1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Chess Pieces in Ebony & Boxwood (3.75" King)
1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Chess Pieces in Ebony & Boxwood (3.75" King)
SKU: SKU: AS214-E
The 1950 Dubrovnik Chess Set became famous as Bobby Fischer’s favorite chess set. Fischer famously called it "the best chess set I have ever played on." Originally seen at the 9th Chess Olympiad in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the set is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
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Detailed Description
Detailed Description
| Chess Pieces Details | Height | Base |
| King | 3.70" (94 mm) | 1.53" (39mm) |
| Queen | 3.11" (79 mm) | 1.45" (37 mm) |
| Bishop | 2.87" (73 mm) | 1.37" (35 mm) |
| Knight | 2.51" (64 mm) | 1.37" (35 mm) |
| Rook | 2.04" (52 mm) | 1.37" (35 mm) |
| Pawn | 1.85" (47 mm) | 1.25" (32 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 1584 grams (55.87 oz) | |
| Dark Pieces | Ebony (Diospyros Ebenum) | |
| Light Pieces | Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia) | |
New 1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Reproduced Chess Set Version 3.0Chessbazaar proudly presents the improved Version 3.0 of the iconic 1950 Dubrovnik chess set, now crafted in Ebony and Boxwood. This version addresses customer feedback with a more accurate knight design, ensuring a closer reproduction of the original.The 1950 Dubrovnik Chess Set became famous as Bobby Fischer’s favorite chess set. Fischer famously called it "the best chess set I have ever played on." Originally seen at the 9th Chess Olympiad in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the set is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
Craftsmanship: Cultivating a new level of craftsmanship and artisanal luxury in this version 3.0, we present to you our most exquisite Dubrovnik yet.
Felts: Thick green felt precisely envelops the base of each chess men.
Weights: The set is double weighted and so they are pleasure to hold and will last for years if maintained properly in a dry and clean place.
Note: Original Dubrovnik chess pieces are non-weighted. Commercially available 1970 chess set (used by Bobby Fischer) design is slightly changed from the actual 1950 Dubrovnik but the difference is not hugely noticeable. The actual 1950 Dubrovnik Olympiad chess set was never sold in any store.
Package Includes : 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). chess board NOT included in this sale.
Disclaimer: Product color 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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