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The "Little Button" has squares that are 5/8" on a side and it opens to 5-1/8" x 5-5/8". The pieces are much like rounded plastic discs with magnets. Everything is housed in a sturdy plastic case which is 3" x 5-1/8" closed. (All dimensions approximate.)
Review On Apr 24, 2010by Paul Neubauer of Muncie, IN
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Little Button Magnetic Travel Set
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I am always on the lookout for a good, low-cost portable, easy-to-use travel set that I can carry around for analysis without losing the position. For this purpose, a set with magnetic button-style pieces seems nearly ideal. A set with traditional stand-up pieces with magnetic bases tends to either require taking down the position in order to move it or else becomes too large to carry conviently. I have had a set of this type for many years, but the color is wearing off the board and one of the pawns has lost its contrasting piece that identifies it.
So, with its very economical price, the Little Button Magnetic Travel Set struck me as worth trying even if it didn't turn out well. In fact, I almost bought two of them. I don't regret buying one, but I'm glad I didn't buy two.
Only a few chess players work at chess to the best of their abilities.
Boris Gelfand
Puzzle Answer
1.Rd7! Bxd7 2.Qxd7 Qb6+ 3.Kh1 Re8 4.Rxe7! Rxe7 5.Bd6 Qxd6 6.Qxd6+- Gelfand-Salov, Madrid 1996 (Source: Anthology of Chess Combinations)
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