Introducing our Exclusive Rook-N-Pawn - Wooden Chess Sets & Boards Simply the highest quality chess sets & boards on the market today. We created them to afford all chess players the chance to own heirloom quality pieces. Chess boards available in Fine Sheesham, Midas Wood, Classic Rosewood, and Blood Rosewood. Choice of 2" or 2.25" square chess boards. Definition of the chess woods:
Fine Sheesham - The Finest cut of Sheesham. This sheesham has great grain and many different shades of color in the wood.
Midas Wood - Named for the famous King Midas of Greek mythology...whos' touch turned everything to gold. The grain of this wood has many different shades of gold and rich browns. A grade of Sheesham never used before for chess sets. Wood of this quality was only used in high-end furnature and museum quality heirloom pieces.
Tiger Rosewood - Tiger Rosewood is rare to find. Over 90% of Rosewood does not pass the grade. This grade of Rosewood has the best grain and striking color. Colors may include shades of Black, Brown, Orange, Red, and Purple.
Classic Rosewood - Classic Rosewood is a step above what you will see on the market. It has rich colors and good striping. Rosewood is a very dense wood that is hard to work with. You will notice a difference in weight when you compare them to the boxwood pieces in the set.
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