A Chessboard that lets your chessmen be the stars of the Show. Beautiful light colored squares accomodates a wide variety of chessmen and lets them stand out. This provides a very enjoyable playing experience and excellent visability so you don't loose sight of that sneaky Bishop in the corner hoping to steal your Queen. This is not a fancy board but perfect for real chess players who enjoy playing a game without frills. I am very happy with this purchase and recommend this Chessboard to all of you.

Made, i was told, by Mennonite craftsmen in Iowa. It is a thing of beauty. I got a call before it was shipped to ensure my satisfaction: the cherry wood in the new batch of boards was slightly darker than the posted picture. The increase in contrast was perfect. I was concerned about the shipping but needn't have been. The board arrived USPS ground advantage from New York to New Mexico carefully packaged and in perfect condition. This board was made and handled by caring hands from its creation to its arrival. I could not be more pleased.

This board is a work of art! (And its made in the USA). The solid and well-constructed piece is warm and pleasing to any eye. Chessusa should write a longer description of it - I'd like to know exactly who and where it was made.