Blackwood and Olivewood Classic Traditional Chess Board - Gloss Finish - House of Staunton - Review

[@Onan1957]

Gorgeous board indeed! Thank you.

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@Diachron]

For some reason I wasn't getting notifications to these videos so I've got some catching up to do! Great in-depth breakdown as usual, Alex. that's a very compelling board.

[@AlSuChess]

Yes, I also often don't get the notifications that people comment so I end up finding these comments much later! Either way, thank you for watching!

[@Kubooxooki]

I have pretty big windows in the room where I play in my house, so glossy boards don't work for me. Still, I wish you had shown the Zagreb Elite pieces on that glossy board just to see how the pieces and the board blend. I love those pieces, but I feel like they require lighter squares on the board you use. Thanks for another excellent video, Alex. I'm loving the short videos too!

[@grayluna3710]

Your collection is amazing. I just got my first HOS set. Thanks for the videos.

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you! I am really happy that people find the videos helpful!

[@SarumChoirmaster]

VERY VERY HELPFUL VIDEO! THANKS

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you for watching!

[@pdxaxe9554]

Nice informative video. I am a big fan of HoS, and recently purchased the beautiful Canterbury pieces. I too questioned which board to get, and how the pieces would contrast was an issue. I ended up getting the coral ash and bird's eye maple with a satin finish, and it really compliments the pieces. I may get the Zagreb gilded combination set in the future, which has a glossy black and white board. The gilded red mahogany pieces are easily visable on it, but I don't think I would play an ebony set on it.

[@AlSuChess]

Yes that coral ash board is very nice ! I've considered it time and time again, if it wasn't so similar to my other board! I think once you find the perfect combination of chess pieces and board, it makes all the difference!

[@frankdiscussion2069]

I wish I played chess well enough to justify owning such a beautiful board and chess pieces

[@chrisb3976]

I suck at the game and id still buy a nice chess set like that.

[@juancarlosl4133]

I loved the Turin set on the new board. Beautiful new board.

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you! I like this board better than my previous Elm Burl Birds eye maple for some of my chess sets!

[@armandcordova44]

Thanks for another informative video. My only comment is that, whilst the glossy board looks shiny and smooth, it could create a challenge when in use since it creates a mirror reflection from the light that comes from the window, and the blinds. This might pose a distraction during a game. I do not know how it would reflect if you were using an artificial light like a fluorescent indoors. In all, this is a good video showing the comparison between a matted finished board and a glossy one.

[@chrisheilman4039]

Looking to get this board but there are like 3 tiers starting at 139 up to 249. Not sure which on to get any suggestion

[@outdoorswithunclesergey6293]

👍😊

[@RCmaniac1231]

I’m a very average chess player but I love collecting the different piece sets and boards

[@MrMikeym46]

I prefer the satin finish

[@kiwichess]

Glossy finish looks nice but it's definitely not for playing due to excessive reflection. The first maple board is nice. Ah, and yes, put more videos short and long. I enjoy watching them.

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you for watching! I think the reflection isn't as distracting as I previously thought, because when I was considering the board, the reflection is something I was concerned about! There is also the matte version of the same board too, and I think it's a little bit less expensive!

[@HappyHounds]

Have any chess sets you wanna sell?

[@AlSuChess]

For sure! Although I am still figuring out how to go about selling them!

[@abdallahelebshehy4858]

We want dubrovnik chess set

[@denisdooley1540]

I'm commenting about 2/3rd through the video but that glossy board is pretty, but not so good for filming because it's nearly a mirror for your window blinds. My personal preference is for a satin finish, but even the matte finish is way better for your video.

[@AlSuChess]

I see what you mean! Thank you for watching!

[@floridian2023]

W.O.W.

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a lot!

[@richardw2801]

They clearance rn for $40-60

[@makeyour77]

H.o.S. is uncanny

[@AlSuChess]

Interesting! How so?

[@makeyour77]

@@AlSuChess just coz they are fantastic