The Ares - Stylish European Chess Set with 14 inch Chess Board that Folds for Chess Piece Storage

The Ares is hand crafted by European artisans who draw from a wellspring of history spanning centuries, and honor the finest traditions in wood carving. This chess set is named after the the mythological deity Ares the War God. Stylish and handsomely designed, these chess pieces are carved from Hornbeam and Sycamore - woods from the forests of Europe and well-suited to fine chessmen. Hornbeam (sometimes known as Ironwood) is mostly white and used for intricate and decorative carvings; Sycamore offers a dark brown, smooth textured wood, perfect for the dark pieces. These woods coupled with the craftsmanship of European masters together make perhaps the finest moderately priced chess set available in the marketplace today. The King is 2.5 inches tall, and the chess board is 14 inches x 14 inches - with beautiful decorated borders for display at home or office. Thanks to its compact size and unique design the Ares can be considered the perfect travel chess set. The folding chess board, made of beach and birch wood, has finely burned ornamentation plus a billiard green felt interior for the chess piece storage.