I have a 24” 2.75” sq Drueke as well. They are definitely uncommon but I’ve seen a few come up for sale. Sets/boards this size are not very popular or practical for playing on, hence part of the reason they are uncommon.
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Ya, I can see that. To get the right proportion, you need a set of pieces with a 6" king and 2" base. A 12x12 board is great for a quick game between friends, but tournaments use 20x20 with 4" kings just to make it easier for spectators to see, I suppose.
This would be fun to play on, but seems more a novelty, or something for mail-chess, where I might want to glance at my position from across the room from time to time. LOL
Thanks for your answer.
Hi have a 24" Drueke #65 board with a sticker saying "65th Anniversary" on the lower part of the back (and the typical paper brand sticker at the top).
It is this board:
www.mychesscollection.com/portfolio-item/vintage-drueke-no-65-chess-board-2-75-squares/
It took me a LONG time to confirm [from the product catalog] that this is a genuine Drueke--the margin is narrower than most and there is no bevel, yet it is on the top right of page 10 here:
www.peterspioneers.com/druekecatalog.pdf
Are these rare? Do they have any value?
It is in excellent condition, 24" x 24", 3/4" thick, 2 3/4 inch squares.