Vinyl - a vinyl compound (formula -CH=CH2) is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group (preferred IUPAC name thenyl) which are derivatives of ethene, CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom replaced with some other group. An industrially important example is vinyl chloride, precursor to PVC, a plastic commonly known as "vinyl".
Matt - the property of having little or no contrasts; lacking highlights or gloss.
Board - 1) Noun, a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
............2) Noun, a committee having supervisory powers
............3) Noun, a flat portable surface, usually rectangular, designed for board games
............4) Noun, meals or food in general
............5) Noun, a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes.
............6) Noun, a table at which meals are served;
...........7) Noun, a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
...........8) Noun, a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
...........9) Verb, to provide lodging
...........10) Verb, to get on a train or bus
...........11) Verb, to live and take one's meals at or in
Hope this clears up any confusion.
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Originally posted by ChessPraxisThis is a good suggestion. The bigger the tube diameter the better I would guess.
I have a 30 year old vinyl board that lays flat to this day. My secret? Store it in a cardboard tube. I cut off a piece from an empty carpet roll. It works great. I simply roll it the other way when I take it out and it lays down pretty well.
But I've kept it this way from day one. 😉
I have two of these and I keep them hanging over the rod in the closet in my third bedroom, which I use for storage.
Maybe you guys need to get out more.
Anyone who has played any tournaments OTB in the last 50 years (at least in America) has seen these boards. Some are paper, if the club holding the tournament is cheap, but most I've seen are vinyl. They are usually accompanied by a standard set of plastic (usually felted) Staunton chessmen. I have two of these sets with vinyl boards I like to use for analysis.
Follow this link to see the type of chessmen and board I'm talking about.
http://www.thechessstore.com/product/TKTBW2GN/ClubTourney-Black-Ivory-Chess-Pieces-with-Board---Green.html
When I do play OTB in a tournament (which is now rare these days), I have a set bag that I put one of these and a clock in, just in case.
Originally posted by SuzianneI couldn't believe how few knew what a vinyl board was, and how few understood the problems they have with warping etc.
Maybe you guys need to get out more.
Anyone who has played any tournaments OTB in the last 50 years (at least in America) has seen these boards. Some are paper, if the club holding the tournament is cheap, but most I've seen are vinyl. They are usually accompanied by a standard set of plastic (usually felted) Staunton chessmen. I have two of these set ...[text shortened]... s now rare these days), I have a set bag that I put one of these and a clock in, just in case.
I have a board that is made from mouse pad material, it has the same kind of problems. Good old wood is hard to beat, but a pain to carry around.
Originally posted by PhlabibitYeah, I've seen some of these folded into quarter-size and you can sure tell. They're so hard to get flat again.
My vinyl board says "DO NOT FOLD" on the back (wives, phttt!). Keeping it rolled up squares out also makes it so you don't have corners sticking up when its time for some OTB ACTION!~
Originally posted by ChessPraxisYeah, I have a wood board for my soapstone set, and yes, it sure is heavy and awkward to carry.
I couldn't believe how few knew what a vinyl board was, and how few understood the problems they have with warping etc.
I have a board that is made from mouse pad material, it has the same kind of problems. Good old wood is hard to beat, but a pain to carry around.
Originally posted by SuzianneAh, now the light goes on. What threw me was the spelling of MATT, I've been off ferreting out stuff relating to MATT or MATTE (something used in picture framing, as boards are also). If you'd called it a rollup chessboard even dumbo-me might have got it ...
Maybe you guys need to get out more.
Anyone who has played any tournaments OTB in the last 50 years (at least in America) has seen these boards. Some are paper, if the club holding the tournament is cheap, but most I've seen are vinyl. They are usually accompanied by a standard set of plastic (usually felted) Staunton chessmen. I have two of these set ...[text shortened]... s now rare these days), I have a set bag that I put one of these and a clock in, just in case.
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Originally posted by SuzianneI think it's funny that 'going out more' on a chess site refers to going to tournaments...
Maybe you guys need to get out more.
Anyone who has played any tournaments OTB in the last 50 years (at least in America) has seen these boards. Some are paper, if the club holding the tournament is cheap, but most I've seen are vinyl. They are usually accompanied by a standard set of plastic (usually felted) Staunton chessmen. I have two of these set ...[text shortened]... s now rare these days), I have a set bag that I put one of these and a clock in, just in case.
Originally posted by KewpieNot sure if he meant MATTE or MAT.
Ah, now the light goes on. What threw me was the spelling of MATT, I've been off ferreting out stuff relating to MATT or MATTE (something used in picture framing, as boards are also). If you'd called it a rollup chessboard even dumbo-me might have got it ...
Matte (the texture) kinda goes without saying, since you certainly would not want a glossy board. Under hard lights, you could have quite a headache by the end of a game. Maybe he meant Mat, since some of these have a backing on them to prevent slipping.
But yeah, a rollup chessboard is exactly what he meant.
Originally posted by SuzianneRoll up is a hint on how to store it.🙂
Not sure if he meant MATTE or MAT.
Matte (the texture) kinda goes without saying, since you certainly would not want a glossy board. Under hard lights, you could have quite a headache by the end of a game. Maybe he meant Mat, since some of these have a backing on them to prevent slipping.
But yeah, a rollup chessboard is exactly what he meant.