Classic boards and chess

Chess gift ideas by player: tournament-size wooden sets, magnetic travel boards, electronic boards that play online, and themed sets for fans.

Gift ideas for classic board games: cribbage boards for two to four, backgammon sets in wood or leather, Clue editions and Monopoly versions by age.

Choose a backgammon set gift by board size, case material and checker size, from wooden travel boards to leather tournament sets and personalized cases.

Pick a cribbage board by how many people play: 2 track for couples, 3 track for three players, and 4 player boards for partners, plus the 121-hole standard.

Compare electronic chess boards that connect to Lichess and Chess.com: the DGT Pegasus and the Chessnut Air, Pro, Evo and self-moving Move, by size and setup.

Choose a magnetic travel chess set by board size, square size and case: 10, 12 and 14 inch folding sets in wood or plastic, with checkers on some boards.

Themed chess sets for fans of games, films and TV: Super Mario's hand-painted collector set, Star Trek's three-level board and Lord of the Rings sets.

Compare Clue editions for a gift: the current Hasbro board game, Clue Junior for ages 4 and up, the Clue Suspect card game, and themed and vintage versions.

Choose a chess set gift by size and type: FIDE's 95 mm king and 5 to 6 cm squares, magnetic travel sets, DGT and Chessnut electronic boards, and giant sets.

Pick a Monopoly board game edition by age and group: Junior for ages 5+, Deal in 15 minutes, Signature Collection, Cheaters Edition and a 15+ Christmas edition.