This is the classic French Staunton style chess set with a Walnut veneer board and pieces handcrafted from Kari and Sheesham wood. Named after English chessmaster Howard Staunton, the tournament-style chess pieces replicate the classic French Staunton shapes and are the most widely recognized chess pieces in the world. The Kari (white) and Sheesham (dark) pieces are hand carved, polished, and weighted for an elegant game of champions. The Walnut board contains rounded corners and provides a 14 3/4" sq. field comprised of 1 1/2" black and white spaces. King 3" H x 1 1/4" diameter. Chessboard 14 3/4" L x 14 3/4" W.