Dubrovnik Series Chess Set Ebony & Boxwood Pieces with Walnut & Maple Deluxe Board – 3.9 King

Description

This chess set package includes our Dubrovnik Championship Series chess set with genuine ebony and boxwood pieces matched with our Walnut and Maple Deluxe Chess Board. This wonderful chess set is an exact replica of the one used in 1970s-era Dubrovnik Chess Olympiad in Siegen, West Germany. This wonderful Staunton pattern was made popular by the legendary Bobby Fischer, who was often photographed playing with his own set. This is a full tournament-sized set that features a 3.9 King with a 1.625 diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans one piece at a time. The ebony is polished to an obsidian black shine. The chess pieces are heavily weighted have thick green baize pads for a soft feel on chess board. The unique design, quality and craftsmanship of this chess set is simply unmatched.Our Walnut and Maple Deluxe Chess Board is made for us by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain, the manufacturer of the highest quality inlaid chess boards in the world. Made from premium grade walnut and maple veneer, the precision of the craftsmen inlay work is remarkable. The squares are 2.125 and the overall size of the board is 21.5 and .5 thick. A triple inlay delimiter accentuates the playing area from the extra wide frame that is the full width of a square. The board is sealed with a matte polyurethane finish that both protects and enhances the beauty of the wood. Whether you are a collector or just looking for one special chess set for home, the Dubrovnik with this beautiful chess board is an unbeatable combination.Chess Pieces: Ebony & Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 3.9; King Base: 1.625; King Weight: 2.3 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 52 Ounces; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Billiard Cloth Pads; Certificate of Authenticity; Chess Board: Walnut & Maple Veneer & Wood Materials; Matte Polyurethane Finish; Square Size: 2.125; Dimensions: 21.5 x 21.5 x .5; Felt Pads on Bottom; Made for The Chess Store by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain;