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  • A chess set in the world of Les Échiquiers du Roi

    Two expressions of wood

    Authentic & Precision: choose the character of your board.

    A preference, a character

    The natural character of wood or the appeal of crafted detail: discover two approaches to our chessboards.

    Rosewood, in two versions

    One wood, two expressions

    Look at the borders, joints and board design: the same wood reveals two different characters.

    Drag the handle to compare.

    Precision rosewood chessboardAuthentic rosewood chessboardAuthenticPrecision
    Rosewood boards · Authentic and Precision

    Two ranges, two ways of making

    Authentic · the pattern of rosewood

    Authentic

    The grain, colour variations and joints reveal the character of the wood.

    Precision · diagonal construction

    Precision

    More intricate constructions and finishes, depending on the model.

    • Up to three wood species combined.
    • Diagonal joints and carefully detailed borders.
    • The sculpted base and mouldings of the Reliefs Edition.

    Wood in the light

    Authentic · walnut grain

    The material comes first

    A raw finish that brings out the colour variations and character of the wood.

    Precision · tulipwood grain

    A closer feel for wood

    A finish exclusive to our brand

    A more tactile feel, a more visible grain.

    Developed with our Spanish manufacturer, the natural finish replaces the matte finish.

    Light, expressed differently

    A glossy finish plays with light and reflections. Another expression of wood, depending on the model you choose.

    Precision · the glossy finish

    The differences at a glance

    Authentic and Precision chessboards
    Your guideAuthenticPrecision
    Character of the woodColour variations, grain and the character of the materialCombinations of up to three wood species, depending on the model
    ConstructionVisible joints, depending on the modelDiagonal joints, detailed borders or a Reliefs Edition base, depending on the model
    Surface appearanceRaw finishNatural or glossy, depending on the model
    Where the boards are madeŁódź, PolandNear Barcelona, Spain
    Available woodsMahogany, walnut, rosewoodRosewood, Macassar ebony, tulipwood, ash burl, olive wood
    DimensionsSpecific to the chosen modelSpecific to the chosen model
    CollectionsHeritageHeritage and Signature

    Which character feels like you?

    Two collections to explore

    Heritage
    Authentic and Precision chessboards.
    Signature
    Exclusively Precision chessboards.
    Authentic

    An appreciation of the material

    For the colour variations of wood and the character of its joints.

    Discover Authentic
    Precision

    An eye for crafted detail

    For intricate constructions and carefully worked details. Natural or glossy finishes, depending on the model.

    Discover Precision

    Explore further

    Which ranges feature in Heritage and Signature?

    The Heritage collection brings together Authentic and Precision models. The Signature collection features Precision models exclusively.

    Does Precision always mean glossy?

    No. Depending on the model, Precision boards have a natural or glossy finish. Our new natural finish, developed with our manufacturer in Spain and exclusive to our brand, replaces the matte finish. Each product page specifies its finish.

    Do these ranges define the wood used for the pieces?

    This comparison concerns the boards. The wood species and weighting of the pieces are listed separately on each set’s product page.

    How can I compare proportions?

    The Size Guide helps you compare formats and match the base diameter of the pieces to the size of the squares.

    Let the wood speak too

    Your choice of range can lead you to a wood and a size that feel right for you.