{"product_id":"ebony-wood-chinese-chess-xiangqi-set","title":"Ebony Wood Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Set with Folding Board \u0026 Hand-Carved Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a look-alike, Genuine Ebony.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis set is handmade from genuine ebony (Diospyros), also known locally as \"black rosewood\" and it comes from Indonesia. Real ebony is one of the densest of woods in the world and that is what makes it a highly valued wood: it won't warp, it will hold its shape and it will gain luster with use. This one is not a dyed or stained substitute, which is most of the “ebony-style” chess sets available on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heartwood is a Jet-Black variety that has a Metallic Sheen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe near-black color and slight metallic sheen of the heartwood is not a finish; it's the natural effect of minerals in the tree's growing environment. When exposed to light, it will show a depth of colour that stained woods can't match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstructed to Last You a Long, Long Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe close, even grain makes ebony naturally rot and decay resistant, and will not split or crack after decades of use, as it is best known for fine furniture and high-quality instrument fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoldable, Travel-Ready Design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen it is time to put it away for storage or a move, the carved board folds flat for easy transportation, and provides a tabletop-quality playing surface without the bulk of a fixed board. It comes in half the size of its open form when it's packed up for a tournament, friend's house, or even back into a closet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Authentic heritage fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOld-growth ebony is becoming rare and is now considered one of the world's best woods for making fine furniture and for craftsmanship, rather than for a game night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.059%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 14.5703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBoard Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 12.1082%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eState\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 25.7686%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHeight (Thickness)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50# Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1082%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUnfolded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~18.1 in (46 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~19.7 in (50 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7686%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~1.0 in (2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50# Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1082%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFolded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~18.1 in (46 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~9.8 in (25 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7686%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~2.0 in (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60# Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1082%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eUnfolded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~21.3 in (54 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~22.8 in (58 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7686%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~1.0 in (2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.5703%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60# Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.1082%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFolded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~21.3 in (54 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.0729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~11.4 in (29 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.7686%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e~2.0 in (5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine ebony wood (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espp.), Indonesian origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved, foldable Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid ebony game pieces, full 32-piece Xiangqi set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural wood finish, no synthetic dye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50# (compact) and 60# (standard\/tournament)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth; avoid prolonged direct sunlight and moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Measurements are taken by hand and may vary by approximately ±0.4 in (1 cm).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a true ebony board or is it stained to appear as ebony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis board is made of authentic ebony wood, not from any kind of stained wood. True ebony is naturally dark, dense and has a faint metallic luster, due to the mineral content and slow growth of the wood, rather than being darkened as often occurs with the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between 50# board size and 60# board size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 50# board is approximately 18.1 x 19.7in when unfolded, it fits better on smaller tables or travel. The 60# board is a more classic tournament style board, measuring approximately 21.3 x 22.8 inches. Either fold up to a small size for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this set the pieces of the chess set or the chess board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the list of hand carved folding ebony board and complete ebony Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the best way to preserve an ebony chessboard over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEbony will require only simple maintenance, as all fine hardwoods do: stay away from direct sunlight, exposure to moisture for long periods, and a soft dry cloth to wipe. Don't use household wood polishes that contain a lot of solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the folding board is fully opened, will it lie flat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The initial design was for the board to fold to a flat playing surface, and the fold seam is constructed to not stand out from the playing surface, thereby minimizing disruption to play and piece placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes XIANGQI (Chinese Chess) equal international chess?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Xiangqi is not the same type of strategy game as international chess, it has its own board layout, types and movements of pieces. This set is specially created for playing Xiangqi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Xiangqi","offers":[{"title":"50#","offer_id":50370466087105,"sku":"XQG20260630001-1","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60#","offer_id":50370466119873,"sku":"XQG20260630001-2","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/8903\/1105\/files\/ebony-wood-chinese-chess-xiangqi-set-2.jpg?v=1782831041","url":"https:\/\/www.chessxiangqi.com\/products\/ebony-wood-chinese-chess-xiangqi-set","provider":"Chess Xiangqi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}