Featured Chess Board

Fortress Chess Board

Set the stage and let the battle begin! This medieval castle-themed chess board is one of our best sellers and it is easy to see why. Four castle towers anchor the corners and lift the tropical hardwood board up off the table. This makes it sturdier and prevents knockdowns. It features a brown and tan playing area with a distressed finish and the sides have a stone wall pattern with individual brick detail. This board looks fabulous with medieval-themed pieces.

$59.99

Decorative Chess Boards

Leather Boards

A leather board adds a sense of class and durability to your chess set. They look great, and stand the test of time well

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Plastic Boards

Plastic boards are easily transported, and can stand up to a lot of wear and tear. If your board goes through a lot of abuse, a plastic board might be a good idea.

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Marble Boards

Marble boards give your chess set a classic look. While wood board are common, marble boards go well stone and marble pieces.

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Wood Sets

Wood boards are the classic chess boards. No matter what your pieces are made of, a wooden board will match and look great.

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Buying a Chess Board

1. Chess boards come many different sizes. They typically range from 15 inches across to 28 inches across. If you don't have a lot of space, you should look to purchase a smaller board.

2. When buying a decorative chess board, take note of what kind of chess pieces you will have. It doesn't make much sense to buy a medieval themed chess board with plastic, regular pieces. On the other hand, a marble themed board goes great with decorative marble chess pieces.

3. Some chess boards have small feet that help it to sit off the ground, while others have a place to store your pieces. If you are just buying a board, you may want to look into getting a board with one of these accessories. On the other hand, if you have a nice chess table, you probably don't need the extra storage space or feet.

4. If you want a classic looking decorative chess board, wood is a great option. Marble, stone and plastic boards add more of a contemporary, modern look, although some stone boards can be more decorative and ornamental than wooden ones.

5. While chess boards are obviously used for playing chess, they are also a great way to add a sophisticated look to your home.

6. Chess boards and sets also make great family heirlooms, and tend to appreciate in value over time.