This design is an exact reproduction of the traditional European pattern chessmen used at every major International chess event in the past 15 years. The list of tournaments that have used these Championship chessmen includes World Championships, FIDE Olympiads, Linares, Dortmund, Wijk Aan Zee and many more.
You can now own the chessmen used by Champions. The pieces are heavily weighted for a superb chess playing experience and beautifully finished complete with a luxurious billiard felt base. The robust design can withstand rigorous chess games with no delicate points to break or chip.
This Spanish made board boasts a beautiful birdseye maple inlay with a brown trim accent that has been finished to excellence behind a high polished gloss, this is truly an eye catching board worthy of grand matches and prominent placing. Thick round felt pads on the corners beneath protect the bottom surface from scratching.
Piece Specs:
- 3 3/4" King
- 1 1/2" Base
- 2.2 oz King
- 2" Pawn
- 43 oz set weight
- 32 Pieces + 2 Extra queens for that occasional pawn promotion
- Green felt bases
- Boxwood (Ebonized) / Boxwood
- Made in India
Board Specs:
- Board size: 20 1/4" (20.25")
- 2" Squares
- Thickness: 5/8" (.625")
- Thick round felt bottom side corner pads