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23rd March 2008, 09:09pm
#1
by cwcaesar
Tennessee United States
Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 90

I just ordered a House of Staunton 4.4" Imperial Collector Set in Boxwood and Blood Rosewood.  I am curious as to which board would go well with the Blood Rosewood pieces.  Does anyone hav eit paired up with a board which uses Ebony for the dark squares?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

6th April 2008, 02:34pm
#2
by BraRoeChess
Livonia, MI United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 28

Hi cwceaser,

I am not sure what you preference in board finishes are, but for a glossy board: http://www.braroechess.com/55520bmg.html

and for a matte finish try:

http://www.braroechess.com/ebonychessboard1.html

 If you have any questions, please let me know.

Bradford


6th April 2008, 02:45pm
#3
by gambit78
somewhere Singapore
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 11

I have a similar question...got a H of S Classic Series Natural and Ebonized Boxwood set, and considering what kind of board would go well.

I bouncing between wholesalechess's Deluxe Wenge Wood, Deluxe Mahogany or Deluxe Rosewood. Anybody have any advice regarding compatibility and aesthetics please? Thanks.


6th April 2008, 03:27pm
#4
by smj63
minnesota United States
Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 134

I have a  $5 board with plastic pieces from Target and the bottom of one rook fell off  -  levity I hope, but true

 


6th April 2008, 04:03pm
#5
by BraRoeChess
Livonia, MI United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 28
gambit78 wrote:

I have a similar question...got a H of S Classic Series Natural and Ebonized Boxwood set, and considering what kind of board would go well.

I bouncing between wholesalechess's Deluxe Wenge Wood, Deluxe Mahogany or Deluxe Rosewood. Anybody have any advice regarding compatibility and aesthetics please? Thanks.


Basically, it was you like - always remember that.

But, the Wenge Wood coordinates the best - with the Ebonized pieces.

 Just my two cents.

Bradford


6th April 2008, 04:13pm
#6
by NM Reb
Lisbon Portugal
Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 4193
smj63 wrote:

I have a  $5 board with plastic pieces from Target and the bottom of one rook fell off  -  levity I hope, but true

 


Big spender !!  Wink


6th April 2008, 09:05pm
#7
by gambit78
somewhere Singapore
Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 11
BraRoeChess wrote: gambit78 wrote:

I have a similar question...got a H of S Classic Series Natural and Ebonized Boxwood set, and considering what kind of board would go well.

I bouncing between wholesalechess's Deluxe Wenge Wood, Deluxe Mahogany or Deluxe Rosewood. Anybody have any advice regarding compatibility and aesthetics please? Thanks.


Basically, it was you like - always remember that.

But, the Wenge Wood coordinates the best - with the Ebonized pieces.

 Just my two cents.

Bradford


Yes I was leaning a lot towards the wenge wood too...until I thought the dark pieces might get lost in the dark squares, so started thinking about the other more brown shades...thanks for the 2nd opinion!


 

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