Steal This Deal! Each Heirloom chess set combines a true US handcrafted solid walnut and maple hardwood chessboard with a unique set of chess pieces to suit a wide variety of tastes. While this set is perfect for any age player and skill levelit's the ideal first wooden chess set. The sleek chess pieces blend championship specifications with a minimalist style. In particular the knight is fashionableyet simple. The pieces are carved by master artisans from quality boxwood and nicely weighted for a fantastic chess playing experience. They are finished with a protective clear stain. Felt bases protect a chessboard and enhance the smooth playing quality. The chessboard is handcrafted in Pennsylvania from locally sourced premium walnut and maple woods. The process of creating the boards takes many monthsfrom the drying and curing of woodsto the special cutting and assembly processto the final details that include groovesbeveled edgeengravingand the multiple finishes that gives it the trademark luxurious and distinguishably smooth surface. Over many monthsRaphael created this chessboard model inspired by Drueke's obsolete works. It has become a remarkable showpiece and platform for any set of chess pieces one owns that are suitably sizedusually 3 3/4" tall on average. For display or frequent play Chess House The Real Masters of Chess