Folding Chess Set - Chess Draughts & Backgammon Set

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Three games in one · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

One board. Three generations.

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3 games in 1
Folds flat
Wood board
All pieces included
32 x 16cm
Gift-wrapped
30-day returns
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Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

Teaching chess the way your dad taught you

Most children learn chess on a phone. You want your 7-year-old to learn on a proper set, sat across from you, moving pieces you can both see and touch. The Folding Chess Set with Draughts & Backgammon is wood, folds to 5cm thick, and travels anywhere. It's the board that stays on the coffee table until bedtime, then packs into a bag for a weekend away.

When your child beats you at chess for the first time, it happens between the two of you, no screen, no distraction. That moment stays with them.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What comes in the set

Everything you need for three games, packed in signature Jaques of London gift wrap with hand-tied ribbon.

Folding wooden chess set board open, showing checkered squares and playing pieces arranged

In the box

Folding wood board

Made from 100% wood, solid and robust. Folds completely flat to 5.08cm (2 inches) with a magnetic hinge. Measures 32 x 16cm when open. Storage compartment built in under the board to keep all pieces safe.

✓ Hinged fold mechanism
✓ Magnetic closure
✓ Internal piece storage

Complete set of chess pieces, draughts pieces, and backgammon pieces displayed

In the box

Pieces for 3 games

Chess set with 32 pieces (16 per side). Draughts set with 24 pieces (12 per side). Backgammon pieces included. All pieces fit inside the board. No additional purchases needed.

✓ 32 chess pieces
✓ 24 draughts pieces
✓ Backgammon stones

Closed folding chess set, flat and compact, ready to travel

Play style

Travel-ready design

Fits into a school bag or cabin luggage. Take it to your parents' house, on holiday, or leave it on the side table without it dominating the room. Your child can play anywhere: kitchen table, garden, grandparents' living room.

✓ Flat when closed
✓ Lightweight wood
✓ Portable anywhere

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While they play

What your child learns through play

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Strategic thinking

Chess forces children to plan 3 moves ahead. Draughts builds pattern recognition. Both games train a 7-year-old to think through consequences before moving.

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Problem-solving

Every game presents a new puzzle. Your child learns to adapt strategy when your attack changes, to spot threats, and to find solutions under gentle pressure.

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One-on-one connection

No screen, no background noise. Playing together on a real board creates space for conversation and teaches your child that sitting across from another person is how learning happens.

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Patience and focus

A chess game takes 20 minutes. Your child learns to stay with a task, to wait for their turn, and to sit with a decision before moving.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents and grandparents trust this set

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.6/5 from 102 reviews of this product · 4.6 average across 46,000+ Jaques reviews on Reviews.io and Trustpilot

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

First game in 15 minutes

Your child can learn draughts rules and play a full game in one sitting. Chess takes longer to master, but you can play together from day one.

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Three complete games

Chess, draughts, backgammon. If your child gets bored with one, switch to another. All pieces stay inside the board, so nothing gets lost.

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100% wood

Solid board that travels

No plastic, no flimsy cardboard. Folds to 5cm and fits anywhere. Strong enough for daily play, light enough to pack without thinking about it.

Why this matters right now

231 years Britain's oldest games company Est. 1795. We invented the Staunton Chess Set. Our chess sets are in schools, clubs, and homes across the world because we know how the game is meant to be played.

23,000+ Orders from parents like you Families trust Jaques of London to make games worth keeping. They come back for chess sets, board games, wooden toys, because quality lasts.

100 million Games and toys sold Over 231 years, we've made the games that teach children how to think, compete, and enjoy sitting with another person.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why this set, not a children's chess board

	Jaques Folding Chess Set - Chess Draughts & Backgammon Set	Cheap Alternatives
Three games in one	✅	❌ Single game only
Folds flat for travel	✅	❌ Stays on table
All pieces included	✅	⚠️ Buy pieces separately
Wood, not plastic	✅	❌ Plastic board
Suits ages 6 to 80	✅	❌ Children only
Gift-wrapped with ribbon	✅	❌ Arrives in box
Built-in storage	✅	⚠️ Loose pieces

Jaques

✅ Three games
✅ Folds flat
✅ All pieces
✅ Solid wood
✅ Ages 6 to 80
✅ Gift-wrapped
✅ Storage built in

Cheap alternatives

❌ One game only
❌ Table only
⚠️ Buy extra
❌ Plastic
❌ Kids only
❌ Plain box
⚠️ Loose pieces

Gift-wrapped and ready to teach

Was £47.99

Folding Chess Set - Chess Draughts & Backgammon Set: £35.99

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Questions & answers

Questions from parents buying this set

Is this the right set for a 6-year-old?

Yes. Draughts has 12 pieces per side and simpler rules, so your 6-year-old can play a full game and win within 20 minutes. Chess takes longer to master, but you can sit together and play from day one, moving pieces and learning as you go. Both games teach patience and thinking ahead.

Will the pieces stay in the box when it's closed?

Yes. The board has a built-in storage compartment underneath. All 32 chess pieces, 24 draughts pieces, and backgammon stones fit inside when the board is folded. Close the lid and nothing moves during travel.

How long does a game usually take?

Draughts takes 15 to 30 minutes. Chess takes 20 to 45 minutes depending on how fast your child thinks. Backgammon is quicker, 10 to 20 minutes. You teach the rules; your child plays at their own pace.

Is this set suitable for adults too?

Completely. The board is 32 x 16cm, a proper playing size. Grandparents often buy this set to play with grandchildren, then find themselves playing each other during holidays. One customer, Catherine McCulloch, called it a perfect gift for any occasion because three generations can use it.

How much does it cost?

The Folding Chess Set - Chess Draughts & Backgammon Set is £35.99 today (down from £47.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Gift-wrapped and ready to teach

Was £47.99

Folding Chess Set - Chess Draughts & Backgammon Set: £35.99

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

We invented the Staunton Chess Set in 1849. For 175 years, we've made the boards that teach children how to think strategically, how to sit with another person, and how competition teaches respect. The Folding Chess Set with Draughts & Backgammon carries that same craft: solid wood, three games that grow with your child, and a design that travels so you can teach anywhere. We make games worth keeping because we know that the moment you teach your child to play properly is the moment they start to think.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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