Chess Board Blanket for Chess Lovers and Players

Chess Board Blanket shows a full black and white board with the pieces set out in their starting positions, and rank numbers and file letters run along the edges. Wrapping up in it feels like sitting down at a game that has not started yet. It is made for anyone who likes to think a few moves ahead.

Note: the mug shown in the photo are for styling only and not included.

How the design is put together

The squares alternate in crisp black and white across the whole surface, so the grid carries the picture. Along the bottom and left edge you see the file letters and rank numbers, which give the board a real, finished look. The pieces sit on the back and front ranks in their starting order, with pawns lined up in front of them. Every element is drawn in clean outline or solid fill, so the lines stay sharp from one corner to the other. It reads as a board ready for the first move.

Who will enjoy it

People who play chess will notice the setup first, and they will likely check the squares to see whether it matches a real opening. Coaches, club members and casual players who keep a board at home will recognize the layout in an instant. You can use this blanket on the couch while you go over a game from the weekend, or while you watch a match on a quiet evening. Anyone who has ever set up a board for a friend will feel that it was made for them.

For gifting

This blanket suits a birthday or a graduation for someone who spends free time over a board. It also works well as a holiday present for a relative who has taught you to play. Pick the fleece throw, sherpa throw, fleece blanket or sherpa blanket depending on how you want it to feel. Picture the moment they open it and spot the starting position, then pull it over their shoulders for a game night.