The "Fischer" Staunton chess piece set stands out with its unique design and particularly well-weighted chess pieces. In addition to its excellent playability, this set is especially suitable for collectors.
The knight in this set is particularly striking as it features a highly detailed and lifelike horse head. With its upright posture, forward-facing nostrils, and robust body, it impressively showcases the decorative potential of this set. All other chess pieces were precisely turned and their intricate details were hand-finished.
The chess pieces in this set are crafted from high-quality boxwood and palisander, ensuring not only a vibrant and reddish colouration but also a unique grain pattern. In particular, the palisander adds depth to the set and is an excellent choice for a chess piece set. When seeking an appropriate chessboard, mahogany and walnut woods are recommended.
Special attention has also been given to the functional features. All chess pieces are felted and weighted, ensuring a good grip and gentle movement of the pieces across the chessboard. They also have a particularly stable base, which, compared to conventional chess pieces, has a slightly lower centre of gravity, providing a firmer stance.
With a king height of 95 mm, this set complies with tournament standards, making it a suitable choice for competitions. Additionally, extra queens are included to offer the option of a second queen during pawn promotion, eliminating the need for substitute pieces.
For the best presentation and use of these chess pieces, a chessboard with a square size of 55 - 58 mm is recommended. This ensures that the pieces are optimally showcased on the chessboard, and all proportions are in harmony.
Features of the Chess Pieces:
- Design: Staunton
- Material: Boxwood & Palisander Wood
- King’s Height: 95 mm
- Total Weight of the Set: 1,152 g
- Format: FIDE Standard
- Workmanship: Carved, Felted and Weighted
- Extras: Additional Queens
- Recommended Field Size: 55 - 58 mm
Important Information:
The pieces are hand-carved and made of natural, precious woods. Due to this non-machine, handmade manufacturing process by various carvers, the engravings and carvings as well as the natural wood grain may vary slightly from the pictures. The chessboard is not part of this offer and is for presentation purposes only.
