Chess even in the history is considered a royal game and stone products give an aristocratic image. Stone chess sets installed in patios, gardens or courtyards gives a royal yet informal atmosphere.
Stone chess sets are durable and can be left outside. Some chess sets include the board and pieces. The board may have felt at the base so that the furniture may not be damaged. Some may have stone table and stools or chairs to go with. Many inlayed marble table tops may have the chessboard made on it and supplied with separate pieces.
Chess sets come in marble, sandstone, slate or granite. They are inlayed or painted for a checked effect.