The Rubinstein folds flat for tournament play without sacrificing precision. Mahogany and sycamore marquetry create a board of classical proportions, unmarked for serious competition. Collapsible design transforms a full-size tournament board into portable storage.

Built for 3.5″ Staunton pieces and players who demand both performance and portability. The 50mm squares read cleanly under tournament lighting, while the folding mechanism keeps the board protected during transit. Tournament organisers and travelling competitors choose this combination of traditional aesthetics and practical engineering.

Please note that chess pieces are not included with this board and are sold separately.

Akiba Rubinstein was Polish, widely considered the greatest player never to become world champion. Respected, classical, deeply studied – a favourite of connoisseurs. Mahogany/sycamore has that same quality: warm, traditional, favoured by people who know what they’re looking at. Not trying to impress anyone. Just very good.