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I have a $14 travel board I got off of Temu basically to just have a board while I search for one that’s perfect for me. As you can imagine from that description, all the pieces are made from cheap scrap wood, misshapen, not uniform with each other, and not very stable. The board itself is made of particle board and the top is a big sticker. The only thing it kind of has going for it is the squares are magnetic, but that’s the bare minimum for “good.” I just got into chess, but I want a board that I won’t be embarrassed to pull out when my friends want to play me.
Now for what I’m looking for. What are the best online sites to search for a board, and what keywords should I use to fit my specifications? And if you have any direct recommendations for boards, feel free to suggest. I am on a a budget, so keep that in mind if you have a recommendation.
Minimum qualifications:
Stable pieces that are easily distinguishable and uniform with each other
Unpainted pieces
Made of average-above average quality materials
Large enough to comfortably play OTB
Between $50 and $200
Preferably:
Vintage/antique
Under $150