Repro 90s French Chavet Championship Chess Set V2.0 in Sheesham/Boxwood with Board - 3.66" King

Reproduced 90s French Chavet Championship Tournament Chess Set V2.0: chessbazaar proudly presents you an improved version of 90s French Chavet Championship Tournament Chess Set in Sheesham Wood & Boxwood. Special thanks to Stephen Kong A.K.A. Chess Praxis for his contribution in making V2.0!

This peerless Reproduced Fide Approved 90s French Chavet Tournament Chess Set in Staunton style is made up of sheesham wood and boxwood(also available in Bud Rose Wood/Boxwood). This chess set has been specifically designed for the tournaments or serious chess players.

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. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in sheesham wood. 

Chess Pieces Weight: 1010 grams (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.

History: This fascinating French chess set was designed by the famous French maker called Chavet in the early 90s. The set was used during the iconic World Chess Championship in 1990(Lyon). Since then, the design has gone through many iterations but this early 90s version is one of the best chess sets ever designed in the Staunton style.

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 and takes some influences from our German Knight Tournament Series. 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 handcrafted in India with dainty details and the design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is comparable to the original chess sets that are sold for $500+ by other retailers.

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, The 90s French Tournament Chess Set truly stands out from the other traditional chess sets. 

About Chess Board: 

This beautiful Board is made of Sheesham Wood on darker side and Box Wood on the lighter side. The underside of the board is felted with green velvet.
This sale is for the Chess Board alone and the Chess Set are NOT INCLUDED in the sale. The size of the board is 21" x 21" (53.3 cm x 53.3 cm) and the board is 20 mm thick. The Squares are 2.2" x 2.2" (55 mm x 55 mm).

Chess Board Weight: 5600 gms (197.53 oz) 

Includes: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included) & one chess board.

Chess Pieces SKU: R0361T Chess Board SKU: M0021

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.

Shipping: We offer FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the world. For North America, UK, Australia, Europe, and India the item will be shipped by FedEx expedited service and for Latin America, Russia, Japan and the rest of the world, it will be shipped by India Post Regd. Parcel. Delivery period may vary from 4-6 days for FedEx and 15-25 days for Registered Parcel. We assure you that you won't pay any additional taxes or customs duty after your payment at chessbazaar.com. Know More

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