Chess is considered one of the oldest strategy games in the world for two players. It is believed to have originated around 4,000 years ago in India and Persia, from where it spread 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, king height 95 mm, natural polished Sheesham and boxwood, hand-carved knight, weighted, artificial leather base, in a figure box.