Wooden chess set with algebraic notation on walnut and maple chess board

This beautiful wooden chess set is made using quality solid hardwoods and precision craftsmanship to create an heirloom quality showcase set. The handmade wooden chess board is made in our shop in Missouri and features dark squares of solid walnut and light squares of solid maple, surrounded by a solid walnut border for a classic, clean look. Expertly carved wooden Staunton-style chessmen complete the set. Coordinates are engraved neatly and cleanly on the border for using algebraic notation. Custom engraving on the back is available. Also available - Solid wood box to store chess pieces; link below. - Handmade tailored cover to protect your chess board ($48); contact us to add it to your order. Contact us if you'd like to order the board without pieces. ___________________________________________________ ➤ PIECES: Set includes solid wooden chessmen made by craftsmen in India, the global leader in quality wooden chess pieces. Pieces come in a cotton drawstring bag. Choose standard or premium. Standard: This is a quality Staunton-style wooden chess set with 3.25" king (king's base is 1-1/4"). Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are sheesham. Pieces are weighted with green felt on bottom. Extra queens are available, just send us a message. Premium: In this premium Staunton-style set, the king stands just over 3" (king's base is 1-7/16"). This set features a lovely smooth finish and highly detailed carving. Double queens are included. Light pieces are boxwood, dark pieces are acacia wood. Pieces are nicely weighted for a substantial feel in the hand and lined with green felt on the bottom. ___________________________________________________ ➤ NATURAL BEAUTY: Each handmade walnut and maple chess board is unique due to natural variations in the color and grain of wood. This variation is part of the beauty of working with natural materials. The item you receive will vary slightly from the one that's pictured here, but will be equally beautiful. ➤ SIZE/DIMENSIONS of BOARD: Playing surface: 13" x 13" (1-5/8" squares) Overall size with border: 15-1/2" square x 3/4" thick The playing surface is backed by Baltic birch for stability. Rubber pads on the bottom of the board protect surfaces and prevent slipping. ___________________________________________________ ➤ CUSTOM ENGRAVING: We'd be happy to engrave names, dates, or a message on the back of the chess board for an additional $15. See listing photos for example. Please select the "custom engraving" option and enter your request when you order. We'll send a proof for your approval before we actually engrave your board, so please watch for that message. ➤ CHESS PIECE BOX: We offer a chess coffer to protect your premium chessmen. This handcrafted lined box is made from solid walnut and is well-matched to the board. Order it here: www.etsy.com/listing/740858592/handmade-box-for-chess-pieces ➤ GIFTS: We do not include price info in our packages. If you'd like gift wrapping or to include a gift message, please mark your order as a gift and select those options when you check out. Wood is the traditional gift for the 5th anniversary, and a custom engraved chess board makes a really special gift! ___________________________________________________ ➤ RELATED PRODUCTS: <-> Walnut box to store chess pieces: www.etsy.com/listing/740858592/handmade-walnut-box-for-premium-chess <-> Carved border chess board (see listing photos): www.etsy.com/listing/257128209/wooden-chess-set <-> Larger tournament size set in a similar style: www.etsy.com/listing/515930651/tournament-size-wooden-chess-set ___________________________________________________ ➤ GIVING BACK: We plant 5 trees for every product we sell through a partnership with Trees for the Future. To date, we've helped plant more than 53,000 trees. Read more at www.etsy.com/shop/ThreeTreesWorkshop#about