Black Marble and White Onyx Chessboard

Black marble and white onyx chess board with pawns for chess game.

Handcrafted in marble and onyx. Single, non-folding top for chess or checkers game. Includes chess pieces.

Valuable gift for enthusiasts, functional and decorative.

THE GAME OF CHESS

The chessboard is made up of 64 squares or “squares”, made up of 8 rows technically called “crosspieces” and 8 columns. At the start of the game it must be oriented so that the square in the lower right corner of the two players is of the same color.

The game of chess is one of the most popular board games which, unlike others, does not only contemplate fun and luck, but also encompasses a set of skills, intelligence and strategy.

The birth of chess dates back to the sixth century, in India, to spread to the West starting from the year 1000. In this passage from one land to another, some substantial transformations of the game took place, changes that brought not only changes to the rules or the way of moving of the essential elements but also to the denomination of the pieces, up to the chessboard as it is known in the contemporary world. .

MATERIALS.

Onyx is a particular a translucent opaque gemstone with variegated zonations that give this marble a colorful, diaphanous appearance. It has a fairly uniform surface, characterized by few porosities. Due to its natural translucent appearance, it is ideal for artistic elements, giftware, sculptures and designer lamps to which it gives a unique and valuable touch.

Marble is formed through a metamorphic process from sedimentary rocks. Its many colors and textures derive from the presence of different minerals that, mixing together, create unique and unrepeatable shades and veins.

Natural marble has always been used in the most varied fields, from large-scale construction to sculpture, up to daily and domestic use. Thanks to its durability and versatility, accessories, decorative objects and even utensils made of marble become “immortal” and give an undisputed touch of elegance to every room of the house, from the living room to the kitchen.