I think it's one of those weird things that monks used to draw pictures on.
How I can I train with just a chessboard?

Jordan, you asked a legitimate question, so I will give you a legitiamate answer. :D.
You can improve/practice chess with just a board and pieces by doing micro-tactic chess drills.
http://www.masschess.org/Chess_Horizons/Articles/2001-01_Sample_400_Points_Part_1.pdf
Some of these are described in step 1 of this process, and once you get the hang of it only need to be done with a board and pieces.
Is that like a printed-out kindle?