From the moment you handle this chess board it's fine solid hard wood construction becomes evident. Weighing in at a healthy 2.8 KGs this chess board is an example of excellent craftsmanship. Each square is a solid piece of either graded Rosewood or Boxwood & the deep tones of these fine woods contrast each other perfectly. The tactile rounded edges & fine polished lacquer finish off this beautiful chess board. It is the ideal partner for a set of fine rosewood or ebony chess men. Unlike cheaper veneered chess boards it will last longer than a lifetime & age gracefully as the years pass by & generations pass it on. If you only buy one chess board in your lifetime, choose this one, it will be a choice you wont regret.