20" Mark of Westminster Presidential Chess Board - Ebonized and Maple with 2" Squares

The Presidential chess boards by Mark of Westminster are premier, furniture quality, real-wood veneer inlays. This style, available only through the Mark of Westminster line, is a quarter inch thicker than most other chess boards. Most noticeable, the Presidential Series has black beveled edging that brings added elegance without appearing too busy. It also a unique mosaic pattern that alternates black with maple that is not only stylish, but allows the board to match well with many chess sets. These boards have felt-pad feet for protection of both the board and your own furniture. Less than 100 of these chess boards are produced each year, and each come with a certificate of authenticity with serial number.

Ebonized Birds Eye Maple is for the individual looking for a pure black board. The dark squares are lacquered black with a matte finish, which has no grain whatsoever. Birds Eye Maple is known to have a number of knots and curls which can sometimes be seen in the light squares of these boards. The maple is a good complement to the boxwood used in chess pieces, so this board complements all types of woods, although particularly well with ebonized or ebony chess pieces.

Made in the Europe it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity with its serial number

Product Details: Product Material: Wood Dark Squares: Ebonized Birds Eye Maple Light Squares: Maple Chess Board Overall Dimensions: 20" x 20" Square Size: 1.97" Board Thickness: 3/4" Recommended King Height: 3 3/4" to 4" Recommended King Base: 1 1/2" to 1 3/4"