Chess Pieces Details |
Height |
Base |
King |
4.5" (114 mm) |
1.8" (48 mm) |
Queen |
3.8" ( 96 mm) |
1.7" (43 mm) |
Bishop |
3.5" ( 89 mm) |
1.6" (41 mm) |
Knight |
3.3" ( 85 mm) |
1.6" (41 mm) |
Rook |
2.7" ( 68 mm) |
1.6" (41 mm) |
Pawn |
2.5" ( 64 mm) |
1.4" (36 mm) |
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces |
2050 grams (72.31 Oz) |
Dark Pieces |
Ebony Wood (Diospyros ebenum) |
Light Pieces |
Bud Rosewood/Padauk (Dalbergia maritima) |
Recommended Square Size of Board |
55 mm / (2-1/4") |
This chess set is made up of ebony wood and bud rosewood. The King proudly stands at 4.5 inches and its base is robust 1.8 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificent and strong designer knight. Superb size proportioning from king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. The dark chess pieces are made of ebony wood. It would be difficult to find a more sumptuous wood than ebony wood for the dark side chess pieces. The texture of the ebony wood is fine and a true pleasure to hold. The deep luster and total blackness of the ebony wood are exceptional.
Weight : 2050 grams (72.31 Oz). Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.
The opposing pieces are made of bud rosewood. Because of its rarity, bud rosewood chess pieces are the primary choice of many chess enthusiasts. Bud Rose Wood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for luxury chess sets. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. All chess pieces are expertly carved and triple weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Chess pieces have unique collar rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. The knights are well-crafted and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.
Craftsmanship: The carving of the knight is quite spectacular, look closely at the details around the mane and nostrils. The design of the other pieces is also highly commended to allow the set to truly stand out. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade bud rosewood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long lasting shine. Each chessmen is carefully hand crafted in India with dainty details and the design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is comparable to the luxury chess sets that are sold for $1000+ by other retailers.
Uniformity of pieces: The shapes of turned pieces are guided by metal profiles and so all turned pieces are identical, especially the pawns. You can expect some variation where hand carving or cutting comes i.e. knights.
All chess pieces have the elegant visual appeal that blends well for permanent display on a cocktail table. Matching chess board for these pieces is available at our web store at extra cost. Shop Here
Package Includes : 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). Chess board and storage box is NOT included in this sale.
Disclaimer: Product colour may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.
Caution: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant
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