Caring for
your chess set.

Wipe wooden boards with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive products and chemical cleaners. Keep the board away from prolonged exposure to moisture, direct sunlight and excessive heat.

If the board gets wet, gently dry the affected area with a soft cloth. Do not soak the board or apply wax, oil or polish unless the product instructions specifically allow it.

Clean cast metal and electroplated pieces with a clean, soft and non-abrasive cloth. Avoid metal polish, solvents and chemical cleaners, which may affect the finish.

Handle pieces individually and return them to their fitted spaces before storing the set. Avoid dropping weighted pieces or knocking their bases against the board.

For the Lumen, wipe the reflective board with a soft microfiber cloth and clean the crystal pieces with a separate, non-abrasive cloth.

Lift each piece when making a move rather than sliding it across the board. Remove and store the pieces separately before moving the fixed board.

Magnetic pieces can be wiped with a soft, dry cloth. Their magnets help limit unintended movement but do not lock the pieces permanently in place.

Keep the board horizontal during play and move the set carefully, even when the pieces are positioned on the board.

Open and close a folding board on a flat, stable surface. Before closing it, place each piece in its fitted compartment and check that nothing rests on the edge of the case.

Close the board gently without forcing the hinge or clasps. For drawer models, slide the drawers carefully and lift the board by its base rather than by a drawer.

Store your chess set in a dry indoor space, away from prolonged direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep loose pieces together and protected from impacts. If your set has fitted storage, use the spaces provided so the pieces remain separated between games.