This unique handcrafted chess set includes our Zagreb Series with ebonized and natural boxwood pieces matched with our Deluxe Two Drawer Elm Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Case. This design became prominent in the 1950’s when it was first used in the World Championship Candidates Match held in Zagreb in 1959. This set stands out from other Staunton designs with its opposite color tops on the king, queen, and bishop and the unique and handsome knight with its graceful curves and down-turned head. The pieces are individually hand polished and lacquered to a beautiful luster. The king is 3.25" tall and has a base diameter of 1.375" - an ideal size for the game at home. The pieces have thick green baize pads so they slide smoothly across the chess board and are heavily weighted for stability. The Zagreb has been favorite with chess players for decades and continues to be one of our most popular chess sets.
Our Deluxe Two Drawer Elm Burl and Bird's-Eye Maple Chess Case seamlessly combines functionality with elegance, offering a chess board and storage for chess pieces all in one. Handcrafted from solid wood, its exterior boasts graceful curves adorned with a three-row beaded section around the top and a refined molded edge beneath. The chess board, featuring high-quality elm burl and bird’s-eye maple veneer, is accented by a decorative black delimiter highlighting the playing area. The chess board has 1.75" squares and the case an overall footprint of 17.5". A drawer on each player’s side completely pulls out to make it easy to put pieces in and take them back out. Each drawer has sixteen individual compartments lined with a soft velour fabric to protect each piece. Whether proudly displaying your chess pieces or neatly stowing them away, this stunning case elevates any room's ambiance with its timeless beauty and functional design.
Chess Pieces:
- Includes 34 Pieces with 2 Extra Queens for Pawn Promotion
- Wood: Ebonized & Natural Boxwood
- Finish: Traditional Polished Lacquer
- King Height: 3.25"
- King Base: 1.375"
- King Weight: 1.6 Ounces
- Chess Set Weight: 32 Ounces
- Green Baize Pads
Chess Case:
- Elm Burl & Bird's-Eye Maple
- Case Dimension: 17.5" x 17.5" x 3" tall
- Square Size: 1.75"
- Wide Delimiter Around Squares
- Semi-Gloss Polyurethane Finish
- Compartment Sizes:
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- Large Compartments (8 per drawer): 3.5" x 1.625" x 1.625" deep/tall
- Small Compartment (8 per drawer): 2.5" x 1.625" x 1.625" deep/tall
