If you love to play checkers and desire a board that is an upgrade from the basic cardboard type, perhaps you should consider this masonite checker board with 2 1/4" squares and 19 1/2" x 19 1/2" dimensions. This large sturdy board made in Italy, has a type of silk-screen applied playing surface that will last for years of fun. The alpha and numeric numbers along the border allow for long distance play or teaching chess.