W x 10"L x 1.3"H
Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set at a glance
The Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard is a folding wood chess set, approximately 10"W x 10"L x 1.3"H, with magnetic wood chess pieces that stay on their squares and two built-in drawers that hold every piece so nothing is lost in transit. One side or both sides of the board can be engraved in-house by HansonEllis with a player's name or a short slogan, up to 48 characters per side. It is a travel-sized game and a groomsman, father or retirement gift in one.
Best for: grooms buying for a best man or groomsmen, and families buying for a father or grandfather, who want a travel-sized chess set with two players' names engraved into the board itself.
Who the Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set is for
- Groomsmen and the best man engrave his name on one side and the groom's on the other, so the board records the match-up for good.
- Fathers and Father's Day the board a dad and his kids have played on for years, now with both their names cut into the wood.
- Grandfathers for the man who taught the family the game, engraved with his name and the year he started teaching it.
- Retirement gifts a colleague with time on his hands and a board that folds shut and travels with him.
- Graduation a portable set for a dorm room or first apartment, engraved with the graduate's name and class year.
- Birthdays a milestone birthday gift for the chess player who already owns everything else.
- Anniversaries two names and the date on opposite sides for a couple who compete over everything.
- Corporate and client gifts engraved with a client's name or a company milestone, a desk-side game rather than another mug.
- Best friend one side each, so the standing rematch has a permanent scoreboard.
- Christmas a self-contained gift that gets opened and played the same afternoon, with no pieces to hunt for.
Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set size and materials
| Size | Approximate Size: 10"W x 10"L x 1.3"H, folding |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood board with magnetic wood chess pieces |
| What is included | One wooden folding chessboard with dual storage drawers and a set of magnetic wood chess pieces |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house on one side or both sides of the board with a name or short slogan, up to 48 characters on one line per side |
| 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 chess pieces are magnetic and hold their squares, so the game can be played and moved without resetting the board.
- Both drawers store the pieces inside the board, which folds shut for travel.
How the Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set is personalized
- Decide whether you want one side or both sides of the chessboard engraved, and type the name or short slogan for each side into the personalization field on this page (up to 48 characters per side).
- Set your quantity. If you are ordering several boards and each one needs different text, email your list to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
- HansonEllis engraves the board in-house and ships it insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for the chessboard
- Both players' full names, one on each side of the board, for a permanent match-up.
- A groom's name on one side and a groomsman's on the other, with the wedding date added.
- A title instead of a name: Reigning Champion on one side, The Challenger on the other.
- A family name and the year the game entered the family, for a grandfather or father.
- A single line of good-natured trash talk the other player has to read before every game.
Quote ideas for your Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set
- Ethan Brooks / Noah Brooks
- The Reigning Champion / The Challenger
- Your Move, Dad / Checkmate, Son
- Best Man Owen / The Groom, Liam
- Grandpa's Board / Always Your Move
- Anna & Marcus / Est. 6.12.2027
- Class of 2027 / Play the Long Game
- Retired at Last / All the Time in the World
- Kings Are Made, Not Born / Prove It
- The Reyes Family / Since 1998
Which one should I choose
Shoppers looking at this board are usually weighing it against an ordinary travel chess set or a pocket magnetic set.
| Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set | Choose it when the gift should be both a real game and a keepsake: wood, magnetic pieces, drawers that hold every piece, and up to 48 engraved characters on one or both sides. |
|---|---|
| A plain folding travel chess set | Choose it only if you want a game and nothing more; it carries no names, so it never becomes the board a particular pair of players own. |
| A pocket magnetic chess set with no drawers | Choose it for the smallest possible pack size, and accept that loose pieces go missing between games. |
If the point of the gift is who is playing, not just that they play, the engraved Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard is the one to send.
Ordering the Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set for weddings and events
Ordering the Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard for a wedding party or a company event is straightforward. There is no minimum, so order one board or one for every groomsman. Each board can be engraved on one side or both sides, up to 48 characters per side; if every board needs different names, place the order for the full quantity and then email your list to [email protected] so each engraving is matched correctly. Company logos are handled as a 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 this is a pre-order item, so confirm the availability date before you build your timeline. For a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard with Magnetic Wood Chess Pieces Set
How big is the Wooden Dual Drawers Mini Chessboard?
The approximate size is 10"W x 10"L x 1.3"H. It is a mini, travel-sized board that folds shut, not a full tournament board.
Are the chess pieces included, and are they magnetic?
Yes. The set comes with magnetic wood chess pieces, and they hold their squares so the game survives being moved or bumped while you play.
Where do the chess pieces go when the board is closed?
Inside the board. There are two drawers, one at each end, so all the wooden chess pieces store inside the chess board and nothing gets lost between games.
How much text can be engraved on each side of the board?
Up to 48 characters on a single line per side, counting spaces and punctuation. You can engrave one side or both sides.
How is the chessboard personalized?
It is engraved in-house by HansonEllis with the competitor's name or a favorite short slogan. Enter your text in the personalization field on this page.
Can I engrave a company logo on the chessboard?
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 board have different names if I order several?
Yes. Order the quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so each board is matched to the right player.
Can I see a proof before the chessboard 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 you order. Ask in the order notes or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Order a single engraved chessboard or one for every groomsman. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
This is listed as a pre-order item, so when will it ship?
A pre-order is accepted now and ships when the item becomes available. For the current availability date, contact the customer loyalty team at [email protected] or call 310-878-9429 before you order.
How long does an engraved chessboard take?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days, plus 2 to 5 days US shipping. Rush (3 to 5 days) and expedite (1 to 3 days) production are available. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead when you can.
Can I return an engraved chessboard?
Personalized items are made to order and are final sale unless defective. A chessboard ordered with no personalization can be returned within 14 days. International shipping is by request; the cart calculates US shipping only, so email [email protected] for a quote.
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Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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