Can someone knowledgeable about chess boards help me out here please

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ESP-918

Ok so long story short I'm getting chess pieces soon please have a look at them{sorry I can only post like this}.

https://www.google.ru/search?q=фигуры+индийские+большие+supreme&newwindow=1&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiX2vWTpu3TAhVCEywKHW0_BdQQ_AUICSgB&biw=360&bih=560

But they don't have a chess board for it , so I contacted a guy who can make any chess board out of wood. He asked me what I want and I'm planning on getting 55×55cm board with 5.5cm square size( which is around 22inches (21,7" x 21,7") board and 2.25 square, but have no idea about design.

So my question is I'm which is better do you think out of this two different types chess boards

1.https://www.google.ru/search?newwindow=1&biw=360&bih=265&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=mjYXWdukD4Hp6ATI_4H4BQ&q=mtmwood+chess+boards&oq=mtmwood+chess+boards&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.3...860.3589.0.3925.14.13.0.0.0.0.356.1818.1j8j1j1.11.0....0...1.1j4.64.mobile-gws-img..3.10.1736...0j35i39k1j0i30k1j0i24k1.fRzsIoY0KJw

{Sorry again only can do like this}

As you can see all the chess boards are beautiful here, but all of them have similar design with two different parts, what I mean is all the squares a bit on the top of an actual board which makes that high gap if you know what I mean. I mean if you play and slide the piece fast till the end of the chess board it can just fall as there's the edge and squares a bit higher.

2.https://www.google.ru/search?newwindow=1&biw=360&bih=265&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=5jgXWYCZAuLA6ATswJ6wCA&q=flat+chess+boards&oq=flat+chess+boards&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.3...7659.15635.0.15951.32.29.2.0.0.0.329.4598.0j23j2j2.27.0....0...1.1j4.64.mobile-gws-img..9.22.3464.3..0j35i39k1j0i10i67k1j0i67k1j0i30k1.WVwrpplM3NM

As you can see this all flat chess boards don't have that high gap between squares and if you slide piece till the end it wi not fall , but endup on the edge of the chess board.

So which design do you think I should order?

loubalch

ESP,

It's a question of style rather than function. Either type of board will get the job done. Many of the better "raised" boards are actually made of solid wood with a lower surrounding frame. This type of construction is more complex, and therefore, usually more expensive. So it all comes down to what you like, what you can afford, and what you're willing to spend. (There are a lot of super expensive boards that I really like, but at $4,000US, couldn't afford.)

But style is just one of the factors to consider when selecting a chess board. The first, is getting the right size board, one that best matches the set or sets you will be using with this board. Second, is selecting the colors of the woods that will best compliment (or contrast) the sets you'll be using. The next two would be DETAIL and STYLE.

Detail considers things like grain pattern, do you want it flowing left-to-right or top-to-bottom?; the level of smoothness of the board (if you select a wood with beautiful raised grain structure, do you really want it sanded so smooth that you loose that wonderful tactile feel when you run you hands across the board?) For custom boards I specify the level of finished sanding to be used -- either 800, 1200, 1500, or 2000 grit, etc., whatever your preference.

Details also include the type of finish used, oiled, stained, urethaned (high gloss, semi, or matte?) How about the edges? Do you like sharp corners, or would you prefer rounding off the edges? If so, how much? If it's a solid board, would you like both sides finished or just one? For the bottom, would you prefer attached feet (stick or non-stick), or would you like the entire bottom surface covered in felt?

When all these questions are answered, you can determine which style of board will work best.

 

ESP-918

I don't know that's why I asked for advice and posted my chess pieces

ESP-918

I need good one for long time, playing rapid, classic, blitz and study , all in one

ESP-918

Plus you didn't really answer my question I asked which type of boards are generally considered better?

I don't know much and you asked me like 100 questions, I just need to send the design to my master so he can make it .

I need one for long time and that will be an optimal choice for all use and high quality luxury feel, looks

ESP-918

Maybe you can post some pics what you think will be defined as perfect board

ESP-918

Post that 4000$ dollars board as well

loubalch
ESP-918 wrote:

I don't know that's why I asked for advice and posted my chess pieces

That's what this forum is all about, sharing information and opinions.

For an all purpose board, I'd select harder woods that would hold up better under the stress of blitzing. If you'll be playing in venues where refreshments are present, you'll want to select a finish that resists stains.

ESP-918

Which finish I also don't know probably matte, I don't know.

Which board which you choose as an optimal for all purpose of use for a long time , post some pics maybe couple of

ESP-918

Chess board will be used at home only, not for going out

ESP-918

Can you post pics please instead of just recommending something, as the guy asked me what I want I need to SHOW him what I want and not just bla bla bla

Post pics what you think is perfect optimal board in your opinion, that will match my chess pieces thx

FrankHelwig

 the blunt answer is "go w/ flat board" made from veneer. Your pieces don't warrant a more expensive board w/ raised squares.

Unless you are having someone build you a board from hardwood anyway, in which case go w/  raised squares. This style, if built properly, will give the wood more room to move and prevent warping. There's only one way to construct a hardwood board that is flat properly, which is the Drueke method (it's all about correct orientation of the wood grain). Any other way, the board will very likely warp.

loubalch

ESP,

Here are some pics of my custom, solid wood boards. All are frameless. Since all of my playing is done off site in cafes, churches and coffee houses, I wanted the boards to take up as little space as possible.

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loubalch

ESP,

If you're having a custom board made, pictures aren't enough. You need the bla, bla, bla. I forward the builders detailed, point by point specifications so there's no confusion about what I want and what they need to do.

Black_Knight_Tango

You live in Russia, why don't you buy a custom board from www.mtmwood.com 

They make excellent boards and use end grain technique so your board will last a lifetime. 

Here is my board I got from mtmwood.com 

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ESP-918

I appreciate everyone's advice , but the most helpful and most connected to my question was

FrankHelwig 👍👍👍 Thank you very much, short but straight to the point without any water.

Ronbo710
Black_Knight_Tango wrote:

You live in Russia, why don't you buy a custom board from www.mtmwood.com 

They make excellent boards and use end grain technique so your board will last a lifetime. 

Here is my board I got from mtmwood.com 

 

I watch the videos of MTM Wood on youtube and he is amazing!! What a skilled artist!!