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Chess Boards

The other half of the jigsaw - if you'll excuse the metaphor - is the chess board. It's easy to make a mistake with the board - spending the lion's share of your budget on the set of chess pieces whilst scrimping on the board. But it's a full half! We advise choosing appropriately therefore - if you've bought a luxury set, you need a luxury board - and here are some of the best the world has to offer. A chess board is as much a part of the display as the set - please remember this. As with any chess board, it should be kept out of extremes of heat, particularly direct sunlight for prolonged periods - this can discolor the board as with general wood items. (As an aside - we did have one customer that this happened to. He initially complained and we were about to send another board as replacement - but he then decided he actually liked the aged effect and didn't want it changed.)

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B2010 Luxury Redwood Chess Board 2 inch Squares
Size 20 inch x 20 inch. 2 inch squares. 1 inch thick. Weight 4.78kg (10 lb 8 oz).
The Redwood version of the luxury chess board section is colored in such a way as to really complement the darker shades of pieces. It's quite red in appearance. When we first saw this we were shocked by the obvious redness - but the board coloring grew on us so much that we now regard this as the classic excellent board in our inventory as long as your pieces are correspondingly dark. It's simply oustanding. The finish is such that it hosts luxury chess sets splendidly. The weight of the board is quite significant - over 4kg. This model has squares of just over 2 inches.
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B2017 Rosewood Heavy High Quality 2.4 inch Squares Chess Board
23 inch x 23 inch. 2.4 inch squares. Nearly 1 inch thick. Weight nearly 5kg (11 lbs)
A 2.4 inch version of this distinctive chess board in genuine solid rosewood. Excellent quality, thick and heavy chess board with superb rounded corners and edges. A traditional look and feel for an excellent quality chess board. Any set would be favoured by the board, but it is also very suitable for larger sets. Our craftsmen have obsessed over every feature to produce this chess board that "makes a statement" in any room.
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B2061 Deluxe Wenge and Maple Chess Board
Size 22x22 inch 0.75 inch thick 2.25 inch squares, weight 2.75kg
Deluxe Wenge and Maple chess board with border. Only high quality products are used in these chess boards to beautify and protect the wood, giving a smooth mat touch to the board and protecting players from light reflection. The crafting skill applied is the same used in producing fine wood furniture. The playing side as well as the rear of the board are made with high quality veneers and very special finishing. The wood appears natural and pleasing to the eye. Square size 2 3/16 inches.
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SB2001 Victorian Ivory Chess Board 1.5 inch Squares
Size 14 inches (36cm) with 1.5 inch squares 1 inch thick
Victorian design of chessboard to suit respective theme chess sets. Beautifully crafted and very high quality. Heavy for it's size, lovely detail on the dark squares
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SB2004 Walnut and Sycamore Chess Board with 2 inch Squares
Size 22 inches (55cm) with 2 inch squares 1 inch thick
Walnut and Sycamore 22 inch chessboard with generous margins for all your captured pieces (more will be going on your side - right?) Very good quality product with tiering effect and attractive beading inner border for the addition of discrete colour. A nice choice.
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B2009 Luxury Rosewood Chess Board 2 inch Squares
Size 20 inch x 20 inch. 2 inch squares. 1 inch thick. Weight 4.78kg (10 lb 8 oz).
The Rosewood version of the luxury chess board section is outstanding. The finish is such that it hosts luxury chess sets splendidly. The weight of the board is quite significant - over 4kg. This chessboard will add appeal to any chess set and is very reasonably priced for this level of luxury. One of the great things about this range of luxury chess boards is that they age very well. This model has squares of just over 2 inches.
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B2016 Heavy High Quality 2 inch Chess Board Squares
Sheesham. Size 20 inch x 20 inch. 2 inch squares. 1 inch thick. Weight 4kg (10 lb 8 oz).
A two inch version of this excellent distinctive chess board in genuine and solid sheesham wood - not veneer sheesham, this is solid sheesham! Very good quality thick and heavy chess board with superb rounded corners and edges. A traditional look and feel for this excellent quality chess board. Any ChessBaron set would be favoured by this board, but it is also very suitable for mid priced sets. Squares are 2 inches.
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B2027 Large Leatherette Italfama Chess Board 2.5 inch Squares
Size 23 inch x 23 inch. 2.5 inch squares. 0.5 inch thick. Weight 2.78kg (5 lb 8 oz).
This Italfama chess board is a large leatherette board suitable for larger sets. The surface has a rustic finish - attractively colored and bound at the edges with a leather effect that gives a very good quality overall look and feel.
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B2060 Maple and Santos Palisander Chess Board
Size 22x22 inch 0.75 inch thick 2.125 inch squares, weight 2.75kg
Maple and Santos Palisander chess board with border. Only high quality products are used in these chess boards to beautify and protect the wood, giving a smooth mat touch to the board and protecting players from light reflection. The crafting skill applied is the same used in producing fine wood furniture. The playing side as well as the rear of the board are made with high quality veneers and very special finishing. The wood appears natural and pleasing to the eye. Square size 2.125 inches.
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SB2003 Black Wengue and Maple with 1.4 inch Squares
Size 14 inches (36cm) with 1.4 inch squares 0.75 inch thick
Black Wengue and Maple Chess Board with 1.4 inch squares. Well crafted, well built chess board, very good value
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B3000 Leatherette Italfama Chess Board 2.0 inch Squares
Size 18 inch x 18 inch. 2 inch (just under) squares. 5/8 inch thick. 7/8 inch border.
This chess board is a large leatherette board suitable for larger sets. The surface has a rustic finish - attractively colored and decorated with a beautiful black finish around the border. The effect of this italian made board is rich and lustrous.
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B2005 Luxury Chess Board 1.5 inch Squares
Size 15 inch x 15 inch. 1.5 inch squares. Weight 2.38 kg (5 lb 4 oz)
This flat chess board is well suited to some of our more luxurious sets. The weight of the chess board is considerable which adds to the feel of excellent craftmanship. The chess board is designed to wear well and cope easily with the work required of it for years to come. Good sets are let down by poor quality chess boards - this chess board will only enhance any pieces placed upon it.
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BJ2004 Amish Woodcraft Chess Board with 2.4 inch Squares
Size 19 inch Square. 2.4 inch squares.
Introducing the 2.4 inch version of an environmental chess board to accompany your chessmen. Made locally in the heart of the USA, these boards are lovingly produced in the Amish countryside by sixth generation woodcrafters. Committed to creating quality wood products, these artisans enjoy working with wood, a renewable natural resource. Even the sawdust is recycled by Amish neighbors. Each board is made of Walnut and Maple and individually kiln-dried. The product is assembled with a supreme grade of glue to assure a lasting product. These ChessBaron boards have only natural wood colors since no stain is used. Finished with a special varnish, they are durable and water resistant. Be kind to the earth and your pocketbook!
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B2012 Heavy High Quality 1.75 inch Chess Board Squares
Size 17x17 inch 0.6 inch thick 1.75 inch squares, weight 2.5 kg
This is the 1.75 inch square version of our medium priced chess board. It is very thick and has 'quality' written all over it. The white squares have a beautiful sheen about them, although they are, in fact, chidar (or boxwood) inserts. The board is quite heavy. It has a generous margin around the outside of the actual squares to compliment the overall board.
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B2008 Luxury Chess Board 1.75 inch Squares
Size 17 inch x17 inch. 1.75 inch squares. 1 inch thick. Weight 2.24kg.
This beautiful chessboard is a perfect compliment to the luxury chess set you have - or have in mind. This board is very heavy and polished to a perfect degree. It will age very well - having a fundamental quality of design that will last through the knocks of life that will inevitable occur. The board is wonderful and it's 1.75 inch squares will be suitable for Kings with a maximum base diameter of 1.65 inches.
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BG2003 High Quality Folding Chess Board with 2 inch Squares
Folded size 20inch x 10 inch. 2 inch squares. Weight 1.3kg.
The 2 inch size of the foldup board style. ChessBaron is proud to offer a folding board that looks like a luxury board, but can conveniently be taken along for that 'game on the go'. This board is made of Rosewood and German imported wood, with a sheeshamwood border. Note the special heavy brass hinges. Made with the finest materials and treated for moisture control with a high gloss finish for protection from the elements. The high quality of these boards is beyond compare. These are the best folding boards we've seen and can be selected to partner with our economy chess pieces all the way up to our luxury pieces. Care for a game of chess at the park?!
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BR2003 The Ventura Silk screened Chess Board 2 inch square in Maple and Paduk
2 inch squares. Maple and Paduk
Introducing a ChessBaron exclusive! This hand crafted chess board has 2 inch squares silk screened onto maple with a lovely black stained band and a border of paduck. These boards are hand crafted by southern California woodworkers using local woods. Years of experience in fine woodcraft go into the making of a truly unique board. Felt backing puts the finishing touch on this lovely board and the coloring looks great with any style of chess piece. Own a little piece of California, with sundrenched fields and pristine beaches! Chess anyone?? (Chess pieces not included)
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BJ2003 Amish Woodcraft Chess Board with 2 inch Squares
Size 16 inch Square. 2 inch squares.
Introducing the 2 inch version of an environmental chess board to accompany your chessmen. Made locally in the heart of the USA, these boards are lovingly produced in the Amish countryside by sixth generation woodcrafters. Committed to creating quality wood products, these artisans enjoy working with wood, a renewable natural resource. Even the sawdust is recycled by Amish neighbors. Each product is made of Walnut and Maple and individually kiln-dried. The product is assembled with a supreme grade of glue to assure a lasting product. These ChessBaron boards have only natural wood colors since no stain is used. Finished with a special varnish, they are durable and water resistant. Be kind to the earth and your pocketbook!
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BG2002 High Quality Folding Chess Board with 1.75 inch Squares
Folded size 18 inch x 9 inch. 1.75 inch squares. Weight 1.1kg (2 lb 5 oz)
The 1.75 inch size of the above foldup board. ChessBaron is proud to offer a folding board that looks like a luxury board, but can conveniently be taken along for that 'game on the go'. This board is made of Rosewood and German imported wood, with a sheeshamwood border. Note the special heavy brass hinges. Made with the finest materials and treated for moisture control with a high gloss finish for protection from the elements. The high quality of these boards is beyond compare. These are the best folding boards we've seen and can be selected to partner with our economy chess pieces all the way up to our luxury pieces. Care for a game of chess at the park?!
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BJ2002 Amish Woodcraft Chess Board with 1.75 inch Squares
Size 14 inch Square. 1.75 inch squares.
Introducing the 1.75 inch version of a 'green' chess board to accompany your chessmen. Made locally in the heart of the USA, these boards are lovingly produced in the Amish countryside by sixth generation woodcrafters. Committed to creating quality wood products, these artisans enjoy working with wood, a renewable natural resource. Even the sawdust is recycled by Amish neighbors. Each product is made of Walnut and Maple and individually kiln-dried. The product is assembled with a supreme grade of glue to assure a lasting product. These ChessBaron boards have only natural wood colors since no stain is used. Finished with a special varnish, they are durable and water resistant. Be kind to the earth and your pocketbook!
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BG2001 High Quality Folding Chess Board with 1.5 inch Squares
Folded size 14 inch x 7 inch. 1.5 inch squares. Weight 1.1kg (2 lb 5 oz).
ChessBaron is proud to offer a folding board that looks like a luxury board, but can conveniently be taken along for that 'game on the go'. This board is made of Rosewood and German imported wood, with a sheeshamwood border. Note the special heavy brass hinges. Made with the finest materials and treated for moisture control with a high gloss finish for protection from the elements. The high quality of these boards is beyond compare. These are the best folding boards we've seen and can be selected to partner with our economy chess pieces all the way up to our luxury pieces. Care for a game of chess at the park?!
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BJ2001 Amish Woodcraft Chess Board with 1.5 inch Squares
Size 12 inch Square. 1.5 inch squares.
Introducing the 1.5 inch version of a 'green' chess board to accompany your chessmen. Made locally in the heart of the USA, these boards are lovingly produced in the Amish countryside by sixth generation woodcrafters. Committed to creating quality wood products, these artisans enjoy working with wood, a renewable natural resource. Even the sawdust is recycled by Amish neighbors. Each product is made of Walnut and Maple and individually kiln-dried. The product is assembled with a supreme grade of glue to assure a lasting product. These ChessBaron boards have only natural wood colors since no stain is used. Finished with a special varnish, they are durable and water resistant. Be kind to the earth and your pocketbook!
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Chess Boards

We hope you find an appropriate selection in this range. The boards in the luxury category (the bottom few) are really the best available and are quite wonderful - even difficult to convey by two dimensional photographs.