1972 Reykjavik Championship Chess Pieces in Sheesham & Boxwood 3.7"- King

Name: 1972 Reykjavik Championship Chess Pieces in Sheesham & Boxwood 3.7"- King
Brand: Chessbazaar
SKU: S1238
Price: 210.00 USD
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Product Details

Material: Sheesham Wood / Boxwood

Dimensions:

King Height - 3.7" (96 mm)

King Base - 1.6" (42 mm)

Pawn Height - 1.8" (46 mm)

Pawn Base - 1.1" (29 mm)

You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra Queens included); Board and Storage Box is not included.

Weight: 1230 grams (43.38 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: 1.92"/ 50 mm sq.

Detailed Description

Chess Pieces Details	Height	Base
King	3.7" (96 mm)	1.6" (42 mm)
Queen	3.0" (77 mm)	1.5" (39 mm)
Bishop	2.6" (68 mm)	1.3"(35 mm)
Knight	2.5" (64 mm)	1.3" (35 mm)
Rook	2.4" (52 mm)	1.3" (35 mm)
Pawn	1.8" (46 mm)	1.1" (29 mm)
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces	1230 grams (43.38 oz)
Dark Pieces	Sheesham Wood (Dalbergia Sissoo)
Light Pieces	Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
Recommended Board Size	2"/ 50 mm sq.

This Reykjavik Championship Series chess set in Staunton style is made up of sheesham and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.7 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. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in sheesham wood. All Chess pieces are expertly carved in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board.

Weight : 1230 grams (43.38 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 chess men gives you the smooth movement on the chess board.

History: This historic Reykjavik Chess set was produced by the famous company Jaques of London, that also introduced the first Staunton chess pieces. We have reproduced the exact reproduction of the chess set used during the iconic 1972 World Chess Championship rivalry match between legendary Bobby Fischer and reigning Boris Spassky (also known as "Match of the Century") in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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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Chess Pieces: We offer a 3-year free replacement warranty for chess pieces, covering manufacturing defects, cracking, and issues related to craftsmanship or materials.

Chess Boards, Wooden Storage Boxes, and Travel Chess Sets: We provide a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects such as cracking or warping for chess boards, wooden storage boxes, and travel chess sets.

Important Note: To ensure a smooth warranty claim process, please make a video of the unboxing when you receive your product. This will be required for any claims related to damage or defects

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5 stars: 10 (91%)
4 stars: 1 (9%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Not perfect

The black pieces look better in the pictures than in real life. The rooms have obvious flaws in top ridges unevenly cut and not smoothly finished. \nShesham wood has annoying spots which distract from the set.\n\nThe white pieces are flawless and beautiful. \nSet is well weighted. I wish pawns had more height.\n\nIn conclusion, I recommend this set in boxwood or Ebony, but not in shesham wood!\n

Simply beautiful

I just received the package from Chessbazaar, this was my first order ever here, and I'm ecstatic.\n\nThe set is simply fantastic, every piece is perfect, good polished finish, weight is just about right... the pictures doesn't do it justice to the Black pieces, which have a wonderful darker tone.\n\nShipping all the way to Italy was super-fast, less than 7 days, and last but not least, with the valentine's discount the price was a steal.\n\nSo happy!

Exceeds expectations

Beautiful set. Love the big heavy pawns. All pieces heavy, gorgeous and sturdy. Each piece individually wrapped for extra protection. One week shipping from India to Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thanks.

I love it !!

Very happy to have this chess set in my collection !!

Lovely!

This was my first order with Chessbazaar and I was a little nervous about what to expect. When I opened my package, all concerns vanished. This is a beautifully finished set. Gorgeous wood grain and fine craftmanship. Nice weight, feel and polish to the pieces. Cannot keep from gazing at this set. Communication with Sapna was great, delivery super fast and secure packing. Thumbs up to the Chessbazaar team. Keep up the good work as this will not be my last order.\n

Excelentes!

Las piezas son excelentes, el envío llegó mucho antes de lo esperado, la mejor compra que he hecho en mucho tiempo. Recomiendo este set ampliamente y por supuesto a la página. Chessbazaar es increíble!

Fantasticas

Tuve la fortuna de comprar este set en oferta y son fantásticas!\nEl acabado, peso y calidad artesanal es formidable, durante el envío no sufrió ningún daño. Soy un comprador feliz por encontrar a Chesssbazaar!! Este es mi segundo juego de ajedrez y seguramente no será el último!!

Amazing!

Superb set! Came carefully wrapped. The knights are a piece of art and have a great balance to play blitz games.

WELLDONE!

this set is really amazing! super beautiful and it looks like very expensive! , this is my third order to chess bazaar and they exceeds to my expectations KUDOS TO CHESSBAZAAR!!!

Great set at a great price

Nice reddish hue to the sheesham.Pieces good weight and plays nicely on board with 2""or 2.25"" squares.

Wonderful set

This is a real great set at a fantastic price. The pieces are heavy, and the color of the dark pieces is very attractive, showing the inside lines of the wood. Great bargain.

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1972 Reykjavik Championship Chess Pieces in Sheesham & Boxwood 3.7"- King