Is the grid pattern of the checkerboard born to make the infinite number of the Korean checkers (paduk) that has virtually infinite number?

难道棋盘的格子就是用来使原本就有无限可能的韩国跳棋(围棋)有更多的可能么？

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Compositions in exotic woods like paduk, curly koa and kwila, they were practical as desks, sideboards, whatever, but so sculptural you could hang a velvet rope around them and charge admission.

FORBES: Days of Wine and Redwoods