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For your purchasing consideration.... A beautiful handcrafted Magnetic Travel Chess Set from The House of Staunton! It is crafted from Golden Rosewood & Maple and is the Strongest Magnetic Travel Set on the Market. What makes it the ultimate is that it also features a revolutionary two-part closure system that allows you to save your position for future use. Simply fold down the flaps and it's ready for transport. This travel set also features a new pattern of Wooden Chessmen, which are very robust in stature, like the travel sets of old. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this item details the following defects: They playing surface is rotated 90 degrees inside of the case. A few pieces have green stains on them (As seen in photographs). One of the dark Knights has been replaced and does not 100% match the other (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $149.95. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

Transform your chess game with unexpected opening strategies from Secrets of Opening Surprises Volume 13. This collection delivers unconventional yet proven opening ideas that deviate from mainstream theory before move six, allowing you to surprise opponents without memorizing extensive theory. Perfect for club players and tournament competitors who want to save study time while gaining practical advantages. Inside you'll find innovative approaches like the North Sea Defence, Williams Anti-Grünfeld Variation, Budapest Gambit Delayed, and Carlsen-inspired Scotch Game variations. Each chapter provides complete analysis from renowned chess authors including Jeroen Bosch, Simon Williams, and Efstratios Grivas. These SOS variations help you control the game early while forcing opponents into unfamiliar territory. Whether you play Sicilian, French, Spanish, or Slav defenses, this volume offers fresh perspectives that work against common opening systems. Save hours of study time while adding powerful surprise weapons to your repertoire. Ideal for players rated 1400-2200 who want practical results without theoretical overload. Discover how to implement these surprising strategies in your next tournament or club game.