This chess set includes our New Exclusive Staunton chess pieces handcrafted from genuine ebony and boxwood matched with our Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. Our New Exclusive Staunton has a Jaques-esque design with all the features avid chess players and collectors looks for in an upper-end Staunton chess set. The pieces have an elegant profile, and the knight is beautifully sculpted with fine detail. This is a thirty-four-piece set that includes two extra queens for pawn promotion. The ebony and boxwood pieces are lacquer polished to a lustrous finish. The king is 3" tall with a base diameter of 1.375", the perfect size for casual chess games at home. Heavily weighted for exceptional stability, the pieces have thick green baize pads for a soft cushion on the chess board. We include a Certificate of Manufacturer so you will always know what the pieces are, when they were made, and where they came from.
Our Walnut Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board offers a luxurious back drop for these special chess pieces. Handcrafted from premium veneer, this chess board highlights the deep, rich hues of the walnut burl contrasted with the golden tones of the bird's-eye maple. The squares are surrounded with a wide black delimiter and a black border on the outside accentuates the bird’s-eye maple frame. A semi-gloss polyurethane finish both protects and enhances the color of the wood. The squares are 1.75” with an overall footprint of 17.5”. These beautiful chess pieces and board together offer the ultimate playing experience.
Chess Pieces:
- Ebony & Boxwood
- Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel*King Height: 3"
- King Base: 1.375
- King Weight: 1.6
- Chess Set Weight: 24 Ounces
- 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion
- Green Billiard Cloth Pads
Chess Board:
- The Chess Store Exclusive Design Handcrafted Chess Board
- Material: Walnut Burl, Bird's-Eye Maple & Black Poplar Veneer
- Finish: Semi-Gloss Polyurethane
- Square Size: 1.75"
- Dimensions: 17.5" x 17.5" x .5"
- Cloth-lined bottom
