{"product_id":"reproduced-90s-french-chavet-championship-tournament-chess-pieces-v2-0-in-sheesham-box-wood-3-6-king","title":"90s French Chavet Championship Chess Pieces Sheesham \u0026 Boxwood 3.6\"- King","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 583px; height: 215px;\"\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 3.66\" (93 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.57\" (40 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\u003e3.18\" (81 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\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;\"\u003eBishop\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.71\" (69 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.29\" (33 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 2.67\" (68 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.29\" (33 mm)\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 2.16\" (55 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.29\" (33 mm)\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 1.92\" (49 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.14\" (29 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;\"\u003e1010 grams (35.62 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;\"\u003eSheesham wood \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Dalbergia Sissoo)\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;\"\u003eBoxwood \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\u003e (2.2\") \/ (55 mm) square size\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\u003cp\u003eReproduced 90s French Chavet Championship Tournament Chess Set V2.0: chessbazaar proudly presents an improved version in Sheesham wood \u0026amp; Boxwood. Special thanks to Stephen Kong (Chess Praxis) for his contribution!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFIDE Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e Staunton-style chess set is crafted from Sheesham \u0026amp; Boxwood \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chessbazaar.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?cat=0\u0026amp;q=Chavet+\" target=\"_self\"\u003e(also available in Bud Rosewood \u0026amp; Ebonized Variant)\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for tournaments and serious players.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe King stands at 3.66 inches with a 1.57-inch base. Featuring a historic one-piece knight with intricate details, the set exhibits superior craftsmanship. Weighted at 1010g (±10%), all pieces have a thick green felt base for smooth movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood is traditionally used for the white side, ensuring aesthetic appeal. The set includes extra queens for effortless promotion. The knight carving reflects the finest Indian craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally designed by Chavet in the early 90s, this set was used in the 1990 Lyon World Chess Championship. It remains one of the best Staunton-style designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each chess piece is handcrafted in India, taking inspiration from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chessbazaar.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?cat=0\u0026amp;q=tournament\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Knight Tournament Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. With elegant curves, unique collar rings, and finely turned lathe work, the set mirrors high-end versions sold for $500+.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniformity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turned pieces are precisely shaped for consistency, with slight variations in hand-carved knights.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e90s French Tournament Chess Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for collectors and players alike. It blends beautifully for display, with a matching chessboard available separately. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chessbazaar.com\/chess-boards.html\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 Chessmen (2 extra queens included).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chessboard not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product color may vary due to lighting or monitor settings.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe're trying to be cleaner and greener. 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