Dubrovnik Series Chess Set Padauk & Boxwood Pieces with Padauk & Bird's Eye Maple Molded Edge Board - King

This is our Dubrovnik Championship Series chess set with African padauk and boxwood pieces matched with our Padauk and Bird's-Eye Maple Molded Edge Chess Board. This wonderful chess set is an exact replica of the one used in 1970s-era Dubrovnik Chess Olympiad in Siegen, West Germany. This wonderful Staunton pattern was made popular by the legendary Bobby Fischer, who was often photographed playing with his own set. This is a full tournament-sized set that features a King with a 1.625" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest quality African padauk and boxwood. The chess pieces are heavily weighted have thick green baize pads for a soft feel on chess board. The unique design, quality and craftsmanship of this chess set is simply unmatched. Whether you are looking for superior set for your casual game you are collector of fined chess sets, our Dubrovnik Championship Series chessmen are a must have.Our exclusive Padauk and Bird's-eye Maple Chess Board was specifically designed to pair with our padauk chessmen. This is a handcrafted inlaid chess board made for us by Rechapados Ferrer. The quality of both the materials and workmanship in the construction of the chess board are simply unmatched. The squares are 55 mm (~2.125") and the overall size of the board is 21.5" and .5" thick. A wide black inlay border accentuates the playing area enhancing the rich colors of the African padauk and bird's-eye maple and a black stained molded edge adds an elegant touch to the chess board. The wood is sealed with a satin polyurethane finish that gives the board a soft shine. This heirloom quality chess set made from exotic woods is not only a good investment for these times but it will make every chess game all the more enjoyable and is sure to become one of your treasured possessions that will be handed down for generations.Chess Pieces: African Padauk & Boxwood; King Height: 3.9"; King Base: 1.625"; King Weight: 3 oz.; Chess Set Weight: 56 oz.; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Baize Pads; Chess Board: Material: Padauk & Bird's-eye Maple Veneer & Wood Materials; Finish: Satin Polyurethane (soft sheen); Square Size: 2.125" (55 mm); Dimensions: 21.5" x 21.5" x .625";.