Special Edition 1950s Bohemia German Chess Set Crimson Boxwood & Board

Name: Special Edition 1950s Bohemia German Chess Set Crimson Boxwood & Board
Brand: Chessbazaar
SKU: C0633
Price: 503.98 USD
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WHAT'S EXCLUSIVE - Lacquer finished

Material: Stained Crimson Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia) & Natural Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia)

Dimensions:

King Height - 3.89" (99 mm)

King Base - 1.45" (37 mm)

Pawn Height - 1.92" (49 mm)

Pawn Base - 1.18" (30 mm)

Board Material: Bud Rose Wood / Boxwood Board Dimensions:

Board - 18" x 18" (45.7 cm x 45.7 cm)Square - 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (45 mm x 45 mm)Board Thickness - 22 mm (0.9")

You're getting: 34 pieces (2 Queens included); Board is included.

Chess Pieces SKU: R0356C,Chess Board SKU: D0118

Weight: Chess pieces weight 900 grams approx. (31.74 oz).

Chessboard weight 3000gram (105.82 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%.

Detailed Description

Chess Pieces Details	Height	Base
King	3.89" (99 mm)	1.45" (37 mm)
Queen	3.07" (78 mm)	1.45" (37 mm)
Bishop	2.75" (70 mm)	1.29" (33 mm)
Knight	2.63" (67 mm)	1.29" (33 mm)
Rook	2.12" (54 mm)	1.29" (33 mm)
Pawn	1.92" (49 mm)	1.18" (30 mm)
Total Weight Of Chess Set	3900 grams approx. (137.56 oz)
Dark Pieces	Stained Crimson Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia)
Light Pieces	Natural Boxwood&nb (Gardenia Latifolia) sp;
Recommended Board Size	45 mm

Features: This tournament sized chess set "The 1950's Bohemia Staunton Series" in Staunton pattern has been specifically designed for tournament/serious players. The set features a 3.89" King with a base diameter of 1.45 inches. The Bohemia Staunton Series is expertly weighted from our master artisans and it's superb size proportioning from a king to pawn make this chess set an excellent choice for the blitz play in chess tournaments/clubs or regular home and school play. This is an impeccable reproduction featuring the magnificently robust and so-called "dragon" Knights.

Chess Pieces Weight: 900 grams approx. (31.74 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%.

Dark chess pieces are made up of Stained Crimson Boxwood and the opposing pieces are made up of boxwood(also available in sheesham variant) 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. All chess pieces are expertly carved and appropriately weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. King, Queens, Bishops, and Pawns have unique collar rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base for smooth contact and movement on the chess board. The knights are well-crafted and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.

Craftsmanship: The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique collar rings and unique Dubrovnik Chess Set like bishops. All chess pieces have a wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. The carving and the craftsmanship around the mane of the knight are quite spectacular and design of the knight is somewhat similar to our Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set, The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allows the set to truly stand out. Pieces are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade wood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine.

About Board: This beautiful Board is made of Bud Rose Wood on darker side and Box Wood on the lighter side. The size of the board is 18" x 18" (45.7 cm x 45.7 cm) with square size of 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" (45 mm x 45 mm). The board is 22 mm thick.

Chess Board Weight - 3000 grams (105.82 oz).

History: This chess set is also reproduced in collaboration with "Michael Ladzinski", one of the greatest chess collectors in the chess world. The 1950's vintage circa Bohemia German set was very popular in 1950's because of its fabulous design and its so-called "dragon" Knights. A later version of the 50's set was used at the 1970 Siegen Olympiad with less impressive "chicken head" Knights. Bobby Fischer played against Boris Spassky at the 1970 Siegen Olympiad with the later version Bohemia set. The original Chess Sets made by Bohemia are very rare and selling at thousands of dollars a set but that is not what every chess collector can spend on a hobby.

Uniformity of pieces: The shapes of turned pieces are guided by metal profiles and so all turned pieces are identical, especially the pawns. You can expect some variation where hand carving or cutting comes i.e. knights.

Just like German Knight Tournament Chess Set, these grandeur chess pieces are undoubtedly an excellent choice for the blitz chess tournaments. Matching chess board for these pieces is available at our web store at extra cost. Shop Here

Package Includes : 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). Wooden Chess Board is included in this Sale.

Chess Pieces SKU : R0356C, Chess Board SKU : D0118

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A stunning vintage set with rich crimson tones—perfect for collectors and chess lovers alike!

Beautifully crafted and truly unique! The crimson-stained pieces and bold red board give this set a royal, vintage feel. A timeless classic that turns heads and plays beautifully. Absolutely love it!

A quality chess set

Very happy to have purchased this. Customer service is great and the pieces have an excellent feel to them.

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Special Edition 1950s Bohemia German Chess Set Crimson Boxwood & Board