Unroll, play and pack away with the Jaques Roll Up Chess Set, the travel-ready game that keeps clever minds sharp wherever your next move takes you. Whether you're looking for the perfect game for a weekend away, or simply want a tidier way to store a classic, this portable chess set is check-mate for on-the-go fun.
The board rolls up neatly and fastens with a press stud, making it as elegant to store as it is satisfying to play on. Unroll it on any flat surface and you're ready to play in seconds. No box, no fuss, just beautifully crafted chess wherever life takes you. Complete with flat travel counters, this is a set designed for real life on the move. Lightweight, compact and ready for any adventure.
Delivery & Returns
🚚 Fast Delivery – Ships within 2-3 business days
🔄 60-day warranty
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- ⭐ Roll Up Leather Chess Board Rolls and fastens with press stud for easy storage and travel
- ⭐ Travel Chess Counters Full set of playing pieces designed for on-the-go play
- ⭐ Size 35cm x 26cm
- ⭐ Travel-Ready Design – Rolls up in seconds, fastens with a press stud and fits neatly into a bag, making it the perfect portable chess set for holidays, commutes and weekends away
- ⭐ Suitable for All Levels – Whether it's a first chess set or an upgrade for a seasoned player, this timeless set works beautifully for beginners and experienced players alike
- ⭐ Complete & Ready to Play – Everything needed for a full game is included, with flat travel counters keeping it compact and easy to pack
- ⭐ Strategic Thinking - Chess builds planning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills with every game, making it one of the most rewarding games a child or adult can learn
- ⭐ Screen-Free Entertainment – A sophisticated, engaging alternative to screens that keeps minds active and focused during travel or downtime
- ⭐ Bonding Over Play – A shared game of chess creates genuine quality time, whether it's parent and child, siblings or friends facing off across the board
Independent Customer Reviews
5.0/5 from 4 reviews of this product
Delivery Information
Explore our delivery services and choose the perfect option for you.
All options are UK Mainland only unless stated. Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets & Luxury Chess are excluded from ParcelShop and Premium delivery see below:
🚚 ParcelShop Delivery – EVRI (3-5 Working Days)
- £3.95 for all orders
🚚 Standard Delivery – EVRI (3-5 Working Days)
- £4.50 for all orders
🚚 Standard Delivery – FedEx (2-3 Working Days)
- £5.95 for all orders
- Includes Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets (3–5 Working Days)
- Includes Luxury Chess (5–10 Working Days)
🚚 Premium Delivery – FedEx (Next Working Day)
- £7.95 for all orders
- Order by 1pm Monday – Friday for next-working-day delivery
(excludes weekends & bank holidays)
- Postcode exclusions may apply
🚚 Northern Ireland Standard Delivery – EVRI (7-10 Working Days)
- £7.95 for all orders
- This option is not available for orders that include Croquet Mallets, Croquet Sets & Luxury Chess
*All Orders placed after 1pm on Monday-Friday and placed on a weekend or Bank Holiday will be processed on the next working day.
Returns FAQ's
We want you to absolutely love your new toy! 🧸💛 But if something’s not quite right, no worries, we make returns as easy as a game of tic-tac-toe! You’ve got until 31 January 2027 to send it back, hassle-free. 🎉 Want to know exactly how it works? Check out the process in our next question where we break it all down! 🔍✨
For more information please read our full FAQ on returns page.
Sending something back? No worries, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…4! 🎲✨ Here’s how it works:
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Reach out to our super-friendly Customer Service Team 🦸♂️💬 Just let us know what you’d like to return and why—we’re here to help!
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We’ll send you a step-by-step guide and a handy returns form. 📩 No guesswork needed, we make it smooth and simple!
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Pop your item back in its original packaging and send it our way. 📦🚚 (Make sure it’s unused, and don’t forget your proof of postage!)
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Once your return lands safely with us, we’ll process your refund faster than you can say abracadabra!
Easy peasy! Got questions? Just give us a shout we’re happy to help! 🎉😊 Check out our full returns page here.
Great question! Once you’ve sent your return back to us (don’t forget to keep your proof of postage! 📩), we’ll work our magic and process your refund within 7 working days. 💰✨ It’ll go straight back to your original payment method, easy peasy! If you need any help along the way, just give us a shout! 🎉 Click here to contact us.
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Storage mechanism | Rolls up, fastens with press stud | Loose pieces in a box or drawstring bag |
| Ready to play | Unrolls onto any flat surface in seconds | Board needs unfolding or box needs opening and sorting |
| Pieces included | Full set of flat travel counters designed for the board | Mismatched or generic counters not sized to the set |
| Maker | Made by Jaques of London, games since 1795 | Unnamed factory origin with no design history |
Questions parents ask
Roll up chess set vs normal chess set, which should I get for travel
The roll up board fastens shut with a press stud and fits in a bag, unlike a boxed set. It unrolls onto any flat surface and is ready to play in seconds, so it suits travel over a traditional boxed board.
What size is the travel chess board when rolled up
The board measures 35cm x 26cm flat, and rolls down smaller for packing. It is designed to fit neatly into a bag rather than take up case space.
Are the travel chess pieces flat or standard 3D Staunton pieces
The set uses flat travel counters, not upright carved pieces. This keeps the whole set compact enough to roll and pack rather than rattle around loose.
What age is the roll up chess set suitable for
It is suggested from around 6 to 7 years old. The same set works for a first game as well as an experienced adult player, so it does not need replacing as a child improves.
Does the roll up chess board come with everything needed to play, or do I need to buy pieces separately
Everything for a full game is included, board and flat travel counters together. There is nothing else to source before you can start playing.
How does the roll up board close, does it need a bag or box
It rolls up and fastens shut with a press stud, no separate box or bag needed. That is the whole storage mechanism, so there is nothing extra to lose or carry.
Is a roll up chess set a good gift for someone who travels a lot
It is built specifically for weekends away, commutes and holidays, unrolling onto any flat surface in seconds. That makes it suited to gifting for a traveller rather than a set that needs a table at home.
Can adults use this set or is it just a children's travel toy
It suits beginners and experienced players alike, not just children. The same board works as a first chess set or as an upgrade for someone who already plays.
Ready when you are
Travel Chess Set - Roll-up Leather Chess Board
Was £80.99
£64.99 19% off
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