Steeped in history, this remarkable chess set includes our Reykjavik chess pieces matched with our Prestige Macassar Ebony and Bird’s-Eye Maple Chess Board. Our Reykjavik is same chess pieces once used by the legendary American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer when he beat reigning world champion and Grandmaster Boris Spassky in the 1972 World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. Carefully selected to complement one another, the pieces, board, and box combine classic design, exceptional craftsmanship, and heirloom-quality construction.
The Reykjavik chess pieces are masterfully handcrafted one piece at a time from solid boxwood. The ebonized pieces are hand-polished to a lustrous ebony-like finish while the natural boxwood pieces have a warm maple-color tone with subtle grain. This is a library-size set with a 3.25" tall king, 1.375"base and heavily weighted providing excellent stability and balance on the chess board. Green baize pads ensure every move glides smoothly and quietly across the board, and two extra queens are included for pawn promotion during tournament play.
The centerpiece of this set is our Prestige Collection Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Board. The rich black and burnt umber Macassar ebony creates a dramatic contrast against the warm golden tones of the bird's-eye maple. A wide Macassar ebony frame surrounds the board, while an elegant burl wood delimiter between the frame and squares adds warmth, depth, and a sophisticated finishing touch. Our exclusive Grand Piano Lacquer finish enhances the natural beauty of the wood with a crystal-clear, glass-like appearance that gives the board remarkable richness and visual depth. The board measures 17.7 inches overall and has 1.75-inch squares.
Chess Pieces:
- Ebonized & Natural Boxwood
- Hand polished lacquer finish
- King Height: 3.25"
- King Base: 1.375"
- King Weight: 1.6 Ounces
- Chess Set Weight: 24 Ounces
- Includes 2 extra queens for pawn promotion.
- Green Baize Pads
Chess Board:
- Macassar Ebony & Bird's-Eye Maple Veneer Over Wood Composites
- Burl Wood Delimiter Around Squares
- Grand Piano High-Gloss Lacquer Finish
- 1.75" Squares
- Measures 17.7" x 17.7" x .5"
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