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The Dubrovnik Championship Chess Set Burnt Boxwood Pieces with Black & Ash Burl Chess Board- 3.9" King

Price: USD499.00

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This elegant chess set includes our burnt boxwood version of our Dubrovnik Championship Series chess set matched with our Black and Ash Burl 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. Pieces are made from boxwood that is burnt and then a hand carved design is added to each piece creating a unique and distinguishable pattern. This is a tournament-sized set that features a 3.875' King with a 1.625' diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest 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. Our Black and Ash Burl Deluxe chess board is a favorite for ebony and boxwood chess sets. The black and golden color of the natural ash burl wood creates a rich looking backdrop with its high gloss glass-like finish. A pinstripe around the playing area along with an extra wide frame adds elegance to an already spectacular chess board. This is an inlaid chess board made for us by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain and the quality of the craftsmanship is unsurpassed. The squares are 2.125' with the chess board measuring 21.5' overall and .5' thick.Whether you are looking for superior set for your casual game or you are collector, this beautiful chess set will add pleasure to every game you play.Chess Pieces: Boxwood Pieces are burnt followed by a hand carved design High gloss lacquer with a glass-like finish King Height: 3.875' King Base: 1.625' King Weight: 3 oz. Chess Set Weight: 56 oz. 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion Green Billiard Cloth Pads Chess Board: Material: Black Stained Wood & Ash Burl Veneer & Wood Materials Finish: High Gloss Polyurethane (glass-like finish) Square Size: 2.125' (actual 55 mm) Dimensions: 21.5' x 21.5' x .5' Imported from Spain, Rechapados Ferrer is the largest manufacturer and the most recognized name of high quality wood chess boards in the world.

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