The Capablanca (with Notation)

The Capablanca is a handcrafted wooden chess board made from premium hardwoods including sycamore maple, birch, and mahogany. Each board is carefully constructed to deliver a refined playing surface suitable for serious players and collectors alike. Available in two sizes with square dimensions of 50 mm or 58 mm, The Capablanca accommodates standard Staunton chess pieces with a king height of approximately 85-95 mm or 100-110 mm respectively. The board itself measures either 480x480x14 mm or 540x540x14 mm, providing a substantial and durable foundation for your game.

You can choose whether to include alphanumeric notation around the border or prefer a clean, unadorned edge. The marquetry detailing in the wood selection creates natural visual contrast between playing squares whilst maintaining the elegance of the piece. This is a board only; chess pieces are not included and are sold separately, allowing you to pair it with a set that matches your preferences.

Whether you are looking for a board to use regularly or to display as a valued addition to your collection, The Capablanca offers solid craftsmanship and timeless design in real wood.

José Raúl Capablanca is famous above all for elegance - his chess was described as effortless, natural, almost luminous. Opponents said his positions looked simple because he made them look that way. The light edge on these boards does exactly the same thing: it lifts the whole aesthetic, gives it an airiness that the standard mahogany line doesn't have. Where The Rubinstein is warm and solid, The Capablanca is refined and light.