Our selection of high-quality chess boards

The Regency Chess Company has, for over fifteen years, supplied a vast range of wooden, marble and metal chess boards to thousands of very satisfied customers in the UK, the USA and Europe.

Our range includes all of the popular sizes and even the less popular ones. We supply tournament regulation chess boards and all size increments between twelve and twenty four inches (30 to 60cm).

The most popular boards are wooden and these are sourced from the most established producers in Spain, Italy and Greece. We stock the very common walnut and mahogany chess boards alongside the more premium and rare ebony, wenge, and rosewood.

We want the game of chess to be accessible and inclusive for everyone so we sell everything from very basic small walnut chess boards right up to super luxury Italian chess boards in large sizes and finished in gorgeous glossy finishes. The whole array of chess boards is here.

The largest selection of chess boards in Europe

We sell all the brands, all the wood and material types and all the sizes! We hold huge stocks of chess boards in our UK warehouse in every size available.

Choosing the correct size of chess board

When buying a chess board, it's very important to buy the right size. There are two variables to consider, the first being the size of the chessmen you intend to use with the board and second being where you'll use or display the board. A good place to start is by using a tape measure to see what size you can accommodate. If you already have the chessmen, you must measure the base diameter of the king and pawns. Use our helpful chess size guide to select the perfect chess board for you.

The materials used in chess boards and why this matters

We sell chess boards made using the following broad material types:

• Wood
• Marble & Alabaster
• Metal 

The vast majority of the boards are wooden and within that category we sell the following wood types:

• Maple
• Ebony
• Wenge
• Mahogany
• Rosewood
• Palisander
• Walnut
• Walnut Burl
• Sheesham

You can learn more about the woods used in our chess boards in our helpful guide to woods.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where are your chess boards made?

Our chess boards are supplied primarily from Spain but we also source from Italy, Greece, India and Poland.

What brands of chess boards are available?

We work with the world's finest producers of chess boards and stock the following brands:

• Rechapados Ferrer
• Italfama
• Manopoulos
• Scali
• Mastellone

How do you protect chess boards when shipped to your customers?

Here at Regency Chess we have become experts in packaging over the years. Our chess boards are protected with corrugated card, bubble wrap and plastic corner pieces and then sealed inside a double wall 300k carton to ensure they arrive with you in perfect condition. You can learn more about our packaging materials on our sustainability page.

How do I personalise a chess board for a gift?

Boards made from metal or marble can, in certain circumstances be engraved. Wooden chess boards are best not engraved directly, and we recommend using a metal plaque which can be glued onto surround of the chess board. Most wooden chess boards are of veneer construction, and this can cause a problem when it comes to engraving.

What is the difference between a veneer and solid construction wooden chess board?

There are two very different construction methods of chess board:

Veneer

The veneer method involves a core of reconstituted wood, either ply or chipboard which is then covered on all six sides by veneers of real wood. These veneers are very thin (1mm or less). When done with precision this method creates a perfectly aligned and geometrically accurate chess board. This is the most stable method; the boards won't warp or crack. It is also the most sustainable method as the amount of hardwood used is less (due to the thickness of the veneers). This video shows part of the process of how veneer chess boards are made.

Solid Wood

The solid wood method involves thick pieces of hardwood (between 5 and 10mm) glued together to make the construction. Each square will be a thick tile of wood. There will be a core in the middle of ply-wood but the vast bulk of the board will be the hardwood. This method is more expensive, uses more hardwood and can be prone to warps and cracks when the wood moves with temperature and humidity changes. These boards tend to look hand-made and each one will be different and unique. This video shows how a solid wood chess board is made.

Where can I read impartial customer reviews of your chess boards?

You will find reviews of our chess boards and other products on our Google Reviews page.

In this review a customer called Graham talks about the various chess boards he has bought from us in the past. The boards he is referring to are the 23.6 inch Montgoy Palisander Chess Board and the 23.6 inch Black Anegre and Maple Deluxe Chess Board.

We also have customer reviews on TrustPilot.

How do I set up my chess board once it arrives?

Take a look at our how to set up a chess board page for full instructions on how to set up the chess pieces on your chess board.

Are your chess boards covered by a warranty?

Yes, all of our chess boards come with a two year warranty.