Magnetic Chess sets can be played on the wall or taken down to play on a table. The board is printed on canvas and the pieces hold a strong magnet in the bottom to hold to the board firmly. The playing pieces are made from molded plastic to keep them lighter weight. This is both art & play! The 3-dimensional effect of the pieces holding to the board creates a genuine conversation piece. 1000's of 5 star reviews let us know how much customers love this item as both a gift & self purchase.