Russian Zagreb chess pieces set is one of the most popular chess sets in the '50s and '60s of the twentieth century that was used in the most important chess tournaments around the world, among others, in the Candidates Tournament which took place in 1959, in three cities belonging to Yugoslavia - Bled, Belgrade and Zagreb.
CHESS PIECES | |
Material | Golden Rosewood and Boxwood |
Polish | Fine Buff |
King Height | 4 Inches |
King Base Diameter | 1.75 Inches |
King Weight | ~55 Grams |
Set Median Weight | ~1200 grams |
Total Number of Pieces | 32 Chess Pieces |
Basepad Material | Billiard Cloth |
Weighting | Weighted |
Chess Board Included? | YES |
Material | Ebony Wood: Maple Wood |
Polish | Glossy, bottom felted |
Board Size | 19 x 19 Inches |
Square Size | 2 Inches (50 mm) |
Thickness | 21 mm |
Weight | 2800 grams |
Chess Box Included? | Shipped in a Plastic Box. No Additional Charge. Wooden or Leather Boxes can be purchased from Storage Section. |
Note: all the items are photographed up close and personal so that you can see their beautiful details. Some things may appear larger than the actual size, so please check the measurements carefully to avoid confusion. Please note that this is a handmade item, so the final weight of the board can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.