Saturday, May 29, 2010

Wooden Chess Board


A chessboard is square and flat, consisting of 64 squares, 32 black squares and 32 white squares. A chessboard is the type of checkerboard used in the game of chess. The board is always placed so that the rightmost square on the row nearest each player is a "white" square. The size of the board is usually chosen to be appropriate for the chess pieces used.

In the picture above is one of chess board which made from Teak wood. The wooden board designed in big size enough which commonly used for outdoor chess game, together with the big chess pieces. Wooden boards are generally used in high-level games, vinyl and cardboard are common for low-level and informal play. Decorative glass and marble boards are available but not usually accepted for sanctioned games.

For more info, please visit www.giantchess.com