Try the approach of a spectator view. Rotate the chessboard 90º on the fridge so that, from the spectator’s perspective, White is on the left and Black is on the right.
If the placement looks correct, then rotate the letters and numbers (board coordinates) 90º so they are correctly oriented from the players’ perspective as well.
Add a flat chess clock on the top or a slider indicating who's turn it is to play.
Make sure the white squares are oriented correctly. The lower left should now be white on the left and black on the right because the chessboard has been turned 90%.
The goal is for the board to look correct both from the spectators’ side and from each player’s perspective.
The players will probably turn the pawns towards the center. So maybe round donut pawns might look best. @Chessboart
Try the approach of a spectator view. Rotate the chessboard 90º on the fridge so that, from the spectator’s perspective, White is on the left and Black is on the right.
If the placement looks correct, then rotate the letters and numbers (board coordinates) 90º so they are correctly oriented from the players’ perspective as well.
Add a flat chess clock on the top or a slider indicating who's turn it is to play.
Make sure the white squares are oriented correctly. The lower left should now be white on the left and black on the right because the chessboard has been turned 90%.
The goal is for the board to look correct both from the spectators’ side and from each player’s perspective.
The players will probably turn the pawns towards the center. So maybe round donut pawns might look best. @Chessboart
