Sheesham pieces on walnut or mahogany for better contrast?

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onderdeurtje

I own the Dubrovnik 2.0 Sheesham pieces from Chessbazaar. I currently own a cheapish walnut and maple chessboard. Sometimes I have the feeling the contrast isn't enough since it's both brown.

When I look at the house of staunton mahogany and maple boards, the mahogany looks reddish, wich I think gives a better contrast? Then again, pictures can be misleading.

https://www.houseofstaunton.com/mahogany-and-maple-wooden-tournament-chessboard.html

Would it go well with Sheesham pieces?

What is your experience/advice? 

maik1988

I wouldn't necessarily buy a new board for better contrast if you're considering only those two woods. The walnut and mahogany aren't that far apart in the spectrum. On the walnut/maple hardwood board I have, sheesham looks just fine, as does the walnut from the more expensive set I have. If you want more contrast, perhaps try padauk or ebony and maple for the board?

KnightsForkCafe
Chesspage1 wrote:
There is no significant difference:

There is a difference when you have a finish on both woods. I have both solid walnut and solid mahogany boards. Both woods get darker once there are some coats of tung oil on it. Mahogany has a pearl essence effect once coated. Walnut get a dark milk chocolate brown. I would say that walnut solid wood with clear finish contrasts more than the mahogany in my opinion. Veneer boards don't have polyurethane or tung oil. So it truly depends upon if it is a solid wood are veneered board.      

 

Drawgood

Don't spend too much time on a board you aren't able to see. Actually I recommend you buy one of each colors you prefer of plastic boards then change them if you get bored with the color. ALso you are asking what color board is better. But it is very subjective. How could anyone tell you for sure?

Personally I found that if I play on a wooden board then pieces that are full black and full "blond" are best for contrast. If I have pieces at home which are brown finish wood pieces and "blond" then they actually look the best on one of the cheap roll up green square boards. IMO brown color and green go well together.

Drawgood

You can also look for and buy a cheaper board by polish manufacturer Wegiel. I own two of their boards and they're very nice. Don't spend extra money on something not very significant.