A great set including storage for your pieces with hand carved pieces and a great looking storage board. The pieces come with an extra queen which can slide in one of the compartments if you double up on the rooks.
THE PIECES
While this set is perfect for any age player and skill level, it's the ideal first wooden chess set. The sleek chess pieces blend championship specifications with a minimalist style. In particular the knight is fashionable, yet simple. The pieces are carved by master artisans from quality boxwood and nicely weighted for a fantastic chess playing experience. They are finished with a protective clear stain. Felt bases protect a chessboard and enhance the smooth playing quality.Specifications:
- King height: 3 13/16" (3.81" / 97mm)
- King base: 1 3/8" (1.38" / 35mm)
- King weight: 2.0 oz
- Set weight: 35.3 oz
- 32 Pieces + 2 Extra queens for that occasional pawn promotion
- Thick green felt bases
- Boxwood / Rosewood
- Made in India
THE BOARD
The walnut and maple veneer chest board with interior storage keeps your chessmen safe and ready for play. Calming mild wood tones complement any set of suitably sized wood pieces. Wooden dividers under the board provide 32 total piece slots.The pieces most suited with this board are 3.5" to 4.25" tall. The base size should be no more than 1.75".
Specifications:
- Chest measures 16.25" x 16.25" x 2.5"
- Corduroy felted base