Newspaper style isn't newspaperish enough

It might have been inspired by newspaper but contrast is too low and seems like it was designed without black & white printing in mind (black pieces must have white strokes inside but it's dark grey lines on light grey background, white piece have thin lines - such pieces don't print well). It also has unnecessary lines and dark squares have some toning (makes no sense, we have those diagonal lines for toning, lines look like sketch by the way not like accurate stamped lines). It's also a bit green, not neutral. Because of the low contrast it's hard to play live with such design.
Also I want to print my daily games to think about my moves while I don't have access to any devices and to reduce screen-time.

I'd be also happy to play live in that high-contrast printable design, to get used to it and have an identical experience with paper and display.

Comparison (current design and real newspaper or book)

Here is how current newspaper design prints in BW. White piece lines are too thin, squares look dirty, black pieces are too bold and have nothing inside.

This is great feedback, I actually agree, thanks a lot for sharing! I'll forward it to our relevant team.