Magnetic chess in a hinged box

Wooden luxury chess with a magnetic surface in a folding box with hinges and special slots for convenient storage of the pieces. The world's oldest strategy board game is a favorite pastime for young and old. The word "shah" comes from Persian and means emperor, and the word mat means dead. Whoever kills the opposing emperor wins the game. India, Persia and even China argue for the homeland of chess. Its origin is really ancient - probably between the 3rd and 4th centuries. The most likely Indian origin, as a derivative of the game of chess. With the different properties (movements of the figures and their placement), the game reflected the composition and properties of the then Indian army, formed by four parts: elephants, battle towers, horses and infantry. From India it also spread to Persia, and after its conquest by the Arabs, they brought the game to Europe. In a classic folding box with hinges and special slots for convenient storage of the figures. When opened, the box turns into a game board with impressive dimensions of 38x38 cm. The game of chess develops strategic thinking, logic and concentration.. Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 2.7 cm.. Age: 7+ years