Storing chessboards - flat or standing?

I don't know if this is correct or not but I've heard it mentioned the best way to store chessboards when not in use is to stand them vertically against the wall. Supposedly this prevents moisture from damaging the wood. Is this true or can you store wood chessboards flat that offers the same protection and longevity?

Yes you can store them flat. If they are varnished it should protect them from everything but don't leave them in the sun or rain. As for pieces just make sure you don't lose them.

Woodworking is one of my interests. I don't think it makes much of a difference in terms of moisture as long as the board is sealed and protected. There is a technique in woodworking that involves placing freshly jointed & thicknessed boards on their edge for a period of time to allow excess moisture to escape prior to working the wood but once a board has been constructed and sealed, I don't think there would be any appreciable difference in storing the board on the side - unless you have a leaky roof/ceiling.

The only exceptions might be possible objects falling on the board or dust buildup which might possibly result in microscratches from sliding pieces across a dirty surface. I have cats that like to walk around on chessboards so I don't leave my board set up because I don't want them to scratch it when jumping off of it.

@clutchnutz

People will yell "YOLO!" before jumping 3 stories in order to land on the edge of a pool.

Then, when it would be a great time to employ the idea of 'yolo', they sit on their hands and let their boards get dusty instead of scratched.

Now go do your best and let's promptly get those boards set up!

@Onyx_Chess You're probably right.. especially considering I had to look up the meaning of YOLO. 😕

I only learned about it a few years ago.

Something has happened in the world where a young group of people get to talk freely while the rest of us need to google and study and research if we want to know what's being said.