This elegant chess set includes our Dubrovnik Championship Series chess set with high gloss black and boxwood pieces matched with our Black and Ash Burl Chess Board. This wonderful chess set is an exact replica of the one used in 1970s-era Dubrovnik Chess Olympiad in Siegen, West Germany. This wonderful Staunton pattern was made popular by the legendary Bobby Fischer, who was often photographed playing with his own set. This is a tournament-sized set that features a 3.875 King with a 1.625 diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest boxwood. The chess pieces are heavily weighted have thick green baize pads for a soft feel on chess board. The unique design, quality and craftsmanship of this chess set is simply unmatched. Our Black and Ash Burl High Gloss Deluxe Chess Board goes perfect with our high gloss black and boxwood chess pieces. Imported from Spain, this is an inlaid chess board made for us by Rechapados Ferrer. The black and golden color of the natural ash burl are enhanced by the high gloss, glass-like finish creating an elegant backdrop for the burnt and boxwood chess pieces. A pinstripe delimiter around the squares and an extra-wide frame adds an elegant look to the board. The squares are 2.125 with the chess board measuring 21.5 x 21.5.Chess Pieces: Boxwood; High gloss lacquer with a glass-like finish; King Height: 3.875; King Base: 1.625; King Weight: 3 oz.; Chess Set Weight: 56 oz.; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Billiard Cloth Pads ; Chess Board: Black & Ash Burl Veneer over MDF; High Gloss Polyurethane Finish with a Glass-Like Finish; Triple Layer Pinstripe Delimiter around Squares; Extra-Wide Frame; Square Size: 2.125; Chess Board Size: 21.5 x 21.5 x .5; Felt Pads on the Bottom; Made in Spain by Rechapados Ferrer;
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