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