Deluxe Old Club Staunton Chess Set Ebony & Boxwood Pieces with Walnut & Maple Deluxe Board & Box - King

This chess set package includes our Deluxe Old Club Staunton with genuine ebony and boxwood pieces matched with our Walnut and Maple Deluxe Chess Board and Classic Walnut Chess Box. Our Deluxe Old Club Staunton chess set is an ageless classic that for years has been a favorite with players for its distinguishable knight and traditional Staunton look. The Deluxe Old Club is often displayed on the front cover of chess books and has been used for plastic chess set models because of its popularity with club and tournament players. Our ebony chess pieces are highly polished to . Pieces are heavily weighted for stability while billiard cloth pads give the pieces a soft feel and easy to slide across the chess board. This is a tournament size chess set with a tall king.Our Walnut and Maple Deluxe Chess Board is made for us by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain, the manufacturer of the highest quality inlaid chess boards in the world. Made from premium grade walnut and maple veneer, the precision of the craftsmen inlay work is remarkable. The squares are 2" and the overall size of the board is 19.5" and .5" thick. A triple inlay delimiter accentuates the playing area from the extra wide frame that is the full width of a square. The board is sealed with a matte polyurethane finish that both protects and enhances the beauty of the wood.The chess box is wonderfully constructed and reminiscent of the old heirloom quality chess boxes from many years ago. The box is covered in walnut veneer and the interior is lined with a thick green baize just like we use for the pads on our chess pieces. The box has a divider in the center for storing the black and white pieces separately. We used high quality recessed hinges and a brass plated lock for securing the lid. We include 2 keys in case one ever gets lost. Whether you are a collector or just looking for one special chess set for home, the Deluxe Old Club with this board and box is an unbeatable combination.Chess Pieces: Ebony & Boxwood; King Height: 3.75"; King Base: 1.625"; King Weight: 3 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 50 Ounces; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Baize Pads; Chess Board: Material: Walnut & Maple *Veneers over Wood Composite; Finish: Satin Polyurethane (soft sheen); Square Size: 2"; Dimensions: 19.5" x 19.5" x .5"; Made for The Chess Store by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain; Chess Box: Material: Walnut Veneers & Other Wood; Finish: Satin Polyurethane; Outside Dimensions: 9.25" x 6.375" x 4" ; Inside Dimension: 8" x 5" x 2.75" (1" space above in lid);.