Description
Palisander Chess Set 20 Inch with Weighted Sheesham Staunton Reykjavik Chess Pieces 3.75 Inch
Renowned for its historical significance and superior craftsmanship, the Palisander Chess Set offers a 20-inch wooden board adorned with meticulously inlaid squares, with darker palisander squares harmonizing elegantly with lighter maple squares. This exquisite board hails from Spain, promising enduring quality for countless matches. Paired with the board are Weighted Sheesham Staunton Reykjavik Chess Pieces, also known as the Bobby Fischer, Jacob Knight, or Jacques Staunton Series, reflecting the diverse nomenclature associated with this iconic set. These pieces pay homage to the legendary 1972 Reykjavik tournament, where chess luminaries Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky engaged in a historic battle, immortalized as one of the greatest chess events. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Amritsar, India, each piece is meticulously carved from solid wood blocks and heavily weighted for stability during gameplay. Adorned with soft green felt to protect the board, these pieces epitomize elegance and precision. Complementing this exceptional set is a luxurious mahogany wood veneered chess piece storage box, offering ample space for pieces ranging from 3 to 4 inches. Lined with padded black velvet felt, the storage box ensures the utmost protection for your cherished chess pieces, completing the ensemble with sophistication and practicality.
Palisander Chess Set Includes:
- Chess Board
- Chess Pieces Sheesham: 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.