Steal This Deal! Why this discount? The quality standard for these boards is very high and as they enter the warehouse each one is inspected to make sure they are absolutely amazing. Sometimes they are not quite amazingso we move them to imperfect statusfor reasons that might be insignificant or imperceptible to some people. But we want to keep the quality amazing for those sold as first rate. Additionallysometimes minor imperfections appear during the manufacturing process and it would be a shame to discard the product after so much effort and material has gone into making it to that point. Sometimes we accepted a few of these boards at a discounted rate and pass the savings on to someone who loves this style of chessboard but really wants a break on price. About the product:Hand made in the U.S. by 5th generation wood craftsman Johnthis walnut and maple table is an entirely unique design with a real hardwood JLP chessboard playing surface.The table is produce in two stylesone with an entirely maple perimeter and the other a blend of walnut and maple.The table is uniquely design with a 21" JLP board as the playing surface. If you own the tableyou will also have a fine chess board for use by itself.Solid block construction means there are no veneers. It is walnut and maple throughout for a very sturdy piece of furniture that will last. Key features at a glance Multi-purpose table surface is also chessboard you can play independently2" and 2.25" square size options available.Inside storage for pieceschess clocketc. Chess House The Real Masters of Chess