classic old wooden analog Garde chess clocks in a beautiful photo by photographer Monika Burszczan

Vertical chess: guides, stories and commissions

Guides on choosing, hanging and caring for a vertical chess board; the story of chess clocks; gift ideas; commissions from collectors, clubs and hotels; and reports from the tournaments where our boards have played their part. Start with the guides below, or open the Journal for the full map of our writing.

ChessboArt Blog: Vertical Chess Boards & Wooden Chess Guides

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The Only "Sports Equipment" That Might Actually Survive January 2026

December 31, 2025

Bought sports gear for 2026? This one won’t become a clothes hanger like the treadmill. ChessboArt – wall chess that actually gets played. ♟️

Encyclopedia Vol. 1: Vertical & Demonstration Chess – Organizing the Chaos

December 30, 2025

You type "wall chess" into Google and see chaos. Plastic mats, unplayable shelves, and cheap gadgets. In this opening chapter of the ChessboArt Encyclopedia, we organize the concepts, distinguishing training...

Encyclopedia Vol. 2: The Physics of Invisible Engineering – Magnets & Centering

December 25, 2025

Most people assume vertical chess is just "glued magnets." In Vol. 2, we dive into the engineering: why two magnets create a perfect vertical line, how we overcome the "air...

Close-up of ChessboArt solid wood magnetic chess pieces with epoxy and flowers (Knight, Rook, Bishop, Pawn) showing natural grain and press-fit construction without glue.

Encyclopedia Vol. 3: The Pieces – Wood, Durability & The Art of the System

December 20, 2025

Most vertical chess sets use cheap plastic pieces with glued magnets. In Volume 3, we explain our "No Glue" philosophy. We compare the classic feel of Solid Wood vs. the...

Wall Chess Board Construction & Mounting Systems

Encyclopedia Vol. 4: The Canvas of Strategy – Board Construction & Mounting Systems

December 15, 2025

Encyclopedia Vol. 4: The Canvas of Strategy – Board Construction & Mounting Systems Series: ChessboArt Encyclopedia (Vol. 4 of 10) • Format: Technical Analysis A vertical chessboard is not just...

Encyclopedia Vol. 5: The Keeper's Guide – Installation, Care & Longevity

December 14, 2025

Encyclopedia Vol. 5: The Keeper's Guide – Installation, Care & Longevity Series: ChessboArt Encyclopedia (Vol. 5 of 10) • Format: Technical Manual You don't buy a ChessboArt board for a...

The old classic Mercedes was a symbol of reliability and quality. It was the same with chess.

In a Sea of Internet Noise: Why I Won’t Buy You Chess on Batteries

December 11, 2025

In a sea of internet noise, flash deals and disposable gadgets, here is a personal confession from a chess player and craftsman: why I won’t buy you chess on batteries...

The Gym You Don’t Need to Change For — Old Chess Training Methods Revisited

December 9, 2025

Chess apps can make you feel sharp. A real game can expose you in silence. This is an honest essay about training methods that actually transfer to the board —...

Handcrafted wooden wall-mounted chessboard by ChessboArt, made of American Walnut and Ash with magnetic chess pieces. Functional art piece designed by FM Michał Fudalej, symbolizing the connection between chess strategy and artistic design.

Made in Poland: Why Our Chess Sets Are Crafted Here

December 5, 2025

From medieval chess pieces discovered in Sandomierz and baroque amber sets from Gdańsk to today’s world-class furniture industry, Poland has a deep tradition of woodcraft and chess culture. ChessboArt continues...

Handcrafted wooden chess ornaments hanging on a Christmas tree branch, showcasing natural Ash and Walnut grain against pine needles. Minimalist, eco-friendly holiday decor in Slow Design style. Photo by Monika Burszczan

A Slow Christmas Gambit: Elevating Holiday Decor with Handcrafted Noble Wood

December 2, 2025

This holiday season, elevate your home with the warmth of noble wood. Discover our handcrafted collection of hanging chess ornaments that double as magnetic art, Iroko piggy banks with a...

ChessboArt Returns as an Official Partner of the Cracovia Chess Festival

November 26, 2025

ChessboArt is returning as an official partner of the Cracovia Chess Festival in Kraków. This year we’re bringing our professional Bughouse table, timeless design and a whole lot of positive...

Dark Halloween — a Quiet Chessboard Styling / Not scary

October 30, 2025

Autumn quiets the world. What remains is wood, light and geometry. A handful of images and thoughts — grateful to the chess community.

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Vertical chess: guides, stories and commissions

ChessboArt Blog: Vertical Chess Boards & Wooden Chess Guides

The Only "Sports Equipment" That Might Actually Survive January 2026

Encyclopedia Vol. 1: Vertical & Demonstration Chess – Organizing the Chaos

Encyclopedia Vol. 2: The Physics of Invisible Engineering – Magnets & Centering

Encyclopedia Vol. 3: The Pieces – Wood, Durability & The Art of the System

Encyclopedia Vol. 4: The Canvas of Strategy – Board Construction & Mounting Systems

Encyclopedia Vol. 5: The Keeper's Guide – Installation, Care & Longevity

In a Sea of Internet Noise: Why I Won’t Buy You Chess on Batteries

The Gym You Don’t Need to Change For — Old Chess Training Methods Revisited

Made in Poland: Why Our Chess Sets Are Crafted Here

A Slow Christmas Gambit: Elevating Holiday Decor with Handcrafted Noble Wood

ChessboArt Returns as an Official Partner of the Cracovia Chess Festival

Dark Halloween — a Quiet Chessboard Styling / Not scary

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Vertical chess: guides, stories and commissions

ChessboArt Blog: Vertical Chess Boards & Wooden Chess Guides