Handcrafted Solid Wood Chess Board with Side Tray for Chess Pieces Signed by Artisan Olen Carpenter 2011, This is a handcrafted Chess/Checker Board made of several solid woods. I am not sure of all of the woods, but believe that the dark brown wood is walnut. The board is made in a marquetry fashion. Light wood frames each of the spaces. It is made with a side tray to hold game pieces (checkers or chess pieces.) The game board has a high gloss finish. The back of the game board is the natural wood without a glossy finish. the back of the board is signed by the artisan, Olen Carpenter and is dated 2011. Measurements: 13 3/8" x 15" x 1 5/8." The chess/checker board is in excellent condition!! It would be a great guy gift!