Ebony Chess Set 20 Inch With Helena Flat Chess Board and Weighted Ebonised Reykjavik Staunton Chess Pieces 3.75 Inch

Introducing the exquisite Charcoal Black Helena ebony chess set, adorned with intricate wood inlays from skilled Turkish artists. Each piece is a masterpiece of woodwork, meticulously handcrafted with tiny cuts, scores, and shapes, resulting in a visually striking and captivating ebony chess set. The vibrant and attractive colours, combined with the precise and intricate fitting of each piece, showcase the exceptional artistry of our highly experienced craftsmen.

This remarkable collection is part of the Reykjavik Staunton Chess Series, often referred to as the Bobby Fischer or Jacob Knight Series. The set goes by different names in various chess stores, and the term “Reykjavik series” draws inspiration from the renowned 1972 Iceland chess tournament. This historic event pitted chess legends Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky against each other, with Fischer emerging victorious in this memorable championship match. Manufactured with meticulous attention to detail by skilled artisans based in Amritsar, India, each chess piece is carefully carved from solid wood blocks. Notably, every piece is thoughtfully weighted to provide both comfort and stability during gameplay. To safeguard both your pieces and your chessboard, each piece is lined with a gentle soft green felt.

Complementing this exceptional ebony chess set is a beautifully veneered storage box, crafted from ebony wood. The spacious box is meticulously designed to accommodate your cherished pieces, ranging from its soft interior padding to its black velvet felt coating, ensuring your chess collection remains well-protected and intact.

• Board Size: 50 cm (20) x 50 cm (20) x 2 cm (0.79)
• Each Square: 5 cm (1.97) x 5 cm (1.97)
• King Height: 9.5 cm(3.75), King Base: 4.1 cm(1.61) King Weight: 51 g
• Pawn Height: 4.9 cm(1.92), Pawn Base: 2.9 cm(1.14), Pawn Weight: 26 g.
• Storage Box Size:24 cm x 15 cm x 8.5 cm.