This attractive handcrafted chess set includes our German Staunton with golden rosewood and boxwood pieces together with our Classic Walnut and Maple Chess Board and Classic Walnut Chess Box. Sometimes simple is best and that's true of our German Knight Staunton chess set with its simple but attractive design. Unencumbered by fine detail, the pieces will stand up to the rigor of everyday play and it's an especially good chess set for blitz. The king is 3.75" tall and has a base of 1.375". Pieces have thick green baize pads for a soft cushion on the chess board and are weighted for stability. The golden rosewood and boxwood are hand polished to a beautiful sheen. We include 2 spare queens for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set is, where it came from, and when it was made. More chess games have been played with a German Knight than any other chess set in the world and it continues to be our most popular chess set.
Our Classic Walnut and Maple Chess Board is wonderfully handcrafted from the finest veneers and sealed in a semi-gloss polyurethane finish that both enhances and protects the character of the wood. This board features 2” squares and has a footprint of 19.5" and is .5” thick. We framed the squares in a wide black delimiter to both accentuate the playing area and enhance the rich color of the walnut and maple. For balance of design and visual aesthetics, we enveloped the board with a frame the full width of the squares. The precision of the inlay work across the entire chess board is remarkable. This beautiful chess board will enhance the enjoyment of every chess game you play on it.
The chess box is wonderfully constructed and reminiscent of the old heirloom quality chess boxes from many years ago. The box is covered in walnut veneer and the interior is lined with a thick green baize just like we use for the pads on our chess pieces. The box has a divider in the center for storing the black and white pieces separately. We used high quality recessed hinges and a brass plated lock for securing the lid. We include 2 keys in case one ever gets lost.
Chess Pieces:
- Golden Rosewood & Boxwood
- Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer buffing wheel
- King Height: 3.75"
- King Base: 1.375"
- King Weight: 2.5 Ounces
- Chess Set Weight:40 Ounces
- 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion
- Green Baize Cloth Pads
Chess Board:
- Material: Walnut & Maple Veneer over Wood Composites
- Black Inlay Border Around Playing Area
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Square Size: 2"
- Overall Dimensions: 19.5" x 19.5" x .5"
- Pads on the bottom to protect the surface it sets on
Chess Box:
- Material: Walnut Veneers & Other Wood
- Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Outside Dimensions: 9.25" x 6.375" x 4"
- Inside Dimension: 8" x 5" x 2.75" (1" space above in lid)
- High Quality Hinges and Lock - Comes with 2 Keys
