Wenge and Maple Elite Chess BoardChessCentral's Elite chess boards feature exquisite hand sculptured edges that give these chess boards a distinctive flair. The Elite line was designed to appeal to the sophisticated taste and will make an attractive accent for any room. This Elite board is made from Wenge, which is found in the open forests of Mozambique. Wenge wood is dark brown, mostly black, with fine, closely spaced, very dark veins with pale lines. The combination of light bands against the dark wood with black streaks gives Wenge a extremely attractive appearance. Exposure lightens the dark color of the wood, and Wenge is occasionally left in the sun on purpose to lighten the color. The appearance of the wood has been described as expressive with a low luster The light squares are fabricated from Bird’s-eye Maple (BEM), while the dark squares are set in rich selected Wenge. These veneered chess boards are 0.5" thick with a satin-like finish, giving a smooth touch to the boa Size: Full-Size Type: Checkers, Chess & Backgammon Age: Adult