Our Black Walnut and Maple Chess Board is an attractive and practical chess board for any chess set. It's a favorite chess board for sheesham chess sets as the rich golden-brown colors match extremely well and black chess pieces contrast perfect with the walnut and maple wood. This is the most popular size and style of classic walnut and maple chessboards. Our chessboards are handcrafted from real solid hardwoods, the walnut and maple squares interlock together perfectly. The handcrafted quality of our wood chessboards is definitely hard to match and far superior to the mass produced wood veneer boards. There is a 2.5" walnut perimeter with perfectly mitred joints and roundover edges finishing the board in style. These chessboards can be played on both sides with matching quality. This board is handcrafted and finished with a glossy furntiture quality finish

Specifications:

• Board size is 21" with 1.75" Maple/Walnut squares and 2.5" Walnut border.
• Piece recommendation: 3 3/4" Set (not included)

Wooden chess boards are rarely seen in chess tournaments with the exception of major chess competitions such as the US Championships and other high level tournaments. However, wooden chess boards are excellent for play at home. Wood chess boards are also outstanding because of their decorative appeal. Wooden chess boards will enhance any living space, and are very classy boards on which to play. Chess players that study chess should also own a nice chess board. If you are spending hours studying chess, a nice wooden chess board will make the experience very enjoyable.