Zelus Large 18 x 18 Inch Borderless Chess Board with Inlaid Mahogany

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1. pdb Verified Buyer – 3 May 2024

   I have several boards at different price points and sizes. This represents a great value. Consistency of squares color is great also. One of the few boards of its size with 2.25 inch squares. All in an 18.5 inch board(not 18 as advertised). Highly recommend.
   

2. JS Verified Buyer – 3 June 2024

   The board is well made and finished. It is pretty heavy,, and is really solid on a table. It is a good fit with a 4″+king set.
   

3. What Is This Like Set Up?- Wooden Chess Set Review Verified Buyer – 18 August 2024

   If you’re accustomed to playing on a board with borders please understand that playing on a borderless will take time getting used to. The idea and look of a borderless board is nice but in actuality it’s a bit strange; pieces are suddenly on the rim and during fast play you can easily knock pieces over. My board also came especially pale… the ‘dark’ squares looked much paler than what was shown in the photos. However, if you happen upon a decent copy and have ideas of customizing a nice table by levelling this chess board into it you’d probably turn it into a gem.

   

4. rjapgh Verified Buyer – 23 January 2025

   Nice looking Chess Board , arrived quickly with no
   Damage from shipping, good color uniformity of dark squares and light squares , wood craftsmanship is very good considering the price,

   while the flatness of the board is not perfect , it was totally with in reason , very minimal arch , not an issue for my situation
   

5. Drew I. Verified Buyer – 6 March 2025

   This board is half or a third of the price of anything else of this quality. (This is a fair price; others try to rip off chess lovers.)

   – The board, itself, is great-looking.
   – It lays perfectly flat, and doesn’t slide.
   – The wood is finished really nicely. The tone is attractive and sophisticated.

   A must-buy for anyone looking for a tournament-sized board that is attractive and functional without the over-bearing footprint of other tournament-sized boards.

   As far as the lack of borders – honestly, forget about it taking time to get used to it. It takes literally five seconds, and honestly, I might never go back to borders. It’s a cleaner play, visually. The lack of borders is a major win. I wish I’d bought a borderless one years ago.

   Highly recommend.
   

6. Kristjan Pall Verified Buyer – 11 March 2025

   If you’re accustomed to playing on a board with borders please understand that playing on a borderless will take time getting used to. The idea and look of a borderless board is nice but in actuality it’s a bit strange; pieces are suddenly on the rim and during fast play you can easily knock pieces over.
   My board also came especially pale… the ‘dark’ squares looked much paler than what was shown in the photos. However, if you happen upon a decent copy and have ideas of customizing a nice table by levelling this chess board into it you’d probably turn it into a gem.
   

7. David – avid chess teacher and student Verified Buyer – 30 March 2025

   So, for some, the point of a full-sized, yet borderless board, is the having the effect of a large board, with minimal reach across the board during study. Most often, you have a book between yourself and the board, and the can only be so close (or you can put your book aside when starting an entirely new game or setup). I specifically searched out this board and it is the only model I found over a couple of years of looking. I do study daily, so that’s going to be different from some (many lol) people shopping for a board. At any rate, I have other boards that I would likely use for, let’s say, a blitz chess visitor. And a different set, also, as I use my favorite (also hard to replace) set. Just adding the perspective of why someone would look specifically for this. The quality is very reasonable given the price. It’s been out of stock for a while now, and I’m waiting to buy another (as a backup) or a similar product (haven’t seen any!) when one may become available. Great value, at least for me. Exactly what the (chess) doctor ordered. Back to Kramnik, now. Cheers
   

8. María Verified Buyer – 5 April 2025

   Gran servicio. Altísima calidad.
   

9. JC Verified Buyer – 17 April 2025

   This is a lovely board at a great price….an unbeatable price if you’re into shopping for chess equipment. Wooden boards, even if simply veneered, usually go for much more. In appearance, this board is the equal of any of the more expensive boards I own and enhances the appearance of any chess set I’ve placed on it

   It has the advantage of being borderless, meaning it provides standard (large) 2.5 inch squares while taking up less table area.