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Bespoke Chess Commission: Your Dream Table, Built to Order

Regular price $1,444.00 USD
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Bespoke Chess Commission: Your Dream Table, Built to Order

Regular price $1,444.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $1,444.00 USD
Sale Sold out

A Collaborative Process: Your Vision, Our Craft

This page outlines the process for commissioning a one-of-a-kind chess table. This is not mass production. It is a collaborative project where we apply our passion for wood, aesthetics, and chess to build a piece that is uniquely yours.

We can create truly magnificent tables for chess and other games. Below is a guide to the choices that will shape your project.

Step 1: The Size (Function & Comfort)

How will you use your table? We can build a board with any square size, from a delicate 24 mm to a commanding 56 mm (or even 76 mm for our vertical sets). We then build the table around it.

Our Professional Advice: True comfort comes from the details. We recommend a minimum width of 740 mm for comfortable play and a length of at least 900 mm. This provides ample space for a clock, scoresheet, a cup of coffee, and room to rest your arms during a long game.

Step 2: The Wood (Your Palette)

The material defines the character of your table. We work exclusively with high-quality solid hardwoods. The choice should complement your interior and personal aesthetic:

  • Dark Woods: American Walnut, Iroko, Acacia
  • Light Woods: Ash, Oak, Beech, Mango

(Have another species in mind? We can likely source it for you.)

Step 3: The Board (Technique & Style)

This is the heart of your table. We specialize in several professional techniques, each offering a different feel:

  1. Epoxy Resin (Our Signature): Our most popular style. We use precision CNC engraving for the squares and notation. This is only the first step. The resin is then poured, cured, and the entire solid wood surface is meticulously hand-sanded and finished. This manual process is absolutely essential, as solid wood is a living material that cannot be finished correctly by machines alone.
  2. Wood Inlay (The Classic): A timeless, purely wooden board. We inlay contrasting wood veneers into precisely prepared pockets for a traditional, elegant look.
  3. Classic Joinery: We build the chessboard first by cutting and gluing individual solid wood squares, then build the rest of the table frame around it. (Example: our XXL 60x60 board).
  4. DGT & Electronic Integration: We can perfectly recess any electronic board (like DGT) into your tabletop, complete with hidden channels for all wiring, creating the ultimate modern tournament setup.

Step 4: The Base (The Foundation)

We can top any base you provide, or source one for you. Our most popular options include modern, heavy-duty steel "spider" legs. While we can fabricate custom wooden bases, steel legs are often sourced from specialized partners to ensure perfect stability and to optimize transport costs. We are always happy to provide a quote for any option.


How to Start Your Commission

Our process is personal and transparent. To begin, simply contact us with your initial ideas. We will guide you through the options, provide a detailed quote, and begin the design process.

This product page is for inquiry and consultation, not direct purchase.

Contact Us to Start Your Project

Delivery Time

We're not a typical store, but a small workshop.

If you want to be 100% sure about the timing, just send us an email.

The usual lead time for wall-mounted boards is around 1 month — but it can vary.

Personalisation

We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.

Shipping Information

We pack our chess with special care. We have already managed to deliver to the United States, Singapore, Argentina and most European countries... but it may happen that your location is not yet added to our store. In this case, write us an email and we will price and add it immediately.

We love chess, so feel free to ask.

The same applies to small products, write and we will add the price of shipping the letter.

Returns & Refunds

In short:
- products made to order, personalized, etc. are not returnable
- typical, standard products can be returned within 14 days (you cover the shipping costs) without giving a reason

If you have any questions, please contact the owner directly: FM Fudalej Michal. We have 100% satisfied customers and I really want it to stay that way.

Despite this, we have regulations and you can find them in the footer at the bottom of the page.

FM Fudalej Michal Founder and ChessboArt Creator, chess lover

You won’t reach a helpdesk

— you’ll reach me,
FM Michał Fudalej. I design and make each board by hand.
Yes, it’s a small brand. And every story has to start somewhere.

And honestly — I’d be truly glad even if you just say hi.

Contact Michał Fudalej
  • Comments about chessBoArt

    Anastasia Sorokina.

    The best chess arbiter according to FIDE 100 - female category

    "These chess sets are truly beautiful and are a decoration in our chess club, and we also use them during lessons with our students"

  • Comments about chessBoArt

    Aniko Kiss-Zliczyńska

    Screenwriter and decorator

    "The chess sets created by Mr. Fudalej were a beautiful and meaningful part of the set design in the historical film "W szachu. Ostatnia rozgrywka", set in the interwar and wartime periods. We used the boards in numerous scenes, including the ... "

  • Comments about chessBoArt

    David Llada

    Photographer, "The Thinkers",
    Chess promoter

    "This chess set is truly stunning and looks incredible mounted on my wall"

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    Robert Hungaski

    Captain of the Argentine National Team

    "I am very happy that the board arrived intact and without a single scratch all the way to Argentina. It looks great! Now I just have to hang it on the wall, thank you."

  • Comments about chessBoArt

    Jenny Z (United States, by google)

    I purchased the club magnetic chess set. The product is beyond my expectations in functionality and beauty. It’s a real honor to own such a product wish I had something like this years ago, but glad I have it now. Truly beautiful artwork even my spouse who doesn’t play chess absolutely loves the artistic nature and quality of the product. Excellent seller and communication. Look forward to purchasing top of the line set in the future. Although, this is almost perfect. You would swear it’s completely wood from a distance.

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    Dariusz Mikrut

    President of KSz Dwie Wieże Kraków

    "We purchased chess pieces from ChessboArt for the Chess Club because they are the most beautifully made demonstration chess pieces.They are an important part of our club decor and aesthetically pleasing.They are useful for training as well as demonstrating games in the traditional way. We are delighted. Premium product.We do recommend wholeheartedly."

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    Jonathan (UK, by Etsy)

    I seldom shop on Etsy and was uncertain about making a purchase there, but my clock arrived quickly, was exactly as advertised, and was very well-packaged. I couldn’t ask for a better shopping experience.

  • Comments about chessBoArt

    Matto (Germany, by email)

    Dear Mr. Fudalej,
    I would like to inform you that the wall chessboard arrived today. Everything is fine and works.
    I really like the color of the oak wood in its dark shade. And surprisingly, it perfectly matches the color of the table.
    [...]
    Thanks again for the additional production of the chessboard. I am very happy with it, because it goes very nicely with the furniture in the living room.

    Have a nice evening and greetings,

    Matteo

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