The Zagreb '59 Chess Set - Pieces Only - 3.875" King

Description: Manufacturer of the World's Finest Chess Equipment Chess Pieces Chess Boards Chess Set and Board Combinations Chess Boxes Travel Sets Chess Bags Chess Clocks Chess Books Chess DVDs Chess Software Chess Magazines Chess Accessories Other The Zagreb '59 Chess Set - Pieces Only - 3.875" King - Purpleheart Specifications Materials Used: Natural Boxwood,Purpleheart King Height: 3.875'' inch / 9.84 cm King Base Diameter: 1.75'' inch / 4.44 cm Total Set Weight: 64.6 Ounces Recommended Board Size: 2.25" inch / 5.7 cm,2.375" inch / 6.0 cm Total Number of Pieces: 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) "With a distinct European flair and styling, a stunning reproduction of one of the most popular chess sets used in the major international Chess tournaments during the 1950s and 1960s." The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Zagreb '59 Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.875" King with a 1.75" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design of the Zagreb '59 Chess set is an adaptation of the most popular Chess set used at major international Chess tournaments throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most notably the World Championship Candidates Match that was held in Bied, Zagreb in 1959. The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993. Why are they called Gilded? Gilded, whose definition means "to give an enhanced appearance", is the perfect way to describe these Chess pieces. Our master artisans hand apply a finish to Natural Boxwood Chess pieces to create the striking assortment of wood colors options that you see above. This allows us to offer our Gilded Collection at a very reasonable price, while still delivering the highest aesthetic experience to our customers. Further, because both armies are crafted out of Boxwood, they are extremely durable and highly resistant to developing hair line cracks. This listing is for Chess Pieces only. The chess board featured in the photographs is for illustrative purposes only, and must be purchased separately. Manufacturer of the World's Finest Chess Equipment Why settle for less when you can own a legend! Categories Chess Pieces Chess Boards Chess Set and Board Combinations Chess Boxes Travel Sets Chess Bags Chess Clocks Chess Books Chess DVDs Chess Software Chess Magazines Chess Accessories The History of the Staunton Pattern Chess Pieces Welcome to the official website of House of Staunton, manufacturer of the world's finest Chess sets, chess pieces and chess boards of all types and for all budgets. Whether you're looking for a luxury chess set to pass on to future generations or a plastic chess set to use at your local chess club, you'll find the perfect chess set at The House of Staunton. Our chess sets are crafted from a wide range of materials, including such luxurious materials as Ebony,Tasmanian Blackwood, and Amboyna Burl. We invite you to browse the incredible selection of chess sets, chess pieces and chess boards offered by the House of Staunton. With our everyday low prices, same-day shipping and industry-leading customer service, we are confident that you will agree that the House of Staunton offers the finest chess sets and chess boards. Copyright © - The House of Staunton Important Pages About us Testimonials

Price: 249 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

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