Handmade European Wooden Chess Set with 16 Inch Board and Hand Carved Chess Pieces This chess set is a "junior" chess set due to its small, compact size The board is made from beech and birch wood that gives it a classic, handmade feel that many chess enthusiasts will appreciate; number and letter algebraic coordinates adorn the borders; it measures 16 x 16 x 1 inches (40.7 x 40.7 x 2.5 centimeters); each square measures 2 x 2 inches (5 x 5 centimeters); when folded, the board is held securely shut with 2 brass clasps Handcrafted chessmen are felt bottom and weighted; they are made from hornbeam and sycamore wood; the king measures 3.4 inches (8.5 centimeters); the queen measures 2.6 inches (6.5 centimeters); the pawn measures 1.5 inches (3.7 centimeters); the elegantly intricate detail of each playing piece is impressive Secured chessmen compartments provide room inside the board to securely store each chess piece; each chess piece is individually protected in formed compartments inside the folding chess board Classic aesthetics are embodied in this complete chess set that is handcrafted in Poland from farm-grown wood; its exceptional craftsmanship makes it worthy to be put out on display