Reproduced Vintage 1930 Knubbel Analysis Chess Pieces in Ebonized and Natural Boxwood - 3" King

Special thanks to "Stephen Kong A.K.A. Chess Praxis" for making this dream chess set a reality.

Chessbazaar® introduces the "Reproduced Vintage 1930 German Knubbel Chess Set," featuring premium boxwood craftsmanship. The King stands at 2.91 inches with a 1.4-inch base, showcasing superb proportions and intricate design. Dark pieces are made from Ebonized boxwood (also available in Stained Crimson). Expertly carved in India, each piece is slightly weighted for a great hand-feel and sound. The new Ebonized color process ensures durability with no peeling, and the set’s polished finish enhances its striking appearance.

Chess Pieces Weight: 700 grams approx (24.69 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 white pieces are made from boxwood, known for its ease of carving and aesthetic detail. The set includes extra queens for easy pawn promotion. Each piece is fitted with thick green felt for smooth movement and a traditional look. The Knights are expertly carved, showcasing the exceptional skill of our Indian artisans.

Craftsmanship: The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique lines on the rooks and marvellous miter cut on the bishops. All chess pieces have a wide basewhich adds another interesting dimension to the set. The carving and turning the quality of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the eyes, nostrils, teeth and, craftsmanship around the mane. Knights have a divergent style of carving on each side making even more captivating pieces from different angle views. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allows the set to truly stand out. Like the Russian/Soviet chess sets, the ball on the king is of opposite color. 

History: This Vintage 1930 German Knubbel chess set was produced somewhere around 90 years ago in Denmark. This chess set was beautiful in its functionality & that's why it became the favorite analysis set of Bent Larsen. The pieces were crafted with wide bases which did not tumble easily. The rooks were turned to look solid castles, the pawns were minimalist but refined, the bishops had a unique cut, the king was distinguished without a cross finial and the queen without a ball. This reproduction exemplifies a perfect combination of class and history.

Why Vintage 1930 German Knubbel Chess Set? The original 1930 German Knubbel Chess Set in playable condition is very very hard to find and may cost tens of thousands of dollars if available. Our Knubbel Replica is a humble try to bring this legendary design to life and to let chess enthusiasts experience the game with this beautiful chess set which was not possible hitherto.

Design & Quality: Appropriately weighted these pieces are very stable on board and a pleasure to touch and feel. Each piece is meticulously carved 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.

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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