Chess Set Giveaway (November 16-22) Which One Wins?
Which chess set would you like to play?
This giveaway features the Timeless Staunton Chessmen on both a Flex Pad Board on the left, and a Natural Edge JLP Board on the right.
Be sure to vote and tell us which set looks better and be entered into the giveaway to win the chess pieces and the board of your choice.
Timeless Chessmen on Steel Blue Flex Pad makes a highly potent, versatile chess set with the luxury of wood pieces. We've also paired the Timeless Chessmen on a Natural Edge Board for an attention-grabbing conversation piece that will provide endless enjoyment in a home setting.
The Timeless Pieces are fantastic for all levels of play. Sometimes called the "German" design, it's a timeless representation of simple, yet elegant Indian craftsmanship. It's consistently a set of choice for home and competitive play. With no sharp points to break, it can withstand years use. If pieces are ever lost, they are easy to replace with the help of Chess House.
Natural Edge Chess Boards are entirely unique. Our Pennsylvania craftsman selects each piece for visual beauty from American black walnut and hard maple. The sleek playing surface is cut and formed, then surrounded by specialty cut walnut to show the unique grain patterns and the outside edge in which the individual tree grew.
The precision hardwood block construction receives multiple protective finishes for a distinctive, luxuriously smooth surface.
Truly one-of-a-kind masterpieces, each one is photographed, highlighting natural edge formed from wood just beneath the tree bark.
22" to 22.5" Square, 64 Squares: 16" x 16" with 2" squares
The Flex Pad Chess Board offers even more convenience than most roll-up vinyl chess boards in that it lays flat every time and can be both rolled-up and folded. Merely 1/16" in thickness, the smooth playing surface interacts well with club style or any felt based pieces.
Here, the 3 3/4" tournament size Timeless Chessmen contrast superbly and show off the luxury of wood crafted chessmen on a brilliant, highly portable U.S. made chess mat that's a full 20" square.
Complimenting your choice is a free pair of Chess House White Storage Bags to contain your army of 34 chessmen.
Which set do you like more? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
100 Comments
Natural Edge, by far.
Wood at its best
The natural edge wooden board I prefer the most!
The live edge chess board looks beautiful and I also think the blue board is a big improvement over previous portable soft boards.
I really like the Flex Board as I don’t have one yet, but the Natural Edge Board looks really stylish and gets my vote.
I like the natural edge look
The Natural Edge chess set is gorgeous!! :o
I really like the natural edge chess board!
This would be ideal to steer my son away from video games.
Oooo… I want one of each! The natural edge board is beautiful and would look nice in my living room. But that Flexpad looks right spiffy and would be a great board for camping trips, picnics and parties. I vote for the Flexpad.
The natural edge board is beautiful.
The natural edge wood is just beautiful. The flex pad would travel well but nothing beats wood and I vote for that one!
The natural edge is beautiful and unique!
Natural edge Board is awesome!
I feel like if you really want to play with family and friends, having the flex board set would be less intimidating than the classic wooden look.
The live edge board for sure. However, they both work super well!
Ofcourse the natural edge chess sets looks professional !!!
I like the live edge board too – beautiful!
Love the natural wood set for home play but like the portability of the flex pad for tournament or other travel.
The natural wood edge one. Those are beautiful pieces and an amazing board.
Nothing beats the beauty of the natural edge!
The wooden board just seems to add class to the game
I really like a natural cut wood. It’s something cathartic to look at. But I really enjoyed taking a well put together Flex board into battle.
The Natural Edge set is stunning!
Flexpad is more suitable to transport in casual games.
I obsessively seek symmetry, but there is something about that natural edge that I’m drawn to.
Both chess sets are awesome and beautiful, hope to win this sets !!!
I am old school, natural edge wood.
The natural edge
The Natural Edge set is a no brainer for me, so nice looking!
Definitely prefer the wood board. Nothing’s quite like playing on a well-made wooden board.
I would prefer the Flexpad set beause of its easy portability.
I would prefer the Flexpad set beause of its easy portability.
Natural Edge! Great!
One can not beat playing chess on a natural wood board!
Natural wood, no comparison.
Natural edge is really a beautiful chess board.
But i don’t like the timeless chessmen set. It’s difficult to say why, but it lacks personality, elegance.
So I think it does not deserve this chessboard and will have to be content with blue flex pad.
I love the natural!
I love the Natural Edge Chess Board, but everything from Chess House is a winner!
Flexpad. Love the color!!
I vote for the natural wood look with this great-looking set of chess pieces. They go together very well and look great in a home.
The flex pad makes for easy storage in my small house as well as having an aesthetically pleasing surface.
The Flex pad is my choice. It is easier to travel with and the board is easy on he eyes
I LOVE WOOD ?
Collectively the comments indicate that the combination of flexpad and natural edge boards provide a versatile playing strategy with these handsome chess pieces. Ready for any opportunity to play. Champion combination that with a moments thought indicates an elegant solution to enjoy and appreciate almost every chance to pursue this great game.
Natural Edge, is classic. Something about a wood board and matching wooden pieces that are timeless.
I like the Natural Edge look best. It makes a beautiful addition to anybody’s home.
Wood. I am a purest. :)
Nobody likes to lose, but it probably wouldn’t feel as bad on the beautiful natural wood board.
The natural edge board is me gusta
I do like Flex Pad but for this one, the Natural Edge is better
I am older and appreciate the craftsmanship in natural edge board. I love the raised playing surface and the border around it created by the natural edge slab. The contemporary roll up mat would be great for travel and teaching my great grandchildren how to play. Win-Win. But the vote has to go to the natural live edge board.
The one with the little numbers and letters is better. Makes it easier to keep track of where you left your knight.
I LOVE the steel blue flex pad board. Though, I think an ebonized chess set would look sharper!
Natural edge!!
Blue pad looks really nice for tournament use!!
Natural Edge.
The natural wood board is elegantly crafted, and provides a nice setting for the chess pieces.
The Natural Edge looks AMAZING!
Au Naturale
At first I liked the look of the flex pad but natural wood is really the only way to go!
Definitely the natural edge.
Natural edge, great!
100% natural curve. Can finger smooth along the edge when ahead to intimidate your opponent.
Usually I’d go for the natural edge… But I really like the color contrast of the wooden pieces against the flexpad. I vote Flexpad
Flex pad
Natural Wood all the way!
Natural edge
I agree with Dr Steigerwald: natural for show (looks), flex to go — roll it or fold it! — really cool!
The wooden board complements the pieces and make a nice set that can be ornamentally placed at home yet usable for actual play.
Steele Blue Flex Pad looks great and since we are on the go with chess club the flex pad is easier.
Got to go with natural. Though flex pad would be covenient.
Natural edge all day long!
Natural is fantastic, though blue us a fun alternative to tournament pad boards
I love the natural wood look in a Chess board.
Like both, but I’ll take the natural edge.
The live edge board is wonderful
For personal use I’d prefer the natural edge. The design is befitting of the historic and nostalgic nature of the sport of chess. It is eye catching and inherently a motivator merely by seeing the board. It would make a great addition to anyone’s home, regardless of the motif, and would thrill and cause excitement in any classroom.
Geez, it looks like a piece of firewood.
beautiful natural board
The natural edge board is a beauty.
Wood over plastic every time.
Natural feels more “natural”.
natural edge
I like the flexpad – clean and modern.
Natural edge, naturally.
Natural edge
Both are great .. the set with the natural eded board would exccell any collector’s sets.
Love the natural edge.
Natural Edge to show vs Flex Pad to go! Flex Pad for speed chess vs Natural Edge for correspondence chess! Natural Edge for strategic vs Flex Pad for tactical ! It’s all good and their both beautiful in their own way. I love them all !!
Natural Edge! ?
I call Check Mate with natural wood✔✔✔
The Natural Edge clearly features the earthy and historically classical appearance of chess pieces and boards over the centuries. There is no doubt it reflects the history of this great game along with the warmth of natural wood giving it not only a striking appearance while making a statement of pride and beauty, a center piece worthy of any home.
I’m a huge fan of beautiful wood and American craftsmanship. The natural edge set is a hands down winner!
Nothing can compete with the warm, inviting touch of beautiful wood.
The blue flex pad wins the blue ribbon. Easy on the eyes and highly portable!
Natural Wood is the one most liked here!! Beautiful!
Will always take wood over non-wood boards. Love the look of the natural edge board.
Natural edge. Not even close.
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May 11, 2018
I’ve enjoyed your web site for several years and have made a few purchases. As an experienced woodworker (hobby only) I’ve completed a custom-designed dedicated chess table. Would you have any interest in highlighting this project for whatever reason? Many thanks.