January 26, 2026
Description
Meet the "Love Gambit" — a special Valentine's Edition of the ultra-compact travel chess set designed for couples. Whether you are playing for fun or playing for a "wish" (loser cooks dinner!), this set is the perfect romantic gift that combines engineering precision with emotional value.
Also featuring the classic "Arctic Night" edition for those who prefer a sleek, professional look.
💘 Two Editions, Two Moods
This edition captures the essence of a "Strawberry Marshmallow" aesthetic. By combining Vivid Pink with a soft Skin/Powder Pink, we created a set that feels romantic, tender, and fun. It is the perfect gift for February 14th—try including a note challenging your partner to a game where the winner gets a wish granted!
For those who appreciate a tactical and sharp aesthetic, the "Deep Freeze" theme offers a professional alternative. The high-contrast mix of Navy Blue and Ice Blue draws inspiration from engineering blueprints and dark mode interfaces, making it ideal for serious play.
Life happens, and sometimes you need to stop the game mid-match. This set features a sliding lid designed to lock the pieces in place perfectly using pure friction fit engineering—no magnets required. You can safely throw the closed board in your bag and shake it; your position will remain saved exactly as you left it.
We eliminated the need for bulky pouches to store captured pieces. The solution is elegant and simple: just flip the captured piece upside down. The bottom of each piece is textured (grey), transforming it into a flat "shadow" that blends into the background. This keeps your board clean and self-contained.
Designed for the modern player, the set features a matte finish to eliminate glare and high-contrast color schemes. This makes the board instantly readable by Chess Scanning Apps (like Chess.com or Lichess). You can scan your physical game in seconds to analyze your strategy digitally.
Never forget whose turn it is after a break. The side frame includes a built-in, mechanical W / B (White/Black) switch. It is simple to use and satisfying to click, ensuring fair play every time.
The entire design utilizes 45° chamfers to print completely without supports.
Recommended Settings:
Layer Height: 0.2mm
Wall Generator: Arachne (Crucial for fine details on piece icons)
Infill: 15% Triangles
Bottom Shell Layers: 3
Supports: None
Assembly: Simply print the parts, snap the tiny switch into the side slot, and slide the lid into the grooves. You are ready to play!
Board Size: 184 x 178 mm (Fits perfectly in a backpack or glovebox)
Thickness: 11 mm (Closed) / 5 mm (Open)
Weight: ~216 g
Material: PLA (Eco-friendly bio-plastic)
Designed in Ukraine 🇺🇦 by Dadikonna. If you like this model, please leave a like and share your make! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤
License:
Standard Digital File License
Konstantin Radchenko
