Chess Pieces Details |
Height |
Base |
King |
4.21" (107 mm)
|
1.92" (49 mm) |
Queen |
3.74" (95 mm)
|
1.81" (46 mm) |
Bishop |
3.30" (84 mm)
|
1.61" (41 mm) |
Knight |
3.30" (84 mm)
|
1.61" (41 mm) |
Rook |
2.59" (66 mm) |
1.61" (41 mm) |
Pawn |
2.32" (59 mm)
|
1.37" (35 mm) |
Total Weight Of Chess Set |
7800 grams (275.13 oz) |
Dark Pieces |
Bud Rosewood /Padauk (Dalbergia maritima) |
Light Pieces |
Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) |
Recommended Board Size |
(2.5") / (60 mm) square size
|
This peerless 2016 Bridle series chess set is made up of bud rosewood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.2 inches and its base is robust 1.9 inches. This is a classic design featuring the magnificent and strong bridle knight. Superb size proportioning from king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in bud rosewood. Because of its rarity, bud rosewood chess pieces are the primary choice of many chess enthusiasts. Bud Rose Wood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for luxury chess sets.
Chess Pieces Weight : 2300 grams (81.13 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. All chess pieces are expertly carved and triple weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Chess pieces have unique collar rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. The knights are well-crafted and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.
Finish Type(Type of Polish): Understand the difference between Lacquer Chess Set and Buff Polish Chess Set from here.
Craftsmanship: The carving of the knight is quite spectacular, look closely at the details around the mane and nostrils. The design of the other pieces is also highly commended to allow the set to truly stand out. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade bud rosewood 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, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is comparable to the luxury chess sets that are sold for $1000+ by other retailers.
About Chess Board
This beautiful Board is made of Bud Rose Wood on darker side and Box Wood on the lighter side. This sale is for the Chess Board alone and the pieces are NOT INCLUDED with the set.
Chess Board Weight: 5500 grams (194 oz)
The size of the Board is (23" x 23") / (58.4 cm x 58.4 cm) with square size of (2.4" x 2.4") / (60 mm x 60 mm). The Board is 22 mm thick. The weight of the Chess Board is 5500 grams (194 oz).
Package Includes : 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included), chess board.
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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