{"product_id":"improved-repro-1904-cambridge-springs-international-tournament-chess-pieces-in-ebonized-antiqued-boxwood-4-king","title":"1904 Cambridge Springs Tournament Chess Pieces Ebonized Boxwood 4\" | CHESSBAZAAR","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=DOAUJBL]{display:flex;flex-direction:column}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"DOAUJBL\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 661px; height: 229px;\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChess Pieces Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKing\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 4\" (101 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.73\" (44 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQueen\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3.34\" (85 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 1.69\" (43 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBishop\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3.07\" (78 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 1.57\" (40 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKnight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 2.87\" (73 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.57\" (40 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRook\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 2.28\" (58 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.53\" (39 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePawn\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 2.00\" (51 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.33\" (34 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTotal Weight Of Chess Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1200 grams (42.32 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDark Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEbonized Wood \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLight Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAntiqued Boxwood \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text12px\"\u003eRecommended Board Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e (2.5\") \/ (60 mm) square size\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis peerless 1904 Cambridge Springs International Congress Tournament Chess Set in Staunton style is made of ebonized boxwood and antiqued boxwood. The King stands at 4 inches with a 1.7-inch base. This historic design features a unique king finial, a wider base, and superb size proportioning. The dark pieces are ebonized wood, while the opposing pieces are antiqued boxwood. The set includes free extra queens, thick green felt bases for smooth movement, and well-crafted knights showcasing Indian artisans' skills. Expertly carved in India, the pieces are heavily weighted for a premium feel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChess Pieces Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1200 grams (42.32 oz). The final weight may vary by ±10%.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Staunton chess set was made for the 1904 Cambridge Springs International Chess Congress, the first major international chess tournament in 20th-century America, held at \"The Hotel Rider\" in Pennsylvania. Notable players included World Champion Emanuel Lasker, Mikhail Chigorin, Harry Pillsbury, and Jackson Showalter. The single-round-robin tournament featured a time control of 30 moves in 2 hours, then 15 moves per hour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knight's carving is spectacular, and the lathe work on each piece is exceptional, featuring unique collar rings and elegant curves. The rooks have four turret cuts, and the wide-based pawns add an extra dimension to the set. Meticulously handcrafted from premium wood, each piece is hand-polished for a rich shine, comparable to $1500+ sets sold by other retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniformity of Pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned pieces are identical due to metal profiles, with slight variations in hand-carved knights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Antique Finish Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieved through a four-step color and 3D rotational polishing process, ensuring a uniform finish and preventing cracks or splits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily weighted with iron studs for durability and excellent handling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick green felt envelops the base of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginal Cambridge Springs chess sets are rare and expensive, but Chessbazaar has recreated this design at an affordable price while maintaining its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for collectors or those seeking a unique chess set, the 1904 Cambridge Springs International Chess Congress Tournament Chess Set is a must-have.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll pieces have an elegant visual appeal for permanent display. A matching chessboard is available at our web store for an extra cost. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chessbazaar.com\/chess-boards.html\"\u003eShop Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 Chessmen (2 extra queens), Digital Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Chessboard not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're trying to be cleaner and greener. 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