An excellent choice for the novice chess player.
This set includes a medium sized 12 inch walnut wood board with solid walnut edging and 1.25 inch squares.
Walnut is a highly sought-after hardwood for its rich, dark hues.
This chess set is made of solid walnut which promises quality and durability. The 32 beautiful wooden chess pieces complete the set.
An affordable and quality chessboard! Modern chess was invented in Europe, based on an Arabic game (Shatranj) which was based on an Indian game (Chaturanga).
During the Middle Ages it spread throughout Europe and evolved into the game we know and love today.
Chess is a game of infinite variations and perhaps the most difficult game of strategy ever created, it has survived the centuries and is played all over the world.
Staunton French style wooden chess pieces are unweighted
King measures 2.75" with a 0.75" diameter base
Walnut veneer board with solid walnut edge
Board measures 12" x 12" x 2" with 1.25" squares
Includes 32 chess pieces with felt bottoms
