The Palace Journal
A chess table is a piece of furniture in its own right, somewhere between furniture and collector’s item. Styles, noble wood species, standard dimensions and budgets: here is how to recognise and choose a fine chess table, antique or modern.
Official FIDE dimensions, correspondence between commercial sizes (3 to 7) and the formula to calculate the ideal square size: the complete guide to choosing a chess board suited to your pieces or to competition.
We’re delighted that you’ve decided to buy a chess board. It’s a sign that chess is more than just a pastime for you. It deserves a special place in your home.
A chess set is a gift for a chess player that truly makes an impression. But how do you choose the right model according to the recipient’s profile, the occasion and your budget? Here is our expert guide to giving the perfect chess set — a gift that will be used, admired and passed on. […]
Behind every wooden chess set lie hours of craftsmanship. From the choice of wood to the final felting, making a carved wooden chess set is an art that demands patience, precision and passion. Here is a journey into the heart of the workshops where the world’s finest sets are born. Choosing the wood: the first […]
Boxwood, ebony, rosewood, maple, walnut, mahogany, olive wood: which wood should you choose for your pieces and your board, how to pair them and how to care for them.
Traditional wooden games are enjoying a remarkable revival. In a world of screens and disposable plastic, solid wood embodies authenticity, durability and sensory pleasure. Chess, backgammon, dominoes, draughts: these games have endured through the centuries because they are as beautiful as they are stimulating. Why choose a wooden game? 🌳 Durability A solid wood game […]
