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Away from heat sources
Excessive heat can warp or crack wood.
Choose a place away from heating.
Les Échiquiers du RoiCaring for
Caring for
your chess set.
Good care starts early: suitable cleaning and well-chosen protection help preserve your set before signs of wear appear.
01 — Good habitsWood appreciates
Wood appreciates
consistency.
Keep your set away from radiators, fireplaces and prolonged direct sunlight. Avoid large changes in humidity.
A suitable place and careful storage help you enjoy your set for years to come.
Gentle light
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can alter the colour of the wood.
Choose soft light without prolonged direct sun.
A stable environment
Avoid extreme changes and very damp places.
Store your set in a dry room without sudden changes in conditions.
02
The pieces
Protecting them between games.
03
The board
Preserving the surface and the detail of the wood.
04
Storage
A place for every piece, a set ready to play.
Thoughtful care,
at the right time.
We recommend preventing wear first: care for compatible pieces, protect your set between games and give it a safe place when travelling.
Caring for the pieces
The Care Ritual
For compatible natural and ebonised wood pieces, the Care Ritual helps nourish the wood and bring out its grain. Check the product’s instructions before use. Do not apply it to burnt, specially colour-dyed or glossy pieces, boards or boxes.
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Between games
A box for your pieces
Store the pieces in a box suited to their size to reduce knocks and protect them when they are not in use.
Choose a box
Protecting folding sets
A pouch for your travels
The Signature Nomad Cover is designed for storing and transporting a folding chess set. Check the compatible dimensions before choosing a cover.
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During play
The Capture Tray
Give captured pieces a dedicated place instead of setting them directly on the table. A thoughtful touch for precious wood pieces.
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