Description
Macassar Chess Set 20 Inch with Weighted Ebonised Staunton Reykjavik Chess Pieces 3.75 Inch
The Macassar Chess Set, boasting a 20-inch wooden chess board with inlaid squares, offers a captivating arena for strategic battles. With its darker Macassar squares contrasting elegantly against the lighter Maple ones, this set exudes sophistication and style. The highlight of this ensemble is the Weighted Ebonised Staunton Reykjavik Chess Pieces, also known as the Bobby Fischer, Jacob Knight, or Jacques Staunton Series, reflecting its diverse appellations across different chess stores. The name “Reykjavik series” pays homage to the historic 1972 chess tournament in Iceland, where Bobby Fischer triumphed over Boris Spassky in a legendary final, etching its place in chess lore. Originally introduced by Jacques of London, these Staunton chess pieces are now meticulously reproduced by skilled artisans in Amritsar, India. Crafted from solid wood blocks, each piece is intricately carved and weighted for stability during gameplay. To protect both the board and pieces, the chessmen are adorned with soft green felt. Accompanied by a walnut wood veneered chess piece storage box, padded and lined with black velvet felt, this set epitomizes quality and durability, promising years of enjoyment for chess enthusiasts.
Macassar Chess Set Includes:
- Chess Board
- Chess Pieces Ebonised: 17
- Chess Pieces Boxwood: 17
- 2 Extra Queen’s for Pawn Promotion
- Storage Box
- Chess Instruction Booklet Included
- Board Size:50 cm(19.7) x 50 cm(19.7) x 1.3 cm(0.5),
- Square Size:5 cm x 5 cm.
- King Height: 9.5 cm(3.75), King Base: 4.1 cm(1.61) King Weight: 51 g
- Pawn Height: 4.9 cm(1.92), Pawn Base: 2.9 cm(1.14), Pawn Weight: 26 g.
- Storage Box Size:24 cm x 15 cm x 8.5 cm.
