March 8, 2021. Drueke chessboards are back in production.

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KineticPawn
GreyStoic wrote:
Are the grooves on these newer boards as deep? What size is your new board Kinetic? I love my golden hue vintage ones but need a 1.75” and Bill does different size borders now. Just curious whether vintage is the way to go or start my own history with these new ones as pricing is somewhat similar.

The board is 2.25" and is immaculately finished.  The board looks just like the older Drueke.  For reference compared to this 1970s-80's Drueke the wood grain is that the board has a nice early patina going especially the maple.  

 

I mean other than the natural wood grain and color differences, there isn't a difference that is noticeable to my eye and I've looked.  Perhaps I should've taken a picture with the new and old boards side by side but honestly I dont think there is anything different.  

chess_wiz20

huh

 

GreyStoic
@KineticPawn Aces! Thank you very much :)
Wits-end

I’ve never owned a Drueke or even seen/touched one. Them seem to be held in high regard so I’m curious what sets them apart from others. 

Rishi9

Another positive, for international buyers, shipping is free. 

GambitHawk
theendgame3 wrote:

A Drueke board, the best thing out of the USA since malted milkshake

There are a few other things, such as a 2006 Ford GT.

TheOneCalledMichael
GambitHawk wrote:
theendgame3 wrote:

A Drueke board, the best thing out of the USA since malted milkshake

There are a few other things, such as a 2006 Ford GT.

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Pawnerai

Is anyone looking for a super rare Drueke board? 

Pshh... the front doesn't look anything special, Pawnerai, what are you blathering about my man? .... Keep scrolling ....

Yeah, ok so what, it's double-sided whoop dee doo. Pawnerai, I think you've had too much to.... Wait for it....

BOOM.

Mike drop. Pawnerai has left the building.

Have at it folks.

**EDIT**  Nothing to see here. eBay seller ended the auction early with zero bids. angry.png

Pawnerai

Seller is looking for at least $340+ for that 2incher. Good luck with that. For that kind of money I much rather have a DGT Centaur board. Something I'll use every day. But, all it takes is that one person out there to bid. I guess we'll find out in 6 days happy.png

crusaderwabbet
GambitHawk wrote:
theendgame3 wrote:

A Drueke board, the best thing out of the USA since malted milkshake

There are a few other things, such as a 2006 Ford GT.

Nah. More like the 66 Shelby GT custom fast back. Now that is a classic with class. Only from here in the great USA 😁

TKWKnight

I just received a new tournament size (2.25” squares) walnut/maple board from Bill Dreuke. For 30 years I’ve owned a smaller (2” squares) Dreuke board, which I’ve grown to treasure for its durability and beauty. The craftsmanship of this new board is comparable to my old Dreuke board. The joinery and wood selection are outstanding (and I’m perfectionistic about these things). The design is identical to the old boards—down to the vintage gold foil Dreuke sticker on the bottom. The cut grooves separating the squares from the border are not as deep as the original, but I actually like them that way.



 






RussBell

My Drueke board, purchased in 1989.  2.25-in. squares.  Still my favorite board.  I will never part with it.  Pieces are GM Blitz set from ChessBazaar.