Devoted to the enhancement of what is felt by many to be the greatest game ever invented, Worldwise Imports understands the importance of making high-quality chess sets available to players of all levels. If you"re trying to encourage enthusiasm in a young player, this beautiful French knight set is a great way to get started. It features natural and black-painted boxwood pieces that combine elegance with conventional form. Boxwood is a fine-grained hardwood with a golden buttery hue and natural luster. Both of the 3-inch-tall kings and their armies are carefully crafted and weighted for balance and stability. The handsome ebony-and-maple veneer board, measuring 14L x 14W x 0.5H inches, is a sure to issue a friendly invitation to any young chess aficionado that happens by. ChessSets.com is devoted to all aspects of chess, and carries a complete line of Worldwise chess sets for home or travel. About Worldwise Imports: Specializing in retail and online merchants, Worldwise Import founder Cheryl Stern has assembled a team that has the experience necessary to import the very best international products. Since 2001, the team has traveled the world to find and supply the finest in chess, backgammon, cribbage and other traditional games, as well as some exotic and not so traditional games. Worldwise Imports" commitment to excellence has helped it become a leader in world import markets. * Fine-grained boxwood pieces * Ebony-and-maple-veneer board * French-styled knights * Dimensions: 14L x 14W x 0.5H inches