Chess is considered one of the oldest strategy games in the world. It is believed to have originated around 4,000 years ago in India and Persia and spread from there across the globe. The modern version of chess, as we know it today, is about 2,000 years old and is one of the most popular games worldwide. It has simple rules yet remains versatile and challenging. Design: Staunton, made of Schima wood, natural and brown stained, with felt base, King height 42 mm. Box: Chinquapin, walnut, and maple, with magnetic closure, inlays, decorative grain, matte finish, edge labeling, dimensions 235 x 120 x 40 mm, square size 25 mm.