Our Staunton Classic Chess Set is beautifully designed and crafted to standards beyond what you will normally find on other chess sets in this price range. Chess piecesare painted boxwood meticulously finished in high gloss lacquer giving the chess set a glass like appearance. We recommend a chess board with 2 3 8" squares. Our Red and Erable Deluxe Chess Board is a favorite with this chess set! Chess Set Specifications & Features: Painted Boxwood in High Gloss Finish (creates a glass like finish) King Base: 2 1 8" King Weight: 5 oz. Chess Set Weight: 5 1 2 lbs. 4 Queen Set Green Billiard Cloth Pads Certificate of Authenticity (printed on fine parchment paper) 2 year warranty against cracks Does not include chess board