❤ Love Gambit & Arctic Night: The Ultimate Travel Chess

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

🌸 1. Love Gambit (Valentine's Special)

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!

❄ 2. Arctic Night (Original)

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.

⚙ Key Features

⏸ "Pause & Play" Mechanic

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.

👻 The "Shadow" Mechanic

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.

📱 Digital Ready

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.

⚖ Turn Tracker

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.

🖨 Printing & Assembly

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!

📏 Dimensions & Specs

• 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! ❤