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forked_again

For my Jaques repro set I was considering a board with storage rather than buying a board and a box.  

Anyone have any good suggestions?  

This one on Amazon seems pretty nice.  I would just substitute my pieces for those cheap ones.  

https://www.amazon.com/Large-Deluxe-Inlaid-Walnut-Pieces/dp/B00Q5SJKX4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=4Less+chess&qid=1606794767&sr=8-1

I Would consider folding boards as well as boards with drawers, but want individual spaces for pieces rather than one big space where they would knock against each other.  

I thought there would be more options but it doesn't seem like storage boards are very popular except for cheap travel type sets.  

KineticPawn

I was looking previously for something similar and found that same board on ebay for about $5 less than Amazon. 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chess-Set-Board-Game-19-Large-Deluxe-w-Drawer-Storage-Box-Walnut-Wood-1208M/312154953700?hash=item48ade297e4:gsurprise.png1AAAOSweHRfSIjc

Also this board that's 2 3/8 but it didn't have storage for the extra Queen so I didn't go for it. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22-Deluxe-Walnut-Chess-Board-Checker-Pieces-2-3-8-Square-Storage-Compartment/272015594213?epid=1101936762&hash=item3f556492e5:gnervous.pngH4AAOSwo0JWHWCr

 

KineticPawn

Couldn't fix last link.  Anyway, I'm going with this if I'm unable to get a Drueke 2.25" within the next week or so.  

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LARGE-HIGH-GLOSS-STORAGE-CHESS-BOARD-Walnut-Birdseye-Maple-Color/131250788455?_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225080%26meid%3Dbd3133fad4b14567be4c1136f88cce8e%26pid%3D100935%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D174343884800%26itm%3D131250788455%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithDarwoV3BBEV2b&_trksid=p2332490.c100935.m2460

KnightsForkCafe

Not sure if any of these perk your interest or not. They are more expensive but for the extra cost. They sure do look tons better.

http://chessgamesshop.com/index.php?c=54

KineticPawn

The price is ok but all the ones with storage seem to be 41mm and too small for the Dubrovnik set or my other 3.75" sets. 

KnightsForkCafe

Yea that is a bid small. I would get one of those folding case boards and use a Plano Stowaway tackle case.

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/folding-storage-boards 

forked_again

I should have mentioned that the set I have for this is a 3.5" Jaques reproduction.  2" squares would be perfect for it IMO.

I saw most of those same boards you posted kinetic.  I guess that tells me there aren't a lot of other options out there.  I was also considering the high gloss board.  Therey make a smaller version that would work for me for $140

I wouldn't mind a folding board, but most seem to have one big storage compartment or single divider, rather than individual spaces for each piece.  

forked_again

Is there a Drueke storage board, or are you just looking for Drueke style?  CWW makes a nice Drueke style board.  

forked_again
KineticPawn wrote:

I was looking previously for something similar and found that same board on ebay for about $5 less than Amazon. 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chess-Set-Board-Game-19-Large-Deluxe-w-Drawer-Storage-Box-Walnut-Wood-1208M/312154953700?hash=item48ade297e4:g1AAAOSweHRfSIjc

Also this board that's 2 3/8 but it didn't have storage for the extra Queen so I didn't go for it. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22-Deluxe-Walnut-Chess-Board-Checker-Pieces-2-3-8-Square-Storage-Compartment/272015594213?epid=1101936762&hash=item3f556492e5:gH4AAOSwo0JWHWCr

 

You make a good point about extra queen storage.  I think a lot of the compartmented storage choices will have 32 spots, not 34.  I'm thinking a queen and pawn can maybe fit in one spot, which is probably the best option for that situation.