Stunning and detailed in every respect, red padauk and golden boxwood chessmen are a beautiful combination with the rounded edge black and birdseye maple chessboard. The 64 squares are bounded with a brown wood inlay. Noticed immediately are the knight horses alert stance, ears perked, with flowing detailed manes. Each piece is turned, handcarved, and polished, then finished in soft felt for ultra-smooth play.
Wide bases and quadruple weighted pieces provide unparalleled stability.
Pieces
- King height:4 5/8" (4.63")
- King base: 1 7/8"
- King weight: 3.9 oz
- Pawn height: 2 1/2" (2.5")
- Pawn base: 1 1/2" (1.5")
- Set weight: 4.65 lbs
- 34 Chessmen (includes extra queens for pawn promotion)
- Thick, quality green felt bases
Board
- Board width and height: 21 5/8" x 1/2" ( 21.63 x .5)
- Square size 2 5/16"
- Weight 6 lbs