1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton Chess Pieces in Sheesham & Boxwood (3.8" King)

Name: 1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton Chess Pieces in Sheesham & Boxwood (3.8" King)
Brand: Chessbazaar
SKU: S1236-A
Price: 229.99 USD
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1959 Russian Zagreb Chess Pieces in Burnt & Natural Boxwood - 3.89" - King

Burning Wood & Natural Boxwood

Old 1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton Chess Pieces - 3.8" King By Chessbazaar

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Product Details

Material: Sheesham Wood / Boxwood

Dimensions:

King Height - 3.89"(99 mm)

King Base - 1.65"(42 mm)

Pawn Height - 2.00"(51 mm)

Pawn Base - 1.18"(30 mm)

You're getting: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included); Board and Storage Box are not included.

Weight: 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%.

Recommended Board Size:(1.9"-2.3")/(50 mm - 60 mm) sq.

Detailed Description

Chess Pieces Details	Height	Base
King	3.89"(99 mm)	1.65"(42 mm)
Queen	3.22"(82 mm)	1.53"(39 mm)
Bishop	3.07"(78 mm)	1.37"(35 mm)
Knight	2.75"(70 mm)	1.37"(35 mm)
Rook	2.20"(56 mm)	1.37"(35 mm)
Pawn	2.00"(51 mm)	1.18"(30 mm)
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces	1150 grams (40.56 oz)
Dark Pieces	Sheesham Wood
Light Pieces	Boxwood
Recommended Board Size	(1.9"-2.3")/(50 mm - 60 mm)

Reproduced 1959 Russian Zagreb Series chess set in Staunton style is made up of sheesham wood 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. Along with the unique long, downward-pointing head of the knight, what makes this reproduction so unique is how it feels in your hand. The set is entirely handmade in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board.

Weight: 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. 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.

Design & Quality: 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. The original Zagreb chess sets are selling at thousands of dollars, but that is not every what every chess collector can spend on a hobby. chessbazaar worked very hard to take out this repro design at the very affordable price without compromising on quality so that every chess enthusiast can buy and admire the beauty of this chess set.
Package Includes: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). Chess board NOT included in this sale.

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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1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton Chess Pieces in Sheesham & Boxwood (3.8" King)