1959 Reproduced Russian Zagreb Staunton Series Chess Pieces in Burnt & Natural Box Wood - 3.89" King

Reproduced 1959 Russian Zagreb Series chess set in Staunton style is made up of burnt boxwood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.8 inches(Tournament Size) and its base is a robust 1.6 inches. Wider base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. Along with the unique long, downward-pointing head of the knight, what makes this reproduction so unique is how it feels in your hand. To create the dark side of this set, pieces are actually burnt followed by the final carving and design work. These techniques create a beautiful contrast between the blackened areas and the natural boxwood color underneath. We then polished them in high gloss lacquer which gives the chess pieces a smooth shining surface. The set is entirely handmade in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board.

Weight: 1000 grams (35.27 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 natural 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. All chess pieces have billiard board green felt pads on their bases which give you the smooth movement on the chess board. 

History: In the 1950s and 1960s the Zagreb chess set was one of the most popular chess sets used at the major international chess tournaments. It gained popularity when it was used in the World Championship Candidates Match that was held in Bied, Zagreb in 1959.

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