The Grossmeister Series Chess Pieces - 4.4" King
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The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Grossmeister Series Chess set. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 1.7" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The form, board presence and exquisite craftsmanship of these magnificent chessmen have been recaptured and are offered to you.
As with all of our Chess sets, the Grossmeister Series exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!
The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton in 1993.
| ISBN | Does not apply |
|---|---|
| Chess Board Included? | The Chess Board featured is for photographic purposes only and must be purchased separately |
| Material(s) | Anjan, Blood Rosewood, Ebonized Boxwood, Genuine Ebony, Golden Rosewood, Indian Rosewood, Natural Boxwood, Padauk |
| Fitted Coffer Compatible? | Fits in Fitted Coffer |
| King Height | 4.4'' inch / 11.18 cm |
| King Base Diameter | 1.7'' inch / 4.32 cm |
| Recommended Chess Board Size | 2.5" inch / 6.4 cm |
| Basepad Material | Billiard Cloth |
| Median Set Weight | 60.8 ounces (1.72 kg) |
| Total Number of Pieces | 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) |