This chess set includes our Dubrovnik Championship Series chess set with genuine ebony and natural boxwood pieces matched with the Queen's Gambit 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. This is a full tournament-sized set that features a 3.9 King with a 1.625 diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans one piece at a time. The jet black ebony and the light amber boxwood contrast wonderfully with the walnut and maple chess board. 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.This is the exact same chess board as seen in the finale chess game of The Queen's Gambit Netflix series produced by Rechapados Ferrer for the series. This attractive board features black stained poplar for the dark squares and natural ash burl for light squares. A decorative black, red, and orange weave delimiter separates the squares from the frame and the board is sealed in a matte finish. The squares are 2.125 and the chess board measures 21.5 overall and has felt pads on the bottom. The history and origin of the chess board with the Dubrovnik chess pieces will add a special interest and fund to every game you play.Chess Pieces: Ebony & Natural Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 3.9; King Base: 1.625; King Weight: 2.3 oz.; Chess Set Weight: 52 oz.; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Billiard Cloth Pads; Certificate of Authenticity; Chess Board: Material: Black Stained Poplar & Ash Burl Veneer & Wood Materials; Finish: Polyurethane Matte Finish; Decorative Delimiter Separating Squares & Frame; Square Size: 2.125; 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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