ID 1337245921 Reykjavik Series Chess Set Ebony & Boxwood Pieces with Black & Ash Burl Board & Box- 375" King
This chess set packages includes our Reykjavik Series with genuine ebony and boxwood pieces matched with our Black and Ash Burl High Gloss Chess Board and Classic Black Chess Box. This chess set is the same one used by the legendary American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer when he beat reigning world champion and Grandmaster Boris Spassky in the 1972 World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland. These handsome pieces have traditional Staunton features and are a favorite for chess players wanting a set that will stand up to the rigor of frequent use. These are genuine ebony and boxwood pieces with a traditional polished lacquer finish and are heavily weighted for superior balance and stability on the chess board. The king is 3.75" tall and has a base diameter of 1.625", the perfect size for tournament chess games. Thick green billiard cloth pads let the pieces slide smoothly across the chess board and a quite soft feel when sitting down. We include two extra queens for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set is and where it came from.Our Black and Ash Burl High Gloss Deluxe Chess Board goes perfect with ebony and boxwood chess pieces. Imported from Spain, this is an inlaid chess board made for us by Rechapados Ferrer. The black and golden color of the natural ash burl are enhanced by the high gloss, glass-like finish creating an elegant backdrop for the ebony and boxwood chess pieces. A pinstripe delimiter around the squares and an extra-wide frame adds an elegant look to the board. The squares are 2" with the chess board measuring 19.5" x 19.5". Playing chess with these special pieces from the past will add a special satisfaction to every game you play, whether you win or lose. Playing chess with these special pieces from the past will add a special satisfaction to every game you play, whether you win or lose.Our Classic Black Chess Pieces Box is a great option for storing your treasured wood chess pieces. This luxurious chess box has an old world-charm with its lock and key for securing the lid and an emerald green baize interior with a divider in the center for separating the two colors. This is a jet black piano lacquer finish with a high-gloss, glass like appearance. This is the perfect box for ebony or ebonized pieces and especially our high-gloss black and natural boxwood pieces. High quality brass plated hinges and lock add to the attractiveness of this box. The bottom of the box is covered in with black felt to protect furniture where it might sit.Chess Set Specifications & Features: Includes 34 Pieces with 2 Extra Queens for Pawn Promotion; Ebony & Boxwood; Traditional Polished Lacquer Finish; King Height: 3.75"; King Base: 1.625"; King Weight: 2.6 Ounces; Chess Set Weight: 46 Ounces; Green Baize Pads; Chess Board: Black & Ash Burl Veneer over MDF; High Gloss Polyurethane Finish with a Glass-Like Finish; Triple Layer Pinstripe Delimiter around Squares; Extra-Wide Frame; Square Size: 2"; Chess Board Size: 19.5" x 19.5" x .5"; Felt Pads on the Bottom; Made in Spain by Rechapados Ferrer; Chess Box: Material: Black Stained Wood & Other Wood Composite; Finish: High Gloss Piano Lacquer; Outside Dimensions: 9.125" x 6.125" x 4" ; Inside Dimension: 8.125" x 5.125" x 3" (.75" space above in lid);