The The Bellingham Knights Chess Club received a donation of five beautifully handmade chess boards from Bellingham resident Reisa LaTorra. The boards are fabricated from a variety of hardwoods by her husband's uncle, Fred Heimstra.
To help raise funds for the club's operation, the chess boards are available to club members who can support the club with a donation of $50.00 or more. These custom boards typically sell for hundreds of dollars.
The chess boards weigh eight pounds, 18-in x 18-in., and are three inches high. Each square is 2-in x 2-in. Each board is made similar to the pictures at the bottom of this page showing details. The specific boards which are available are shown below numbered from one to four. One of the five boards has already been taken with a donation of $60.00. Four are left.
If you are interested in making a donation to support the club, please click the "Chip In" banner on the home page of bellinghamchess.com. The order of donations will be determine who gets the first choice on the boards. Add "Special Instructions" on the donate form to indicate your board number preference.
To help raise funds for the club's operation, the chess boards are available to club members who can support the club with a donation of $50.00 or more. These custom boards typically sell for hundreds of dollars.
The chess boards weigh eight pounds, 18-in x 18-in., and are three inches high. Each square is 2-in x 2-in. Each board is made similar to the pictures at the bottom of this page showing details. The specific boards which are available are shown below numbered from one to four. One of the five boards has already been taken with a donation of $60.00. Four are left.
If you are interested in making a donation to support the club, please click the "Chip In" banner on the home page of bellinghamchess.com. The order of donations will be determine who gets the first choice on the boards. Add "Special Instructions" on the donate form to indicate your board number preference.
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