That is a very beautiful chess board indeed. Obviously intended to serve a dual purpose both as an eminently playable chess board and an eye-catching home furnishing feature. Just on an academic point, its high gloss finish is deprecated by FIDE (not that this board is intended for tournament use): "For the World or Continental top level competitions wooden boards should be used. For other FIDE registered tournaments boards made of wood, plastic or card are recommended. In all cases boards should be rigid. The board may also be of stone or marble with appropriate light and dark colours, provided the Chess Organiser and Chief Arbiter find it acceptable. Natural wood with sufficient contrast, such as birch, maple or European ash against walnut, teak, beech, etc., may also be used for boards, which must have a *dull or neutral finish, never shiny* ".
That is a very beautiful chess board indeed. Obviously intended to serve a dual purpose both as an eminently playable chess board and an eye-catching home furnishing feature.
Just on an academic point, its high gloss finish is deprecated by FIDE (not that this board is intended for tournament use):
"For the World or Continental top level competitions wooden boards should be used. For other FIDE registered tournaments boards made of wood, plastic or card are recommended. In all cases boards should be rigid. The board may also be of stone or marble with appropriate light and dark colours, provided the Chess Organiser and Chief Arbiter find it acceptable. Natural wood with sufficient contrast, such as birch, maple or European ash against walnut, teak, beech, etc., may also be used for boards, which must have a *dull or neutral finish, never shiny* ".
Good point but vast majority of people Buy boards like this just to sit in a living space
Seems like the pieces are too big for the board. Especially since I've just watched your other video regarding correct sizing.