Deluxe Santos Palisander and White Maple Chess BoardStylish Santos Palisander and Maple veneered board features an inlay border and a matte finish that is pleasing to the eye and touch. The striped and highly visible grain of the Palisander wood is of the Dalbergia genus, the same family as Rosewood and for this reason is an especially nice pair with many rosewood sets. The playing surface and other surfaces are finished with high quality veneers and a special finish to enhance and protect the wood,