This chess set includes our British Staunton pieces in acacia wood and boxwood matched with our Deluxe Two-Drawer Walnut Chess Case. The acacia wood and boxwood chess pieces go perfect with the walnut and maple chess board. Our British Staunton is based on an old British Chess Company chess set from many years ago. It's purely traditional with all the features a player and collector looks for in a high quality Staunton chess set. The pieces are individually hand polished and lacquered to a beautiful luster. The king is 3.5 tall and has a base diameter of 1.375 - the ideal size for a 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 British Staunton has been favorite with chess players for years and continues to be one of our most popular chess sets. Our Deluxe Two-Drawer Walnut Chess Case is the ideal choice for combining a chess board with a way of storing chess pieces when you're not playing a game. This exterior of the case is made from solid wood with an elegant molded edge design that incorporates a graceful curve and a three row beaded section at the top. The chess board is made from high quality walnut and maple veneer and has a decorative black inlaid border to delineate the playing area. The drawers completely pull out to make it easy to take pieces out or put them in. A recessed magnet on each of the drawer secures the drawer when closed. The compartments will hold a chess set with up to a 4.125 tall king and with base of 1.625. This is a beautiful chess case that will look stunning displayed in your home whether you keep your chess pieces out or put them away.Save $20.98 Compared to Buying Pieces & Case Separately!Chess Pieces: Acacia Wood & Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 3.5; King Base: 1.375; King Weight: 1.8 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 38 Ounces; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Billiard Cloth Pads; Chess Case: Material: Solid Woods & Wood Veneers; Case Dimension: 19 x 19 x 3 tall; Square Size: 2; Large Compartments (8 per drawer): 4.25 x 1.75 x 1.75 deep/tall; Small Compartment (8 per drawer): 3.25 x 1.75 x 1.75 deep/tall; Recommended chess Set size for this case/board: 3.5 to 3.75 King with a base up to 1.625;
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