The standard size as used in tournament chess competitions is approx 3 75 inch 95mm first you need to consider the size of playing square of the chessboard where the pieces will be used.
Standard chess board size in inches.
These boards are small and best used for either smaller traditional pieces or the range of 3 tall theme chess sets.
The size of the squares on the chess board.
Chess board and piece standards.
For example a king with a 1 5 inch base.
Chess boards with 1 1 2 square size chess boards with a 1 3 4 square size.
Modest chess board measurements allow these boards to fit most anywhere from an end or coffee table to desk or display shelf.
This category includes our chess boards with a 2 1 4 square which is the official tournament size.
According to the world chess federation the dimensions of a chessboard square should be between 5 and 6 5 centimeters 2 to 2 5 inches.
Recommended chess board size.
For my own board i went with 2 inches.
2 165 inch 5 50 cm 1 2.
The united states chess federation uscf states that square size should be anywhere from 2 inches to 2 5 inches while the king s height should be 3 375 inches to 4 5 inches.
For over the board otb tournament play there are different specifications to keep in mind.
The overall size of the chess board.
Whether you re looking for a tournament chess board to take to school or a luxury wood chess board for your home you ll find it at the house of staunton.
It states that the base diameter of the king should be no more than 75 of the diameter of the squares on the chess board.
We find that it is often easier to look at our board collection according to size as opposed to style.
These boards are best suited for a 3 3 4 to 4 1 4 king depending how spread out you want your chess pieces to be.
The board is divided into 64 2 inch squares.
The house of staunton has firmly established itself as the gold standard by which all chess pieces chess boards and chess.
The total area of the board is 256 square inches.
The dimensions of a standard checkerboard are 16 inches by 16 inches.
Place a bishop between the.