{"product_id":"old-1959-russian-zagreb-staunton-chess-pieces-in-rosewood-natural-boxwood-3-8-king","title":"Old 1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton Chess Pieces in Rosewood \/ Natural Boxwood - 3.8\" King","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=GU4D4MP]{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=\"GU4D4MP\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 581px; height: 222px;\"\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\u003e  3.89\"(99 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.65\"(42 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\u003e 3.22\"(82 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;\"\u003eBishop\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.07\"(78 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.37\"(35 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\u003e 2.75\"(70 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.37\"(35 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\u003e 2.20\"(56 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.37\"(35 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\u003e 2.00\"(51 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.18\"(30 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTotal Weight Of Chess Set\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1150 grams (40.56 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;\"\u003eIndian Rosewood \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;\"\u003eNatural Boxwood \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\u003e(1.9\"-2.3\")\/(50 mm - 60 mm)  sq.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced 1959 Russian Zagreb Series chess set in Staunton style is made up of rosewood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.8 inches 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. .\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1150 grams (40.56 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e   Appropriately weighted these pieces are very stable on board and a pleasure to touch and feel. Each piece is meticulously carved and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine. The design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces are unmatched and that is what made them favorite of the masses. The result of this hard work of these master craftsmen is a truly wonderful design and a masterpiece which any connoisseur will admire. Package Includes : 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). chess board NOT included in this sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaution:\u003c\/b\u003e These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant\u003c\/p\u003e \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're trying to be cleaner and greener. 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