• On the chessboard, the squares are 1.25 inches, and the size of the king’s base is 1.3 inches (approx. 65mm). Squares with a size of 57mm are usually ideal for pieces in this age range. The darker squares on the chessboard can vary from black to dark green, or brown the lighter colored squares can either be white or off-white in color.

Although most chessboards have standard white and black squares, you can also find special ones made from black and red squares. Though this looks attractive, most players have said that these colors tend to strain eyes during a play. For tournaments, special chess boards are made, which means they are built right into gaming tables.

Like a standard chessboard, the squares must have the right dimensions, and they should have adequate spaces or borders to place countdown timers and all captured chess pieces.

Here is a post I did on the best size chessboard to help you on your shopping hunt.

Most boards have coordinates printed on the sides, which show the algebraic notations for the squares. These come in handy for both amateur and professional players, giving an idea of which square each piece moves on to. These days, the most common choice among all players is the vinyl roll up board.