Chessbazaar Repro 90s French Chavet Championship Chess Pieces V2.0 In Ebonized / Boxwood - 3.6" King With Board

Chessbazaar Repro 90s French Chavet Championship Chess Pieces V2.0 In Ebonized / Boxwood - 3.6" King With Board

Material: Ebonized Boxwood / Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)

Dimensions:   King Height - 3.66" (93 mm)
                        King Base - 1.57" (40 mm)
                        Pawn Height - 1.92" (49 mm)
                        Pawn Base - 1.14" (29 mm) 

Board Material: Ebony Wood (Diospyros ebenum) / Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)

Board Dimensions:   

Board - 21" x 21" (53.34 cm x 53.34 cm)
Square - 2.2" x 2.2" (55 mm x 55 mm)
Board Thickness - 22 mm (0.9")  

You're getting: 34 pieces(2 extra queens); Board is included.

Weight: Chess pieces weight 1010 grams (35.62 oz).

Chessboard weight 4000 gram (141.09 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%.

Detailed Description

The King proudly stands at 3.66 inches and its base is a robust 1.57 inches. This is a historic design featuring the one-piece knight with sophisticated eyes, ears, nostrils, and mouth. Wider base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces.

Pieces Weight: 1010 grams(Black) (35.62 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 boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. It is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. Thick green felt which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen gives you the smooth movement and cushioned feel on the chess board. The knights are well-crafted and exhibit the sky-high level of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.

Craftsmanship: What makes this chess set so unique is its knight as it is made from a single piece of wood, there are no joins. Each chessmen is carefully handcrafted in India. The carving and turning the quality of the knight is quite spectacular. The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique collar rings and elegant curves. There are 4 cuts in the turrets of the rook. The pawns have a wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. The design of the other pieces is also highly commended, that allows the set to truly stand out. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade wood 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.

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.

Whether you are a collector or you are simply looking for a unique chess set, The90s French Tournament Chess Set truly stands out from the other traditional chess sets. 

All chess pieces have an elegant visual appeal that blends well for permanent display on a cocktail table. 

Wooden Chess Board

This beautiful Board is made of Ebony Wood on darker side and box wood on the lighter side.

The size of the Board is 19" x 19" (48 cm x 48 cm) with square size of 2.0" x 2.0" (50 mm x 50 mm). The Board is 22 mm thick.

Includes: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included).

NOTE: Chess Board is included in this package.

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.