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Chess Board for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Mahogany and Maple Wood – Folding Tactile Chess Board
€165.46In stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Reference: Chess 103950
Tactile chess board in mahogany and maple wood, designed for blind and visually impaired players. The dark squares are raised, and each square is drilled to fix the pieces in place. The dark pieces have a small dot so they can be recognised by touch.
- Raised black squares to find your way without seeing
- Peg pieces fixed into the squares
- Dark pieces with a small dot to distinguish colours
- Side trays for captured pieces
- Folding case with clasps: 36 x 44 cm open, 5.5 cm king
King5.5 cm
Board36 × 44 cm
MaterialMahogany and maple wood
More information
Pieces
- King height
- 5.5 cm
Board
- Dimensions
- 36 × 44 cm (open)
Style & craftsmanship
- Material
- Mahogany and maple wood
- Made in
- Europe
Other details
- Board
- 64 drilled squares, raised dark squares
- Pieces
- 32 peg pieces, dark pieces with a small dot
- Storage
- 2 drilled side trays for captured pieces
- Format
- folding case with 2 gold-coloured metal clasps
A tactile chess board for playing chess without sight
This chess board for the blind allows blind and visually impaired players to play using touch alone. Every detail helps you find your way around the board, recognise the pieces and read the position without knocking anything over. It also suits sighted players who want an attractive travel chess set with pieces that stay firmly in place.
The features of a true chess board for the visually impaired
Raised dark squares
The dark squares stand a few millimetres above the light squares. By touch, you can instantly tell a black square from a white one, which helps you find your bearings and follow the diagonals.
Peg pieces fixed into the squares
Each square has a hole drilled into it, and each piece has a peg beneath its base. The pieces stay in place: you can touch them to read the position without knocking them over or moving them by mistake.
Dark pieces with a small dot to identify colours
The dark pieces have a small dot on top, while the light pieces have a smooth top. This means you can tell at first touch whether a piece is yours or your opponent's.
Pieces that are easy to recognise by touch
The king, queen, crenellated rook, notched bishop, split knight and pawn all have simple, clearly different shapes that are easy to identify with your fingers.
Side trays for captured pieces
Two drilled strips on the sides are used to store captured pieces, which are also fixed in place. You can count the material taken at any time, just by touch.
Mahogany and maple, two noble woods
This chess board combines two quality woods: mahogany, a warm, dense and hard-wearing wood, and maple, a light-coloured wood with a fine, even grain. Together, they create an elegant contrast, a true piece of cabinetmaking. Each square is precisely fitted and the edges are well finished. The wood is carefully sanded: smooth and pleasant beneath your fingers, and built to last for years.
A folding case that's easy to carry
The chess board folds into a case and closes with two gold-coloured clasps. It's easy to take with you to the club, to tournaments, on holiday or to a specialist institution.
Technical specifications
Who is it for?
Blind or visually impaired chess players
Associations, clubs and institutes specialising in visual impairment
Schools and educators teaching chess in an inclusive way
A useful, long-lasting gift idea for a loved one losing their sight
Travellers who want a chess board where the pieces don't move
Matching Guide
Choosing the right board size
A beautiful chess set rests on a simple balance: pieces well proportioned to the size of the squares. To choose a harmonious board, the most reliable guide is the diameter of the king's base.
Key guideline: ideally, the king's base takes up about 75% of the square.
Traditional wooden chess sets
| King height | King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|---|
| 7,3 to 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 to 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 to 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 to 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 to 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm and above | 4,4 cm | 6,3 to 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 to 2,4 cm | 2,8 to 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 to 2,9 cm | 3,5 to 4 cm |
| 3 to 3,4 cm | 4,3 to 5 cm |
| 3,5 to 3,9 cm | 4,8 to 6,2 cm |
| 4 to 4,5 cm | 6 to 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. Conversely, a board that is too large can break the harmony of the whole. The right size brings both playing comfort and elegance.
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I ordered a WWII-themed chess set for my son's 18th birthday and I was pleasantly surprised by the finish of the pieces and the quality of the weighting of the pawns. A good experience from A to Z. Thank you
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As an interior design professional, I attach great importance to interior accessories. The alabaster chess set is simply beautiful and my client is delighted with this find. A lovely discovery, thank you.
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The playing pieces are properly weighted and the felt is nice for moving them. Quality products, would recommend
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Hello, The chessboard I ordered has been delivered and the product is beautiful... I did receive the engraved plaque with my personalised message, it was delivered in a separate package and was already in my letterbox. Thank you for your speed and your unfailing support.
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Very happy with my purchase from Le Palais des Echecs. Just a note, when you order, the engraving plate will arrive in a separate shipment, for me it came the same day. I recommend this shop, thanks!
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Yes, a good experience, my wife gave me a rosewood root set and it's a genuine pleasure to play with. The pieces are well weighted and were carefully protected. So thanks mainly go to my wife and to Le Palais des Échecs!
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Product as described, no bad surprises, well protected and sent on time. I'm satisfied. Engraved plate received the same day. Thanks.
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I'm not a big fan of buying this kind of product online, I like to see it before buying. But honestly nowadays it's become almost impossible to find a nice traditional chess set in shops. So I ordered a wooden model online and I'm really pleased with my purchase. The set is very pretty, the pieces are beautiful and it looks great in the living room. We play regularly with my husband and the rest of the time it's almost like decoration. The only small complaint I could make is that there isn't a huge choice of storage boxes when you have pieces that aren't Staunton. Otherwise nothing to say, very satisfied.
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Product matches the photo, no nasty surprises, well protected and sent on time. Thank you.
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I ordered a complete chess set and unfortunately the black king arrived broken, despite the parcel being very well packaged. I sent an email to customer service with a photo of the broken piece. They replied quickly and sent me a new king free of charge. The new piece arrived a few days later, very well protected and this time no issues at all. It can happen that a piece breaks during transport, even when well packaged. What matters most is the seller's reaction when there's a problem. And honestly, nothing to fault, it was simple and quick. Very satisfied with the after-sales service from Le Palais des Échecs.
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Lots (too many... ? ^-'^) of models, I had a hard time making my choice but by contacting them by email I got several personalised suggestions that really helped a lot. So overall a positive review of the service from Le Palais des Echecs. One small downside, a payment in instalments option would be welcome. Kind regards.
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Roman chess set received well. Nice finishes and well weighted pieces. Parcel OK. Thanks!
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A beautiful fantasy chess set. The pieces are original and well detailed. The grey board is elegant and goes very well with the fantasy style of the pieces. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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I ordered a very large folding chess set on the gladiator theme in mid-August, the figures are well made and what's handy is that you can store them inside the board which folds up.
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The chess pieces are superb, the board is classic and matches the photos. The parcel was well packaged and delivered quickly. Very satisfied with my purchase
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The ebony wood pieces are very pretty and match well with the board that was suggested. The customer service advisor by email gave me several suggestions based on my budget and my husband's preferences.
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I ordered a set for my nephew's birthday and he was very pleased. Delivered on time.
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I ordered a backgammon set as a birthday present, received it 4 days later, the person was pleased, one piece was damaged on arrival, they sent us a new piece after we called the telephone adviser
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