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[[Image:ChessTable.png|thumb|right|250px|A chess table is a table with a [[chessboard]] painted or engraved on it. The photograph shows a chess table in a park.]]

A '''chess table''' is a table built with features to make it useful for playing the game of [[chess]].
==Description==
A chess board is usually integral to the table top and often two drawers are provided to hold the pieces when not in use. Chess tables can be extremely decorative, well made and potentially expensive pieces of furniture. Most chess tables have the board inlaid or engraved though cheaper tables may have it painted on. A chess table is not necessary to play chess and is not restricted only to playing chess.

==Materials==

Chess tables are typically made of solid wood with [[rosewood]], [[Cedar wood|cedar]], and [[mahogany]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chessusa.com/chess-board-wood.html|title=Chessboard Wood|website=Chess USA}}</ref> being the most popular. Exotic wood versions are also available.

==Location==

Many cities and universities have chess tables in their parks and gardens. Many [[coffeehouses]] also have chess tables. Most are the size of a normal picnic table, although some are larger than life sets that use pieces that are about the size of a small barrel.