--- product_id: 3144732 title: "3 Man Chess" brand: "3 man chess" price: "NT$3435" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "3 Man Chess" url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/3144732-3-man-chess store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # 19-inch diameter, portable round board 48 Staunton pieces, 3-player sets Heavy cotton fiber hinge tape, crack-resistant 3 Man Chess **Brand:** 3 man chess **Price:** NT$3435 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ♟️ Elevate your chess game — where strategy meets social thrill! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 3 Man Chess by 3 man chess - **How much does it cost?** NT$3435 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/3144732-3-man-chess) ## Best For - 3 man chess enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 3 man chess brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Distinctive Staunton Pieces:** 48 solid plastic pieces with felt bottoms for smooth, silent moves. - • **Innovative Round Board Layout:** Curved rings and a void center create fresh strategic dimensions beyond traditional chess. - • **Durable Design for Endless Play:** Hinged PVC board with reinforced cotton tape ensures longevity and easy transport. - • **Triple the Strategy, Triple the Fun:** Engage in dynamic 3-player chess battles that redefine classic tactics. - • **Perfect for Social Chess Enthusiasts:** Ideal for millennials craving unique, intellectually stimulating group games. ## Overview 3 Man Chess is a premium, portable 3-player chess set featuring a 19-inch round PVC board with durable cotton-fiber hinges. It includes 48 Staunton-style solid plastic pieces in three colors, designed for smooth play with felt bottoms. This innovative variant preserves classic chess rules while introducing complex multi-player dynamics on a uniquely curved board, perfect for strategic minds seeking fresh challenges and social engagement. ## Description Play chess with 3 people at the same time with this three player chess game. Without compromising any of the rules, strategy, or fun of Chess, this variant board has been developed that accommodates three players. The only changes from conventional chess are some protocol issues that must be followed to maintain order where the teams border each other, which is simple and necessary. The complexities of the third player are infinite. Your threatened piece may be allowed to maintain occupancy as your position is beneficial to the threatening player. But how long can it last? This scenario may exist all over the board. There are multiple trust and doubt situations among all players. Review: A worthwhile variant - From my boardgamegeek.com review: In my opinion, people who love the game of chess TEND to be chess-purists for whom tinkering with the system they have spent so much effort to master occurs as a reduction of the advantages they have fought to hold. However, I can heartily recommend this variation to you if you fall into any of the following 3 categories: 1.) You enjoy chess and are open to new ways of playing. 2.) You have already played other chess variants and enjoyed them. 3.) You know how the pieces move but want to even the playing field against players with more chess skill than you. I'm not sure this game is well suited to players who don't have a ready familiarity with classical chess. I have found 3MC to be more open-ended and nebulous in its tactical and strategic options, and a player without much chess experience might well be overwhelmed. The game has been well thought-out and the rules sheet (1 page, front and back!) has proven to be functionally inclusive of any and all situations I have encountered thus far in play, despite a slightly awkward presentation; it's as if you were looking at the designer's notes, unedited. The rules concerning the "moats" between opposing players' rooks are particularly crucial and a bit tricky- make sure you understand them comprehensively. Don't underestimate how much different a round chess board is from a square one! The realized concepts of the void in the center of the board and the curving paths along the diagonals are extraordinarily innovative! Likewise, the fact that the rows of squares have become RINGS creates an extremely compelling departure from familiar chess. The lines denoting these curving paths will undoubtedly cause some peering which could strain the eyes a bit, but I'm not sure how they could be improved upon; if they were made brighter and more distinct from one another they would very likely create a much more distracting and confusing mess of the board's overall appearance. The game is a bit broken in a limited sense. Simply put, if two of the players consistently work in tandem to defeat a third player, no amount of skill can likely prevent that player's defeat. However, the same can be said of ANY "cutthroat" game I can think of playing. In games of 3 Man Chess, temporary and momentary alliances form and shift which makes for very dynamic play, but there never seems to be an impulse for it to become entirely 2 against 1. It could be considered a drawback that the player count must always be exactly 3. Also, one of the players will frequently have to wait while the remaining two finish. Overall, though, I have found the merits of this chess variant easily outweigh its shortcomings. Lastly, I do think the price is a bit high for the components, but the board IS pretty cool and I have enjoyed it beyond my money's worth regardless. I wish it were named differently, because my opponents have often been women. :) Review: Awesome hit!!!!!!!!!!! - This game was a great hit! We had Christmas yesterday with the kids and grandkids. My main reason for purchasing this was to allow at least 3 of the 4 guys the ability to play chess at the same time. Luckily it was the last gift opened - the pièce de résistance! I tell you the excitement at the table was INTENSE!!!!!!!!!! Three of the guys got started immediately! They all enjoyed it, had never heard of such a game, and just couldn't believe how much fun they were having. Game is worth the money. Have a feeling we are going to have company more often now!!!!!!! Update: Wound up purchasing another one so when the grandsons went home they could play with their father when he comes to visit!!!!!!!!!! ## Features - The board is 1/8 inch (3mm) thick, 19 inches (48cm) in diameter, made of PVC plastic, & weighs 12 ounces (.34kg). The 3 sections are hinged together [with a heavy cotton fiber tape that will not crack over time], and unfold to produce the round board which can be lifted, and carried to another table if necessary. - Game comes with 48 Staunton style pieces which are solid plastic with felt bottoms, comprising 3 teams of 16 pieces each, black, gray, and ivory in color. - King is 2.5 inches (64mm) tall, with a 1-inch (25mm) diameter base - Includes chess board, pieces, and rule sheet packaged in shrink wrapped store shelf retail box. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004FX4TYG | | Best Sellers Rank | #286,759 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #7,650 in Board Games (Toys & Games) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (474) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2 pounds | | Item model number | 3 Man Chess | | Language | Unknown | | Manufacturer | 3 Man Chess | | Manufacturer recommended age | 13 years and up | | Product Dimensions | 19 x 19 x 0.04 inches | ## Images ![3 Man Chess - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iJwGFYEqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: So... the first move is to take the other guys rook?** A: Ha, Ha. No..................... there are some rules variations regarding adjacent players. It is a fun variation and well thought out. **Q: does it come with instructions?** A: The game does come with instructions along with a good introduction. **Q: Hello, is it possible to send it to switzerland? Kind regards** A: For worldwide shipping, please go to: www.3manchess.com Thank you. **Q: Can you deliver to Germany?** A: Yes, we ship worldwide from the U.S. For international shipping please order from: www.3manchess.com Thanks! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A worthwhile variant *by M***T on May 14, 2014* From my boardgamegeek.com review: In my opinion, people who love the game of chess TEND to be chess-purists for whom tinkering with the system they have spent so much effort to master occurs as a reduction of the advantages they have fought to hold. However, I can heartily recommend this variation to you if you fall into any of the following 3 categories: 1.) You enjoy chess and are open to new ways of playing. 2.) You have already played other chess variants and enjoyed them. 3.) You know how the pieces move but want to even the playing field against players with more chess skill than you. I'm not sure this game is well suited to players who don't have a ready familiarity with classical chess. I have found 3MC to be more open-ended and nebulous in its tactical and strategic options, and a player without much chess experience might well be overwhelmed. The game has been well thought-out and the rules sheet (1 page, front and back!) has proven to be functionally inclusive of any and all situations I have encountered thus far in play, despite a slightly awkward presentation; it's as if you were looking at the designer's notes, unedited. The rules concerning the "moats" between opposing players' rooks are particularly crucial and a bit tricky- make sure you understand them comprehensively. Don't underestimate how much different a round chess board is from a square one! The realized concepts of the void in the center of the board and the curving paths along the diagonals are extraordinarily innovative! Likewise, the fact that the rows of squares have become RINGS creates an extremely compelling departure from familiar chess. The lines denoting these curving paths will undoubtedly cause some peering which could strain the eyes a bit, but I'm not sure how they could be improved upon; if they were made brighter and more distinct from one another they would very likely create a much more distracting and confusing mess of the board's overall appearance. The game is a bit broken in a limited sense. Simply put, if two of the players consistently work in tandem to defeat a third player, no amount of skill can likely prevent that player's defeat. However, the same can be said of ANY "cutthroat" game I can think of playing. In games of 3 Man Chess, temporary and momentary alliances form and shift which makes for very dynamic play, but there never seems to be an impulse for it to become entirely 2 against 1. It could be considered a drawback that the player count must always be exactly 3. Also, one of the players will frequently have to wait while the remaining two finish. Overall, though, I have found the merits of this chess variant easily outweigh its shortcomings. Lastly, I do think the price is a bit high for the components, but the board IS pretty cool and I have enjoyed it beyond my money's worth regardless. I wish it were named differently, because my opponents have often been women. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome hit!!!!!!!!!!! *by A***L on December 20, 2021* This game was a great hit! We had Christmas yesterday with the kids and grandkids. My main reason for purchasing this was to allow at least 3 of the 4 guys the ability to play chess at the same time. Luckily it was the last gift opened - the pièce de résistance! I tell you the excitement at the table was INTENSE!!!!!!!!!! Three of the guys got started immediately! They all enjoyed it, had never heard of such a game, and just couldn't believe how much fun they were having. Game is worth the money. Have a feeling we are going to have company more often now!!!!!!! Update: Wound up purchasing another one so when the grandsons went home they could play with their father when he comes to visit!!!!!!!!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderfully well-thought out game of chess for 3 people! *by L***E on January 20, 2015* I bought this as a gift for an incredibly intelligent guy who finds just about everything too boring to be believed. His hobby is to teach youngsters how to play chess, so I thought he could use this with the two oldest of the youngsters to get to both of them at the same time. Wow. This was the hit of the Christmas Eve festivities! With the adults! Chess tourneys all through the night...for the next few days, he brought this set with him to play with his peers...never mind the kids. He tried (repeatedly) to explain to me why this game is so vastly superior to the "3-D" Trekkie Chess that was the rage a few years ago. Most of it went over my head but I did understand that this is an extremely well though-out game, the rules are clear. The pieces move in new ways that initially are unpredictable and enhances enjoyment of the game. So...yup...this was well worth the purchase. ## Frequently Bought Together - 3 Man Chess - PacoSako Peace Chess Game, Super Fun for Chess Lovers, Make Peace While Playing Chess, not War - Chess Set Board Game for Peace Makers | 2-Players --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/3144732-3-man-chess](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/3144732-3-man-chess) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*