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StickyChess July 28, 2002
StickyChess is not sticky...but it does stick! A few weeks ago they placed an advertisement here in The Chessville Weekly, and a few days later I received a couple of StickyChess sets in the mail to try out. I'll tell you what I think, but first let's take a look at StickyGames. This company produces travel sets for chess, checkers, and backgammon. They urge you to "Throw it!!! Drop it!!! Stuff it in your pocket!!!" Do so, and the pieces they say will stay on the board. These products use a velcro-like hook & loop material to accomplish this feat, allowing you to play just about anywhere without messing up the position.
StickyGames offers two sizes of chess sets: small (7½x7½) or large (10x10), both for under $20. Sets can be ordered either directly from StickyGames, or at nine retail outlets in North America, and one in Europe.
I found the small set to be less practical then the larger one. It simply won't lie flat when unrolled. The larger set also suffers from this problem, but to a lesser extent. It folds into thirds and is secured by two elastic loops. Missing is a place to put captured pieces. Among the positives is the fact that the pieces really do stay put. A friend and I put their claim to the test, and threw the board back & forth during a game, with nary a piece out of place. The ranks and files are velcro strips that are woven together, providing a very flexible surface that allows the board to roll up easily for storage or travel. While I didn't try the set in a swimming pool, it does appear to be water resistant. If you're the active sort, always on the go, this is a perfect set for you; I keep mine in my backpack at all times. StickyChess is the perfect alternative to magnetic or electronic sets. Check it out here.
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