The 1973 Philippines Repro International Tournament Chess Pieces in 4.2 Inch King Ebonized & Distressed Antique
The 1973 Philippines Repro International Tournament Chess Pieces in 4.2 Inch King Ebonized & Distressed Antique
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Detailed Description
Detailed Description
| Chess Pieces Details | Height | Base |
| King | 4.20" (106 mm) | 1.57" (40 mm) |
| Queen | 3.39" (86 mm) | 1.55" (39 mm) |
| Bishop | 3.52" (89 mm) | 1.51" (38 mm) |
| Knight | 3.05" (77 mm) | 1.48" (37 mm) |
| Rook | 2.43" (62 mm) | 1.48" (37 mm) |
| Pawn | 2.30" (58 mm) | 1.28" (32 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Set | 1346 grams (47.47 oz) | |
| Dark Pieces | Ebonized Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia) | |
| Light Pieces | Distressed Antique (Gardenia Latifolia) | |
| Recommended Board Size | 2" (50 mm) square size | |
A bit of history: The 1973 Philippines International Tournament Chess set chosen by Bobby Fischer. Bobby was the honored guest of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos and had Bobby select these chess pieces for use in the tournament. Grandmaster Bent Larsen won the tournament with a score of 12.5 out of 15 games. - Mike Ladzinski
Weight: Approximately 1346 grams (47.47 oz). Manual weighting may result in ±10% variation.
Package Includes: 34 Chessmen (2 extra queens included). Chess board NOT included.
Disclaimer: Colors may vary slightly due to lighting or screen settings.
Caution: These pieces are not waterproof or UV-resistant.
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