{"title":"Reproduction Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction chess pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e are new chessmen cut to historic patterns. Not antiques, and not sold as antiques: what you are buying is the shape, in fresh timber, as a full playable army. This range covers 72 patterns, from the 1849 Staunton and its Victorian descendants through Dubrovnik, Zagreb and the Soviet designs to French, German and modernist chessmen, in ebony, ebonised and antiqued boxwood, sheesham and rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKing heights run from 49mm to 158mm, with most sets in the 80mm to 119mm band that suits a full size board. Every set here is pieces only, so the board is a separate decision, and each listing gives the king height and base diameter you need to match one. Australian stock, with 100 day free returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reproduction-1962-stockholm-interzonal-ebonised-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1962 Stockholm Interzonal Ebonised 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qr5nHt8Wke\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qr5nHt8Wke\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qr5nHt8Wke page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1962 Stockholm Interzonal Ebonised 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qr5nHt8Wke     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome chess pieces are designed to be looked at. These were designed to be played with, at a tournament that decided who would challenge for the world title. The 1962 Stockholm Interzonal is remembered for one thing above all: a nineteen year old Bobby Fischer finishing two and a half points clear of a field that included half the world's best players. This reproduction puts that set on your board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are turned from ebonised boxwood and natural boxwood, with a 95mm king on a 41mm base. That base to height ratio is the detail worth noticing. It gives the king a planted, upright stance rather than the top heavy look that catches out taller sets, and it means the whole set sits comfortably on standard tournament squares. The knights stand at 73mm, deliberately taller than the bishops, so the back rank stays readable at a glance from across the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sit in the middle of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e: more considered than a club set, more affordable than the ebony and bud rosewood reproductions above them. They suit someone who wants a set with a story and the proportions to actually play with, rather than a display piece that never leaves the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qr5nHt8Wke  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduction 1962 Stockholm Interzonal chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/5_ca0d6ddb-3f1e-4061-81b3-b46b90d74dd6.jpg?v=1786707683\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qr5nHt8Wke\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Lv2xBd7Mcp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Lv2xBd7Mcp\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Lv2xBd7Mcp page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Lv2xBd7Mcp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.75 inch) king on a 41mm base, sized for tournament play on 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood paired with natural boxwood, so the grain stays visible through the dark finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens, so pawn promotion never interrupts a game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnights carved at 73mm, standing taller than the bishops for a clearer back rank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Lv2xBd7Mcp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing and queen bases within a millimetre of each other, reading as a matched pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1200g across the full set, a lighter feel that favours display and club play over tournament heft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaithful reproduction of the set from the 1962 Stockholm Interzonal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth sides turned from Gardenia latifolia boxwood, so the set matches in weight and profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Yn9kFs3Rhg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Yn9kFs3Rhg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yn9kFs3Rhg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1962 Stockholm Interzonal pieces compare to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yn9kFs3Rhg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical reproductions tend to fall into two camps. At the lower end you get the silhouette without the proportions: a set that looks approximately right in a photograph but feels wrong in the hand, usually because the bases have been shrunk to save material. At the upper end you get ebony, bud rosewood and triple weighting, and a price to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set sits between them, and it does so by getting the geometry right rather than the materials expensive. The 41mm king base is generous for a 95mm king, which is what keeps the pieces stable without needing heavy weighting to compensate. The queen follows at 40mm, so the two tallest pieces read as a pair rather than a king and a slightly shorter rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you give up is mass. If you want pieces that land with an audible weight, look at the triple weighted sets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/tournament-chess-sets\" title=\"Tournament Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etournament chess sets\u003c\/a\u003e range instead. If you want a historically grounded set at a sensible price, this is the more interesting buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Yn9kFs3Rhg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1962 Stockholm Interzonal reproduction chess pieces with a 95mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/7_018e776a-e9f4-4565-bae4-d9ee7deae9a2.jpg?v=1786707683\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Yn9kFs3Rhg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Tc4mZp6Vlj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tc4mZp6Vlj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA set with a tournament behind it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tc4mZp6Vlj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStockholm 1962 was an Interzonal, the qualifying stage that fed into the Candidates tournament and ultimately the world championship match. Twenty two rounds, twenty three players, and Fischer went through undefeated. He was nineteen. The margin, two and a half points, is the kind of result that gets a tournament remembered by the name of the person who won it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproductions like this one appeal because the connection is specific. This is not a generic vintage style set. It is a copy of the equipment used at a documented event, which is a different proposition for a collector and a better story for anyone who ends up asking about the set on your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bw7gNr1Xqd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bw7gNr1Xqd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bw7gNr1Xqd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eEbonised boxwood reads differently to ebony\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bw7gNr1Xqd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised means boxwood that has been dyed black rather than ebony heartwood, and it is worth understanding the difference before you buy. Ebony is denser, heavier, and close to uniform in colour. Ebonised boxwood keeps the boxwood grain underneath, so the dark pieces show subtle figuring in raking light where ebony would read as flat black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether that is a feature depends on what you want. Collectors chasing a faithful copy of an original set often prefer ebonised boxwood, because that is frequently what the originals used. Buyers who want maximum contrast and density will prefer the ebony sets further up our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-sets\" title=\"Wood Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess sets\u003c\/a\u003e range. Both are legitimate; they are simply different sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bw7gNr1Xqd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised boxwood chess pieces from the 1962 Stockholm Interzonal reproduction set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/17_62f1eb02-ad6f-4692-a9db-139b4bb8758c.jpg?v=1786707683\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bw7gNr1Xqd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ks3vJh9Ptm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ks3vJh9Ptm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003ePairing them with the right board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ks3vJh9Ptm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 95mm king with a 41mm base wants squares in the 50mm to 55mm range. That is the standard tournament sizing, and it gives you enough clearance to place a piece cleanly without the board looking sparse. Go smaller than 50mm and the pieces crowd; go past 55mm and the set starts to look lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is not included with these pieces. If you are buying a board at the same time, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, so you can match the 50mm to 55mm requirement directly rather than working it out from board dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dm6yQw4Zfn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dm6yQw4Zfn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dm6yQw4Zfn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dm6yQw4Zfn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are the reason to buy this set: a 41mm base under a 95mm king is more generous than most reproductions at this price, and it is what makes a lightly weighted set feel planted rather than tippy. Be clear on the weight though, because 1200g across 34 pieces works out around 35g a piece, and anyone used to double or triple weighted tournament pieces will find these light. We would put them in front of a collector who wants the Stockholm connection, or a club player who values proportion and grain over heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dm6yQw4Zfn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess 1962 Stockholm Interzonal Staunton chess pieces in boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/16_9b191866-6492-4001-934f-7d1b8d36e554.jpg?v=1786707683\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dm6yQw4Zfn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Rp1bLk8Cvs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Fh8dXt2Nby\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Fh8dXt2Nby\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Gz5cVm7Jrw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Gz5cVm7Jrw page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors who want a set tied to a documented tournament, and club players who prefer a lighter, well proportioned piece. If your priority is the weighted thunk of a competition set, the heavier options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-sets\" title=\"Staunton Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess sets\u003c\/a\u003e range will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do they need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm. That comes from the 41mm king base, which needs room to be placed cleanly without touching its neighbours. A 95mm king on 45mm squares will feel cramped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy ebonised boxwood rather than ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood is dyed black rather than being naturally dark, so the grain remains visible under the finish. Many original mid century tournament sets were made this way, which is why reproductions often use it. It is lighter than ebony and shows more character in the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I look after them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, which is what causes cracking in turned hardwood. Dust with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid furniture polish and anything solvent based, as both can lift the ebonising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qr5nHt8Wke  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qr5nHt8Wke { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qr5nHt8Wke  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Qr5nHt8Wke { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qr5nHt8Wke  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qr5nHt8Wke {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Lv2xBd7Mcp  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Lv2xBd7Mcp { color: #000000;  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inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53mm (2.12 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.80 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1200g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54164094288240,"sku":"CB-ICC-047","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_pieces_267.jpg?v=1786707683"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1972-fischer-spassky-ebonised-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1972 Fischer Spassky Ebonised Boxwood 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nh4pRx7Vzt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nh4pRx7Vzt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nh4pRx7Vzt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1972 Fischer Spassky Ebonised 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nh4pRx7Vzt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReykjavik, 1972. Bobby Fischer against Boris Spassky, twenty one games, and a result that made an American world champion for the first time. The match was followed well outside chess, and the equipment on that table has been reproduced ever since. This is a copy of that set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are turned from ebonised boxwood, with the light side offered in either natural boxwood or antique boxwood. The king stands at 96mm on a 43mm base, and the queen follows at 77mm on a 41mm base, so the two tallest pieces read as a matched pair rather than a king and a shorter rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth finishes sit in the same place in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e: a set with a documented tournament behind it and the proportions to be played with rather than shelved. Choose the finish on the light pieces and the rest of the set is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nh4pRx7Vzt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Fischer Spassky natural boxwood chess pieces, 34 pieces with two spare queens\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1972FischerSpasskyChessPiecesinEbonized_NaturalBoxwood_3.jpg?v=1786760196\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nh4pRx7Vzt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Cw6bKm2Jdl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Cw6bKm2Jdl\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Cw6bKm2Jdl page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Cw6bKm2Jdl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm (3.77 inch) king on a 43mm base, sized for play on 55mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood dark pieces paired with your choice of natural or antique boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens, so pawn promotion never interrupts a game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 77mm on a 41mm base, reading as a clear partner to the king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Cw6bKm2Jdl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted and hand polished, with the boxwood grain visible under the dark finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1120g across the full set, a lighter feel that favours display and club play over tournament heft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaithful reproduction of the set from the 1972 Fischer Spassky world championship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth finishes turned from Gardenia latifolia boxwood, so the options match in weight and profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sy8fLq3Bnr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sy8fLq3Bnr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sy8fLq3Bnr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Fischer Spassky pieces compare to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sy8fLq3Bnr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical reproductions usually fail in one of two ways. Either the silhouette is right and the proportions are not, because the bases have been shrunk to save timber, or the maker reaches for ebony and triple weighting and the set stops being something you would set up on a weeknight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set takes the middle road. A 43mm base under a 96mm king is generous, and it is what keeps the pieces stable without heavy internal weighting to compensate. The trade is mass: at 1120g across 34 pieces, these are light in the hand compared with a competition set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pieces that land with an audible weight, the triple weighted options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/tournament-chess-sets\" title=\"Tournament Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etournament chess sets\u003c\/a\u003e range will suit you better. If you want a set tied to a specific match at a sensible price, this is the more interesting buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sy8fLq3Bnr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"96mm king chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood, Fischer Spassky set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1972FischerSpasskyChessPiecesinEbonized_NaturalBoxwood_4.jpg?v=1786760196\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sy8fLq3Bnr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Mk2tHv9Xcp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mk2tHv9Xcp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe match behind the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mk2tHv9Xcp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStockholm and Reykjavik bookend Fischer's run at the title. The 1972 world championship match in Reykjavik is the one most people remember, partly for the chess and partly for everything around it: the forfeited second game, the move to a back room, the wait to see whether Fischer would play at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe did, and he won 12.5 to 8.5. Reproductions of this set appeal because the connection is specific rather than generic. It is not a vintage style set. It is a copy of the equipment used at a documented event, which is a better story for anyone who ends up asking about the pieces on your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zd7wPn4Gfs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zd7wPn4Gfs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zd7wPn4Gfs page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eNatural boxwood or antique boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zd7wPn4Gfs     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are the same in both options: boxwood dyed black, with the grain still readable under the finish rather than the flat black of ebony heartwood. The choice is entirely about the light side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural boxwood is the brighter of the two. It gives you maximum contrast across the board and a set that looks new, which is what most players want if the pieces are going to be used. Antique boxwood is treated to a warmer, aged tone, closer to how an original set from 1972 looks now after five decades of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is more correct than the other. Collectors chasing the look of a surviving original tend to prefer the antique finish, while players who want the position readable at a glance tend to prefer natural. Both share the same dimensions, the same weight, and the same place in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-sets\" title=\"Wood Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess sets\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zd7wPn4Gfs  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1972 Fischer Spassky reproduction chess pieces in ebonised and antique boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1972FischerSpasskyChessPiecesEbonized_AntiqueBoxwood_2_78c3568b-3260-464e-bf14-ca52928a7ad6.jpg?v=1786760196\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zd7wPn4Gfs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ap3jTc8Wml\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ap3jTc8Wml page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003ePairing them with the right board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ap3jTc8Wml     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 96mm king on a 43mm base wants squares in the 55mm to 60mm range. That is a little larger than the 50mm to 55mm most reproduction sets ask for, and it comes from the generous base rather than the height. Go smaller and the pieces crowd, particularly once both sides have developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is not included with these pieces. If you are buying one at the same time, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every listing, so you can match the 55mm to 60mm requirement directly rather than working it back from the overall board dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rb9xVg5Kqn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rb9xVg5Kqn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rb9xVg5Kqn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rb9xVg5Kqn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are the reason to buy this set: a 43mm base under a 96mm king is more generous than most reproductions in this bracket, and it is what lets a lightly weighted set feel planted rather than tippy. Be clear on the weight though, because 1120g across 34 pieces works out around 33g a piece, and anyone used to double or triple weighted tournament pieces will find these light. We would put them in front of a collector who wants the Reykjavik connection, or a club player who values proportion and grain over heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rb9xVg5Kqn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess 1972 Fischer Spassky Staunton chess pieces in natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1972FischerSpasskyChessPiecesinEbonized_NaturalBoxwood_10.jpg?v=1786760196\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rb9xVg5Kqn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ft4mZs1Dwh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ln6cQb3Yvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ln6cQb3Yvj\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ej8rWd2Ptk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ej8rWd2Ptk page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the natural and antique boxwood options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the light pieces change. Natural boxwood is brighter and gives more contrast across the board, while antique boxwood is finished to a warmer, aged tone. The dark pieces, the dimensions and the weight are identical in both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these pieces need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm to 60mm. That comes from the 43mm king base, which needs room to be placed cleanly without touching its neighbours. On 50mm squares this set will feel cramped once both sides have developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and are listed with their square size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors who want a set tied to a documented world championship match, and club players who prefer a lighter, well proportioned piece. If your priority is the weighted thunk of a competition set, the heavier options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-sets\" title=\"Staunton Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess sets\u003c\/a\u003e range will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I look after them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, which is what causes cracking in turned hardwood. Dust with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid furniture polish and anything solvent based, as both can lift the ebonising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nh4pRx7Vzt  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nh4pRx7Vzt { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nh4pRx7Vzt  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Nh4pRx7Vzt { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nh4pRx7Vzt  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nh4pRx7Vzt {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Cw6bKm2Jdl  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Cw6bKm2Jdl { color: #000000;  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\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96mm (3.77 inch) tall, 43mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.02 inch) tall, 41mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.79 inch) tall, 37mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66mm (2.58 inch) tall, 37mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.18 inch) tall, 37mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm (1.95 inch) tall, 31mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood or antique boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1120g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm to 60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebonised boxwood and your chosen light finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Natural boxwood","offer_id":54168572330352,"sku":"CB-R0301B","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique boxwood","offer_id":54168572363120,"sku":"CB-R0301","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1972FischerSpasskyChessPiecesinEbonized_NaturalBoxwood_16.jpg?v=1786760196"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1930s-leningrad-schoolboy-106mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1930s Leningrad Schoolboy 106mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vk4mTz7Bqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vk4mTz7Bqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vk4mTz7Bqr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1930s Leningrad Schoolboy 106mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vk4mTz7Bqr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are Soviet chess pieces in the plainest and most useful sense of the phrase. The Leningrad Schoolboy pattern was turned for classrooms and clubs rather than for display cabinets, and the reproduction keeps that character: tall, legible, and stripped of ornament. If you want a set with a story behind the shape, this is one of the more interesting entries in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is hand turned from solid timber. Choose sheesham, a dense Indian rosewood with visible figure and a warm red brown tone, or ebonised boxwood, dyed to a deep even black that reads almost flat under lamplight. Both options play against natural boxwood, so the contrast across the board is strong either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king stands 106mm on a 40mm base, with 34 chessmen in the set including two spare queens. That is a full playing roster with room to promote twice without borrowing a rook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vk4mTz7Bqr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham and boxwood Leningrad Schoolboy Soviet chessmen arranged for play\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_ef9b2345-7519-49e1-a7c7-2fb334016e0e.jpg?v=1786770145\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vk4mTz7Bqr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Nr8pLd3Hsm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Nr8pLd3Hsm\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Nr8pLd3Hsm page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Nr8pLd3Hsm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106mm king on a 40mm base, sized for boards with 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 chessmen supplied, including two spare queens, one per colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of sheesham or ebonised boxwood, both played against natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand turned from solid timber in the 1930s Soviet schools pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Nr8pLd3Hsm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1530 grams across the full set, a light to moderate playing weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnadorned utilitarian profile, distinct at a glance without carved ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight at 86mm and pawn at 59mm for clear separation down the ranks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as pieces only, so you can pair them with a board you already own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cj6wRx2Fnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cj6wRx2Fnt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cj6wRx2Fnt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Leningrad Schoolboy pieces compare to other reproduction sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cj6wRx2Fnt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproduction sets chase the great tournament patterns, with heavy bases, deep knight carving and a good deal of ornament. The Leningrad Schoolboy went the other way. It was made to be cheap to produce, quick to identify and hard to break, and the reproduction is faithful to that brief rather than dressing it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you get is a piece that reads clearly from a standing position and takes up presence on the board through height rather than bulk. Next to a carved Staunton reproduction it looks austere. Next to a modern club set it looks considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits in the middle of our range, more affordable than the ebony reproductions and a clear step up from a moulded club set. If you want to see how the timbers behave across other patterns, browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cj6wRx2Fnt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised boxwood Leningrad Schoolboy chessmen in the Soviet minimalist pattern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/17_582f3102-e440-472d-b598-55f686f4c077.jpg?v=1786770145\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Cj6wRx2Fnt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ps3bKq9Dvl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ps3bKq9Dvl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA playing feel built on height, not ballast\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ps3bKq9Dvl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full set runs to 1530 grams across 34 pieces, which averages out to a light to moderate piece rather than a heavily ballasted one. In practice that means a set you can move quickly and reset without effort, and one that travels far better than a double weighted tournament set of the same height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade off is honest and worth knowing before you order. These do not plant themselves on the square the way a lead weighted piece does, and a knocked board will scatter them. Players who like a fast, light touch tend to prefer this. Players who want the pieces to sit like anchors will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wm7tGn4Zcx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wm7tGn4Zcx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wm7tGn4Zcx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eTwo timbers that give two very different tables\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wm7tGn4Zcx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is the warmer choice. It is a dense Indian rosewood, and because it is finished rather than dyed the grain stays visible, so no two kings look quite the same. Against natural boxwood it gives a softer, more traditional contrast that suits a lighter timber board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood is the sharper choice. The dye takes the timber to a deep, even black that suppresses figure almost entirely, which is exactly what makes the silhouette read so cleanly at a distance. It is the option to pick if you want the pieces to look graphic rather than grainy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wm7tGn4Zcx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham Leningrad Schoolboy chessmen with a 40mm king base diameter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_ec0844c1-cad7-42f7-8ea3-8ce71657ab3a.jpg?v=1786770145\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wm7tGn4Zcx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Bd2fYh6Jkr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bd2fYh6Jkr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board to suit a 106mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bd2fYh6Jkr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual guide is a square roughly 1.25 to 1.3 times the king base. With a 40mm base that puts the ideal square at 50mm to 52mm, and anything up to 55mm still plays comfortably if you prefer more air around the pieces. Go below 50mm and a crowded opening position starts to feel tight, particularly once both spare queens are in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are sold on their own, so you will need a playing surface to go with them. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every board, which makes matching straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hq9sMv5Ntp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hq9sMv5Ntp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hq9sMv5Ntp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hq9sMv5Ntp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength here is the roster and the proportions: 34 chessmen with two spare queens, and a 106mm king on a 40mm base, which is a genuinely usable club size rather than a display size. The caveat is weight. At 1530 grams for the whole set these average well under what a double weighted piece of the same height would come in at, so they feel light in the hand and they will not hold a bumped board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would put these in front of someone who is drawn to the Soviet design story and wants a tall, clean, unfussy piece to play with. Anyone whose first priority is a heavily weighted tournament feel should look at the weighted sets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efull pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hq9sMv5Ntp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised Leningrad Schoolboy reproduction chessmen weighing 1530 grams in total\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/19_12118be0-010d-4f60-9eb8-398ee0e0e302.jpg?v=1786770145\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hq9sMv5Ntp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Xg5rQb8Lwd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Zt4nWc7Pmh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Zt4nWc7Pmh\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ly6dNf3Vsb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ly6dNf3Vsb page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want a tall, easily read set for regular games, and collectors interested in Soviet era chess design. The unadorned shape and the light playing weight make them a poor match for anyone after a heavily ballasted tournament set, so it is worth being clear on that before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the sheesham and ebonised options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is a dense Indian rosewood left with its grain visible, giving a warm red brown tone that varies piece to piece. Ebonised boxwood is dyed to a deep even black that hides the figure almost completely. Both are played against natural boxwood, and the dimensions and piece count are identical across the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat board size do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA square size of 50mm to 52mm is the closest match to the 40mm king base, and up to 55mm still plays well. Below 50mm the opening position gets crowded. Every board in our range lists its square size, so you can match it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a board or a storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a pieces only listing, so neither a board nor a storage box ships with it. You are buying the 34 chessmen on their own, which lets you pair them with a board and a case chosen to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for the timber?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, both of which dry the timber and can lead to cracking over time. Dust with a dry soft cloth. Avoid water and household cleaners, and if the pieces look dull after a few years a light wax will bring the finish back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre there other reproduction patterns available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Leningrad Schoolboy is one of several historical patterns we carry, and the others range from tournament reproductions to earlier club designs. You can see the full selection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vk4mTz7Bqr  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vk4mTz7Bqr { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vk4mTz7Bqr  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Vk4mTz7Bqr { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vk4mTz7Bqr  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vk4mTz7Bqr {\n    margin-bottom: 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base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height and base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86mm high, 35mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height and base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86mm high, 35mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height and base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65mm high, 35mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height and base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59mm high, 32mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chessmen, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1530 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand turned solid timber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in your chosen dark timber and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour, for 34 chessmen in total\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54170201817456,"sku":"CB-ICC-021","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54170203586928,"sku":"CB-ICC-022","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/wooden_chess_pieces_234.jpg?v=1786770145"},{"product_id":"reproduction-french-lardy-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction French Lardy 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv7mBc4Rtd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv7mBc4Rtd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv7mBc4Rtd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction French Lardy 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv7mBc4Rtd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction French Lardy is the pattern most club players picture when they think of a wooden chess set. Turned to a 95mm king and double weighted throughout, these pieces are built for regular play rather than a shelf. They sit at the accessible end of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e, which makes them a sensible first hardwood set or a practical spare set for a club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern dates to the French Lardy workshops of the mid twentieth century, and the reproduction keeps the details that made it popular. The king wears a low, rounded crown. The knight has a short muzzle and an alert set to the head. The bishop carries a single clean notch. Nothing is oversized or fussy, and the shapes read clearly from the far side of a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree timbers are offered on this listing. Ebonised boxwood gives the near black contrast of a tournament set, sheesham carries the reddish brown figure of Indian rosewood, and Indian rosewood itself is the densest and darkest of the three. All three are paired with light pieces turned from natural boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv7mBc4Rtd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised boxwood French Lardy chess pieces with a 95mm king and 38mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/french_lardy_exclusive_chess_pieces_3.jpg?v=1786770148\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kv7mBc4Rtd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ns3pHl6Wqe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ns3pHl6Wqe\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ns3pHl6Wqe page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ns3pHl6Wqe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.75 inch) king on a 38mm base, sized for boards with 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble weighted throughout, around 1200g across the full roster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces in total, including one spare queen per colour for promotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood for near black contrast, sheesham for open rosewood grain, or Indian rosewood for the deepest figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ns3pHl6Wqe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight pieces turned from natural boxwood on all three material options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 81mm and knight at 69mm, holding a clear hierarchy down the ranks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaithful to the mid century French Lardy pattern and its low, rounded crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as pieces only, so the board stays a separate decision to suit your table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dt9rFj2Mxk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dt9rFj2Mxk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dt9rFj2Mxk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow these French Lardy pieces compare to other wood chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dt9rFj2Mxk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost hardwood pieces at the accessible end of the market cut one of two corners. Either the weighting is left out, which produces a set that skates across the board, or the carving is simplified until the knight loses its character. This reproduction does neither. The full roster runs to roughly 1200g of double weighted timber, and the knight keeps the carved detail the original pattern is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you give up against the sets above it in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e is timber rarity and finish depth. Ebony, bud rosewood and hand polished finishes cost more because the material and the labour cost more. The French Lardy reproduction is a working set, built to be used rather than admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dt9rFj2Mxk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham wood and boxwood French Lardy chess pieces, 34 pieces with two spare queens\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/aaaa.jpg?v=1786770148\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dt9rFj2Mxk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Pb4sGn7Zvh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pb4sGn7Zvh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThree timbers, three very different boards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pb4sGn7Zvh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood is boxwood dyed through to a deep near black. Because it is dyed rather than naturally black, the grain of the boxwood still shows under the finish, which is a detail collectors either enjoy or do not. Against natural boxwood it gives the strongest contrast of the three options, and it looks the way a tournament set is expected to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham, botanically Dalbergia sissoo, is a true Indian rosewood. It runs from golden brown through to a deeper chocolate with visible streaking, and no two sets are marked identically. On a mid toned timber board the contrast is softer than ebonised, which some players prefer over a long session under bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) is the third option and the densest of the three. It is darker and more closely figured than sheesham without going to the flat black of the ebonised set, and at roughly 1250 grams it is marginally the heaviest. It sits between the other two in both contrast and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rc6uKm1Ywl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rc6uKm1Ywl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rc6uKm1Ywl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWeighting you notice the moment you move a piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rc6uKm1Ywl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble weighting is the single feature that separates a set you enjoy playing with from one you tolerate. The full roster comes in at around 1200g, with the mass carried low in the base, so a piece settles rather than rocks when it lands on a square. In a blitz finish that matters. An unweighted king topples when a hand brushes past it, and a weighted one stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight is added by hand during manufacture, so the maker quotes a tolerance of plus or minus 10 percent on the finished roster. Within a single set the pieces are matched to each other, so this is not something you feel in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rc6uKm1Ywl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted ebonised boxwood chess pieces in the reproduction French Lardy pattern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/french_lardy_exclusive_chess_pieces_19.jpg?v=1786770148\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rc6uKm1Ywl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ax2eLp8Vnb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ax2eLp8Vnb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 95mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ax2eLp8Vnb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 95mm king standing on a 38mm base, these pieces want playing squares between 50mm and 55mm. That gives roughly the proportion tournament play calls for, with the king base occupying about three quarters of the square and a full rank sitting comfortably without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 50mm the board looks congested once both sides are developed. Over 55mm the pieces begin to look lost on the surface. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every board, so check that figure before you order. These pieces are sold on their own, so the board is a separate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hm5jTd3Qsr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hm5jTd3Qsr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hm5jTd3Qsr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hm5jTd3Qsr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction French Lardy earns its place at the accessible end of the range because the 95mm king and roughly 1200g of double weighting are club specifications, not decorative ones. The honest caveat is tolerance: the weighting is added by hand and the maker states the finished roster can vary by plus or minus 10 percent, so two sets bought a year apart will not weigh the same. These suit a first hardwood set, a club that needs several matching sets, or a gift for someone stepping up from plastic, rather than a collector comparing pieces across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range for repeatable consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hm5jTd3Qsr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham French Lardy chess pieces suited to 50mm and 55mm playing squares\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_3717_2.jpg?v=1786770148\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hm5jTd3Qsr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ug8fCw9Nba\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Wq1nDs5Jkt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Wq1nDs5Jkt\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Yj7bMr2Xpc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Yj7bMr2Xpc page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these chess pieces best suited for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub players, improving juniors and anyone buying their first hardwood set. The 95mm king and double weighting are what a serious player expects, and the accessible position in our range makes them an easy gift for someone who has outgrown a plastic set. Collectors chasing rare timbers will want to look further up the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the three material options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised is boxwood dyed to a deep near black, so it gives the sharper contrast against the natural boxwood light pieces and reads as a classic tournament set. Sheesham is a true Indian rosewood with visible reddish brown streaking, so each set is marked slightly differently and the contrast is softer. Indian rosewood is denser and more closely figured than sheesham, darker without being black, and marginally the heaviest at around 1250 grams. All three share the same pattern and dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these pieces need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards with playing squares between 50mm and 55mm. The 38mm king base then covers roughly three quarters of the square, which is the proportion used in tournament play. Square size is listed on every board we stock, so check it before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for the pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe them with a dry, soft cloth and keep them out of direct sunlight and away from damp. Turned hardwood can crack if it dries out or swells quickly, so avoid storing them near a heater or in an unheated garage. No oil or polish is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do these compare to a step up in the range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next tier moves to rarer timbers such as ebony and bud rosewood, with deeper hand finishing and tighter piece to piece consistency. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/luxury-chess-pieces\" title=\"Luxury Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers that end. If the set is going to be played with several times a week rather than displayed, the French Lardy reproduction does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv7mBc4Rtd  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv7mBc4Rtd { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv7mBc4Rtd  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Kv7mBc4Rtd { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv7mBc4Rtd  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv7mBc4Rtd {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ns3pHl6Wqe  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  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\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95mm (3.75 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.52 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81mm (3.19 inches), 38mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74mm (2.91 inches), 33mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69mm (2.73 inches), 33mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56mm (2.28 inches), 33mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.92 inches), 29mm base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 pieces, being the standard 32 plus 2 extra queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1200g in ebonised and sheesham, 1250g in Indian rosewood, may vary by plus or minus 10 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood, sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo) or Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised, Sheesham, Indian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the chosen dark timber and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 pieces in total\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54170209354096,"sku":"CB-S1263","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54170211549552,"sku":"CB-S1242","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indian Rosewood","offer_id":54213647040880,"sku":"CB-S1242R","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/french_lardy_exclusive_chess_pieces_1.jpg?v=1786770148"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1961-soviet-baku-sheesham-103mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1961 Soviet Baku 103mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bk3mTn7Fqa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bk3mTn7Fqa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bk3mTn7Fqa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1961 Soviet Baku 103mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bk3mTn7Fqa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1961 Soviet Championship in Baku produced one of the most photographed piece patterns of the Soviet era, and this reproduction brings it back in three timbers. It suits the club player who wants a full sized tournament piece with genuine history behind it, and the collector who has been chasing an original for years. It sits among the more characterful lines in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark side comes in sheesham, in ebonised boxwood or in bud rosewood, all against a close grained pale boxwood light side. Dimensions are the same across the three, so the choice is purely about colour and figure. Thirty four chessmen come in at roughly 1,100g to 1,450g depending on the timber, so this is a heavily weighted complement rather than a light one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction was developed with collector Michael Ladzinski, working from the pattern that appears in tournament photography of Tal, Spassky, Karpov and Keres. The lathe work carries the markers of the original: defined collar rings, wide bases, and rooks turned without cuts in the turrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bk3mTn7Fqa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham and boxwood reproduction chess pieces from the 1961 Soviet Baku pattern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc4697_1_3nd.jpg?v=1786770147\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bk3mTn7Fqa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Cv4pRs2Hdo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Cv4pRs2Hdo\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Cv4pRs2Hdo page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Cv4pRs2Hdo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction of the 1961 Soviet Championship pattern played in Baku, developed with collector Michael Ladzinski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e103mm king with a 39mm base diameter for a commanding presence on the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree timbers on the dark side: sheesham, ebonised boxwood or bud rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 chessmen in total, including two extra queens for pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Cv4pRs2Hdo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily weighted, from around 1,100g to 1,450g depending on the timber chosen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base to protect the playing surface and quieten each move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnights carved with a divergent style on each side, faithful to the original pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits boards with 55mm squares, the standard tournament square size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dm6tLw9Kzu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dm6tLw9Kzu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dm6tLw9Kzu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the three timbers compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dm6tLw9Kzu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Soviet reproductions on the market copy the Dubrovnik or the Zagreb, which are the two patterns everyone already knows. The Baku is reproduced far less often, and that is a large part of the appeal. It reads as unmistakably Soviet at a glance without being the obvious choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is the warmest of the three, an Indian rosewood with open reddish grain that deepens as it is handled. Ebonised boxwood is the opposite: a flat even black that gives the highest contrast against the light side and reads fastest across a table. Bud rosewood sits between them, a burl figured timber with swirling darker grain where no two pieces come out alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are identical across all three, so nothing about the board requirement or the feel of the set changes with your choice. That places these among the more accessible hand turned reproductions in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e, without dropping to a machine finished standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dm6tLw9Kzu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood, 103mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiquechesspieces.jpg?v=1787442632\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dm6tLw9Kzu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Fx2jNc5Pbe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fx2jNc5Pbe page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWeight and balance that settle the game down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fx2jNc5Pbe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 1,100g to 1,450g for 34 pieces depending on the timber, this is a heavily weighted complement rather than a lightly weighted one. The practical difference shows in fast games and on any table that gets knocked. A weighted king stays where it is put, and the pieces do not skate when a hand passes across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery base is wrapped in thick green felt. That does two jobs. It keeps the timber from marking a lacquered or veneered playing surface, and it takes the click out of each move, which matters more than most buyers expect once they have played on pieces without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gp8rQd4Vlt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gp8rQd4Vlt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gp8rQd4Vlt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eLathe work worth looking at closely\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gp8rQd4Vlt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turning is where this pattern earns its reputation. Collar rings on the king and queen are cut with a definition that survives the finish, and the curves through the body of each piece run continuously rather than in steps. The rooks are turned without cuts in the turrets, which is faithful to the originals and gives the piece a solid, blunt profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knights are the exception to all that lathe work, because they are carved rather than turned. Each one has a divergent style on either side, so the head is not a mirror image of itself. It is a small thing, and it is the first detail an experienced eye looks for on any reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gp8rQd4Vlt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand turned sheesham and boxwood chess pieces, 1961 Baku reproduction, 34 chessmen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc5044_3nd.jpg?v=1786770147\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gp8rQd4Vlt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Hn5wSk3Zmy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hn5wSk3Zmy page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 103mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hn5wSk3Zmy     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are chess pieces sold on their own, so the board is a separate decision. With a 103mm king on a 39mm base, they want 55mm squares, which is the standard tournament size and the most widely stocked. On 50mm squares they will fit, but the board feels crowded once the middlegame opens up. On 57mm squares they play well and simply read a little smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful rule is that the king base should sit at around 70 to 75 percent of the square width. At 39mm on a 55mm square that works out to roughly 71 percent, which is close to ideal. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists the square size on every board, so you can match before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jt7bXf6Cru\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jt7bXf6Cru\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jt7bXf6Cru page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jt7bXf6Cru     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength here is the pattern. The Baku is documented in tournament photography from the 1961 Soviet Championship and it is reproduced far less often than the Dubrovnik, so it does something the more familiar Soviet patterns cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest caveat is the timber and the packaging. None of the three timbers is waterproof or UV resistant, so pieces left in direct sun will fade unevenly, and these ship without a board or a storage box, which means both are still to be sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would point a club player who wants one considered set to keep for the next decade at these, and send a first time buyer somewhere simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jt7bXf6Cru  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood, 103mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc6576_copy_2.jpg?v=1787442632\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jt7bXf6Cru\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Kd9vYh2Nsi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Lz4gMp8Twq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Lz4gMp8Twq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ns3kBv7Jho\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ns3kBv7Jho page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub and home players who want a full sized tournament piece with genuine Soviet design lineage, and collectors building a run of reproductions. The 103mm king is a standard competitive height, so nothing about them is display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a board included with these pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are chess pieces only. Neither a board nor a storage box is included, so you will need to pair them with a board that has 55mm squares and arrange storage separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat board square size do they need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55mm squares are the recommended match for a 103mm king with a 39mm base. Boards with 50mm squares will hold the pieces but feel tight in a crowded position, and 57mm squares give more room at the cost of the pieces looking slightly small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for these pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from damp, because none of these timbers is UV resistant or waterproof. Wipe them with a dry soft cloth. A light application of furniture wax once or twice a year keeps the timber from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do these compare with the other reproductions in the range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this listing, sheesham is the warmest and most open grained, ebonised boxwood gives the flattest black and the highest contrast, and bud rosewood is the densest with the most figure. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e groups them together so you can compare king heights and timbers side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bk3mTn7Fqa  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bk3mTn7Fqa { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bk3mTn7Fqa  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Bk3mTn7Fqa { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bk3mTn7Fqa  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  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\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e103mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e87mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e83mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e79mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham, ebonised boxwood or bud rosewood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chessmen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtra queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2, one per colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox 1,100g to 1,450g depending on timber, plus or minus 10 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weighted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54170212008304,"sku":"CB-R0360T","price":369.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54215142015344,"sku":"CB-R0360","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54215142048112,"sku":"CB-R0360-R","price":559.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sheesham_baku.jpg?v=1786770147"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1950s-botvinnik-soviet-ebonised-112mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1950s Botvinnik Soviet Ebonised 112mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bv3kMn7Tra\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bv3kMn7Tra\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bv3kMn7Tra page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1950s Botvinnik Soviet Ebonised 112mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bv3kMn7Tra     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces reproduce the Soviet tournament sets that dominated the board through the 1950s, the decade in which Mikhail Botvinnik held the world title. They suit club players who want a full size set with real presence, and collectors drawn to the plainer, more purposeful side of Staunton design. At a 112mm king they sit at the larger end of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides start from the same timber. Boxwood, Gardenia latifolia, is turned and carved, then one half is ebonised to a deep and even black while the other is left natural under a lacquer finish. The king stands 112mm on a 45mm base, and all 34 pieces together weigh 1480g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet tournament design of the period favoured function over ornament. Short knights, low collars and broad bases were chosen because they read clearly across a board and stayed upright through a long time scramble. That restraint is what this reproduction is chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bv3kMn7Tra  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Botvinnik era Soviet tournament chess pieces in ebonised and natural Gardenia latifolia boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_d12a8a63-431b-4e38-afe7-c8f6f0e15d74.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bv3kMn7Tra\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Lq6sDm4Ple\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Lq6sDm4Ple\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Lq6sDm4Ple page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Lq6sDm4Ple     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e112mm king turned and carved from boxwood, Gardenia latifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces in total, including two spare queens, one per colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45mm king base diameter for a broad, settled footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1480g across the full set, weighted in the Soviet tournament tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Lq6sDm4Ple     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbonised black and natural lacquered boxwood, both from the same timber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful reproduction of the 1950s Botvinnik era tournament pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuits boards with 57mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow collars and short knights that read clearly from across the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nt2rKb9Rso\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nt2rKb9Rso\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nt2rKb9Rso page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow these Botvinnik pieces compare to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nt2rKb9Rso     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduction sets divide roughly into two camps. One chases the ornamental English patterns of the late nineteenth century, all long collars and deeply cut knight manes. The other follows the tournament sets of the mid twentieth century, where the brief was legibility and stability rather than decoration. These sit firmly in the second camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the ebony and bud rosewood reproductions above them, these give up the natural colour of a genuinely dark timber. Ebonising is a finish, not a species, and close inspection will show grain under the black where solid ebony would show none. What you gain is even colour across all sixteen dark pieces, which ebony rarely delivers, and a considerably more accessible position in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would rather compare the period patterns side by side before deciding, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e gathers them in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nt2rKb9Rso  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1950s Soviet reproduction chess pieces weighing 1480g in total with a 45mm king base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/8_dc5f6c48-e9c3-478a-8b41-b2b12cf20ead.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nt2rKb9Rso\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Cf7mHd3Vnu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cf7mHd3Vnu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWeight and balance across a long game\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cf7mHd3Vnu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1480g total spreads across 34 pieces, which places this set in the moderately weighted band rather than at the heavily weighted tournament extreme. A 112mm king on a 45mm base carries a low centre of mass by geometry alone, so pieces stay settled when a neighbouring square is played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical effect is a set you can move quickly without disturbing the position around it. That matters far more in a club game with a clock running than it does on a display board, and it is the quality most often missed when a set is judged on looks alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pj4wGs8Zci\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pj4wGs8Zci\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pj4wGs8Zci page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCarving that rewards a second look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pj4wGs8Zci     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet pattern pieces are often described as plain, which undersells them. The knight is the tell. In place of a flowing mane it carries a short, squared crop and a heavy jaw, a shape that was easier to produce consistently in quantity and, as a consequence, unmistakable at a glance from the far side of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bishops carry a simple angled mitre cut rather than a deep slot, and the rooks are straight sided with shallow crenellations. Every choice serves the same end, which is a piece you identify instantly and never have to look at twice. Alongside the more decorative options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the restraint reads as deliberate rather than sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pj4wGs8Zci  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised boxwood Staunton pattern chess pieces from the Botvinnik tournament era\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/12_4dd85e50-42f6-4827-9ff8-81934fcebcbc.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Pj4wGs8Zci\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Rm9dFk5Bto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rm9dFk5Bto page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board to suit a 112mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rm9dFk5Bto     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sold as pieces only. The standard sizing guide puts the square at roughly 1.25 to 1.3 times the king base diameter, so a 45mm base wants squares of about 57mm to 60mm. On that spacing a full opening position still leaves visible timber between neighbouring pieces and the board never looks crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo much below 55mm and the pieces will jostle in the centre files. Go beyond 60mm and the set begins to look lost on the surface. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every product, so you can match the spacing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sb5nYr2Mha\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sb5nYr2Mha\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sb5nYr2Mha page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sb5nYr2Mha     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specification here is honest about what it is. Boxwood on both sides, ebonised on one, a 112mm king on a 45mm base, and 1480g across 34 pieces, which puts the balance in the moderate band rather than at the heavily weighted end some club players prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caveat is the finish. Ebonised boxwood shows grain under the black, so anyone expecting the dead flat surface of genuine ebony should look further up the range. For a player who wants a full size Soviet tournament pattern with two spare queens included, this is a sensible place to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sb5nYr2Mha  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Minimalist Soviet design chess pieces in ebonised boxwood with a 4.4 inch king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/19_9e116175-0315-48d9-8fbf-e6d938799710.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sb5nYr2Mha\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Tk1cWp6Ned\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Vd8gLn3Hku\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Vd8gLn3Hku\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ws3bQt7Fma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ws3bQt7Fma page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these chess pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub players who want a full size set for regular play, and collectors interested in mid twentieth century Soviet tournament design. The 112mm king sits at the larger end of standard tournament sizing, so the set also holds its own on a sideboard between games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a pieces only listing, and a storage box is not included either. The pieces suit any board carrying 57mm to 60mm squares, so most full size tournament boards will take them without adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does ebonised boxwood actually mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth colours are turned from the same timber, boxwood, and one half is then stained black through a process called ebonising. It is not ebony. The advantage is even colour across all sixteen dark pieces, and the trade off is that faint grain remains visible under the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should the pieces be cared for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, since dry heat is what causes turned hardwood to crack. Wipe with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid furniture polish and any solvent based cleaner, both of which will lift the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do these compare to the other Staunton sets in the range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are plainer by design. The Soviet pattern trims the collars and shortens the knight where a nineteenth century English pattern elaborates both. If you prefer the more ornate carving, the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers both traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre two spare queens really included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The set runs to 34 pieces, which is the standard 32 plus one extra queen per colour. That means you can promote a pawn without turning a captured rook upside down to stand in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bv3kMn7Tra  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bv3kMn7Tra { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bv3kMn7Tra  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Bv3kMn7Tra { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bv3kMn7Tra  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bv3kMn7Tra {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Lq6sDm4Ple  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Lq6sDm4Ple { color: #000000;  text-align: center; 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This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54170215874928,"sku":"CB-ICC-018","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/black_latest_chess_pieces.jpg?v=1786770167"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1935-warsaw-capablanca-simultaneous-ebony-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1935 Warsaw Capablanca Simultaneous Ebony 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv7mBr4Tsn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv7mBr4Tsn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv7mBr4Tsn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1935 Warsaw Capablanca Simultaneous Ebony 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv7mBr4Tsn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reproduction 1935 Warsaw Capablanca Simultaneous chess pieces bring one of the more particular moments in chess history onto your own board. Jose Raul Capablanca gave his Warsaw simultaneous exhibition in 1935, and this set reproduces the chessmen used on that occasion. It is a set for players who like their history close at hand, and for collectors who want a design with a documented story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are turned from Ceylon ebony and the light pieces from natural boxwood, so the contrast comes from the timber itself rather than a dye or a stain. The king stands 96mm on a 41mm base, and the full complement runs to 34 chessmen. Total set weight is 1814 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sit at the upper end of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the other historical patterns we stock. Pieces are sold on their own here, so the playing surface is chosen separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv7mBr4Tsn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebony Capablanca reproduction chessmen with a 96mm king and 41mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img9935_copy.jpg?v=1786772585\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kv7mBr4Tsn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Wp3dNq8Lhe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Wp3dNq8Lhe\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Wp3dNq8Lhe page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Wp3dNq8Lhe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand carved in Ceylon ebony and natural boxwood for tonal contrast drawn from the timber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96mm king on a 41mm base, following the proportions of the original 1935 pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 chessmen supplied, including two extra queens, one per colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal set weight of 1814 grams, a little over 50 grams per piece on average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Wp3dNq8Lhe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt bases for quiet, smooth movement across the squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduces the set used at Capablanca's 1935 Warsaw simultaneous exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized for boards with 55mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with chess collector Michael Ladzinski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zt6bRk2Mfa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zt6bRk2Mfa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zt6bRk2Mfa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1935 Warsaw Capablanca pieces compare to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zt6bRk2Mfa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost historical reproductions on the market are made in ebonised boxwood, where a dark stain stands in for the real timber. This set uses genuine Ceylon ebony for the dark side, which is why the grain reads differently under raking light and why the pieces carry the mass they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against a modern tournament Staunton, the differences are in proportion rather than function. The 96mm king and 41mm base follow the pattern of the period rather than current competition specification, so the pieces stand a little more upright and a little narrower at the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf genuine hardwood matters more to you than this particular historical pattern, the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range covers the same construction standard across a wider spread of designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zt6bRk2Mfa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved boxwood and ebony Staunton chessmen from the 1935 Warsaw Capablanca reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img9930_copy.jpg?v=1786772585\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zt6bRk2Mfa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ch9sVn5Jdo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ch9sVn5Jdo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCarving that holds up to close inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ch9sVn5Jdo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is turned and finished by hand, and the knights are where that shows most clearly. Manes and muzzles are cut individually, so no two knights across the four are identical. That variation is a mark of hand work rather than a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBases carry thick green felt. It protects the playing surface underneath and lets a piece settle into a square quietly instead of knocking down onto it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ny4gTw7Bpi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ny4gTw7Bpi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ny4gTw7Bpi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA set that reads well across the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ny4gTw7Bpi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 34 piece roster includes two extra queens, one in ebony and one in boxwood, so a promotion does not mean turning a rook upside down. On a set bought partly for display, it also means both queens can stand alongside their kings when the pieces are not in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1814 grams for the full complement, the set averages a little over 50 grams per piece. That is enough mass for the pieces to sit steadily rather than skate when the table is knocked, without becoming tiring to move through a long game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ny4gTw7Bpi  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Capablanca simultaneous exhibition reproduction chess pieces turned in Ceylon ebony\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img9995_copy.jpg?v=1786772585\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ny4gTw7Bpi\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ls2kFd6Wmu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ls2kFd6Wmu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a playing surface for these pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ls2kFd6Wmu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 96mm king on a 41mm base wants squares between 55mm and 60mm. That gives each base room to sit without crowding its neighbours, and it is the range the maker specifies for this pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything under 50mm will feel congested once the middle game opens up and pieces start doubling on files. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every product, so matching the two is straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ax8vHt3Rcl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ax8vHt3Rcl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ax8vHt3Rcl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ax8vHt3Rcl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe genuine Ceylon ebony is the reason to choose this set over an ebonised reproduction, and at 96mm on a 41mm base the proportions stay honest to the 1935 pattern rather than being adjusted towards modern tournament specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe caveat is that this is a pieces only listing. There is no board and no storage box, so both need budgeting for separately, and the 55mm to 60mm square requirement rules out a good number of smaller boards already in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits collectors and players who want documented history on the table. It suits anyone after a ready to play package out of a single carton rather less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ax8vHt3Rcl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess Capablanca 1935 reproduction chessmen, 34 pieces in ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img9971_copy.jpg?v=1786772585\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ax8vHt3Rcl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Do5nGb9Zqe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ju1rPc4Nkt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ju1rPc4Nkt\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Em7wSl2Yvg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Em7wSl2Yvg page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board included with these pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a pieces only listing, and neither a board nor a storage box is included. You will need to choose a board with 55mm to 60mm squares separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of historical reproductions, and players who want a set with real provenance behind it. They also work as a display set, since the two extra queens let both sides stand complete when the pieces are not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between genuine ebony and ebonised boxwood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood is boxwood that has been dyed black, so the grain of the lighter timber underneath still shows through. Genuine ebony, used here for the dark side, is naturally dark right through the piece. You can compare both across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for the pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe them with a dry, soft cloth and keep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Turned timber responds badly to sudden swings in humidity, so a stable indoor spot is best. Do not use household cleaners or water on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are there 34 pieces rather than 32?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes two extra queens, one in ebony and one in boxwood, in addition to the standard 32 chessmen. 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width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 mm (3.8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41 mm (1.6 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85 mm (3.3 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39 mm (1.5 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e79 mm (3.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 mm (1.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71 mm (2.8 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37 mm (1.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58 mm (2.3 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37 mm (1.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53 mm (2.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 mm (1.4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chessmen, including two extra queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeylon ebony (Diospyros ebenum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1814 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 mm to 60 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in Ceylon ebony and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54171160183152,"sku":"CB-AS255","price":709.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/capablancachesspieces.jpg?v=1786772585"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1950-dubrovnik-bobby-fischer-94mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer 94mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv7mDr4Xta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv7mDr4Xta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv7mDr4Xta page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer 94mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv7mDr4Xta     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1950 Dubrovnik pattern is one of the few Staunton derivatives that players recognise on sight, and it earned that recognition through use rather than ornament. This reproduction carries the full 34 piece roster on a 94mm king, offered in six timber pairings so you can pick the contrast that suits your board. It sits among the more considered options in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is turned and carved by hand from solid timber. The knight is short and alert rather than elongated, the rook sits low and broad, and the bishop mitre is cut shallow. Those are marks of the original Dubrovnik carving rather than later reinterpretations, and grain and figure vary from piece to piece because the timber is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the six options are ebonised, and they are not the same set. Ebonised Antiqued pairs ebonised dark pieces with antiqued boxwood mellowed to a warm, aged tone. Plain Ebonised pairs the same dark pieces with natural boxwood for a crisper, higher contrast board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv7mDr4Xta  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Antiqued boxwood and ebonised Dubrovnik chessmen in the 1950 tournament pattern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc4653_copy_3nd.jpg?v=1786772602\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kv7mDr4Xta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Bn3sLp6Qwe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Bn3sLp6Qwe\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Bn3sLp6Qwe page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Bn3sLp6Qwe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94mm (3.70 inch) king on a 39mm base, a full tournament scale presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix material choices: Ebonised Antiqued, Ebonised, Sheesham, Bud Rosewood, Lacquered Burnt Boxwood and Stained Crimson Boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces in every option, including two spare queens, one per colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful reproduction of the 1950 Dubrovnik pattern associated with Bobby Fischer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Bn3sLp6Qwe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand weighted pieces that settle on placement instead of skidding across the board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits boards with squares from 50mm to 60mm, with around 55mm the comfortable middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand turned and hand carved solid timber, so grain and figure vary piece to piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, alert knight and a low, broad rook true to the original Dubrovnik carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ht9cRm2Fjo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ht9cRm2Fjo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ht9cRm2Fjo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow these Dubrovnik pieces compare to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ht9cRm2Fjo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions of mid century tournament sets are judged on two things: whether the proportions are right, and whether the timber is worth the carving. The Dubrovnik pattern is unforgiving on the first count, because the silhouette is distinctive enough that small errors in knight height or rook width read immediately as wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sit in the upper middle of the range. Hand carving and solid timber put them above pressed or machine finished reproductions, while the boxwood pairings keep them more accessible than the ebony sets above them. If you are weighing alternatives, the rest of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e are worth comparing on king height and base diameter as well as timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six material options mean the decision is not only about budget. Sheesham, bud rosewood, lacquered burnt boxwood and stained crimson read warm under lamp light, while the two ebonised options give the flat, dark contrast most tournament players prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ht9cRm2Fjo  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Crisp ebonised and natural boxwood Dubrovnik pieces on a 94mm king scale\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dubrovnik_chess_pieces_ebony_wood_12__1.jpg?v=1786772602\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ht9cRm2Fjo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Zp4kNb8Vsu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zp4kNb8Vsu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing between the six materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zp4kNb8Vsu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised Antiqued is the softest of the six. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood and the light pieces are antiqued boxwood, finished to look mellowed and handled rather than new. If you want a set that reads as though it has already had a life, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised is the crisper pairing. The same ebonised dark pieces sit against natural boxwood, pale and even, so contrast across the board is higher and the set looks newer. It suits players who want clarity at a glance more than atmosphere. The two are easy to confuse by name and look quite different in person, so it is worth deciding which effect you are after before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham gives a mid brown dark side with visible open grain against natural boxwood, so the two colours sit closer together and the whole board reads warmer. Bud rosewood is the deepest and most figured of the timbers, and it is also the heaviest of the six sets at roughly 1670 grams against 1210 grams for the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStained crimson boxwood is the outlier and the reason some people buy this set at all. The boxwood is dyed through to a deep red rather than to black or brown, so the board reads as red against cream instead of dark against pale. It weighs the same 1210 grams as the ebonised and sheesham options and shares every dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacquered burnt boxwood is the least conventional of the browns. The dark pieces are boxwood darkened by controlled heat rather than by stain, then lacquered, which leaves a deep warm brown black with some grain still visible. Against natural boxwood it sits between the flat ebonised finishes and the openly grained sheesham, and it weighs the same 1210 grams as those two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cw6gTj5Mhl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cw6gTj5Mhl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cw6gTj5Mhl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCompatible boards and square sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cw6gTj5Mhl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 94mm king on a 39mm base wants squares between 50mm and 60mm. At 50mm the board looks full and the pieces sit close, which suits display and casual games. Between 55mm and 57mm the spacing is comfortable for serious play, and that is where most club players settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo below 50mm and the bases crowd, which makes captures fiddly and photographs poorly. Every board in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour chess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists its square size, so you can match before you commit. These pieces are sold on their own, so the board is a separate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cw6gTj5Mhl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham Dubrovnik chessmen, warm grain against pale boxwood, 94mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/DSC4533copy.jpg?v=1786772604\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Cw6gTj5Mhl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ry2dGx7Pnk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ry2dGx7Pnk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eCarving and weight you notice in play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ry2dGx7Pnk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are hand weighted, so they settle when you place them rather than sliding on. A full set in the ebonised, antiqued, sheesham, lacquered burnt boxwood or stained crimson options runs to about 1210 grams, and the bud rosewood set to about 1670 grams. Total weight varies by roughly ten percent between sets because the weighting is done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo spare queens are included, one per colour, which matters more than it sounds. Promoting with a proper queen instead of an upturned rook keeps a position readable, and it is the detail most standard sets leave out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jf8bWq3Ldi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jf8bWq3Ldi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jf8bWq3Ldi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jf8bWq3Ldi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are the real strength here. A 94mm king on a 39mm base with a short, alert knight and a low rook is the Dubrovnik silhouette done properly, and that is where most reproductions fall down. The caveat is that these are hand turned and hand weighted, so grain, figure and total set weight vary by around ten percent and no two sets of the same option are identical, which suits a player or collector who wants character in a working tournament set rather than a buyer expecting machine uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jf8bWq3Ldi  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood Dubrovnik chess pieces with deep figure and boxwood counterparts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dubrovnik_chess_pieces_budrosewood_17.jpg?v=1786772602\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jf8bWq3Ldi\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Xs5tYh9Bcr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Mg7pVn4Ktz\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Mg7pVn4Ktz\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Dq3wFs6Nby\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Dq3wFs6Nby page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these Dubrovnik pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub and tournament players who want a set they can use every week, and collectors who care about pattern accuracy. The 94mm king and the full 34 piece roster make them practical for real games rather than display only. They also work well as a gift, because the pattern carries a story with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Ebonised Antiqued and Ebonised?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share the same ebonised dark pieces, so the difference is entirely on the light side. Ebonised Antiqued uses antiqued boxwood, mellowed to a warm, aged tone. Plain Ebonised uses natural boxwood, pale and even, which gives a higher contrast, newer looking board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich board square size do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares between 50mm and 60mm suit a 94mm king, and around 55mm is the most comfortable for serious play. Below 50mm the bases begin to crowd each other. Check the square size listed on any board before pairing it with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a board or a storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a pieces only listing, so neither a chess board nor a storage box ships with it. Both need to be sourced separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for solid timber chess pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, since both dry the timber and can lead to cracking. Wipe them with a dry, soft cloth and avoid household cleaners and water. Storing them somewhere with stable humidity is the single most useful habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Dubrovnik pattern relate to a standard Staunton set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dubrovnik pattern is a Staunton derivative with a distinctly short knight, a low rook and a shallow bishop mitre. If you prefer the more familiar silhouette, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Staunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e are the closer match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv7mDr4Xta  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv7mDr4Xta { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv7mDr4Xta  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Kv7mDr4Xta { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv7mDr4Xta  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv7mDr4Xta {\n    margin-bottom: 10px; 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approximately 1670 g for Bud Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 mm to 60 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1950 Dubrovnik reproduction, version 3.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces in the material option selected\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebonised Antiqued","offer_id":54171160641904,"sku":"CB-AS214-B","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54171164180848,"sku":"CB-AS214-SE","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54171164213616,"sku":"CB-AS214-T","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54171164246384,"sku":"CB-AS214-R","price":559.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lacquered Burnt Boxwood","offer_id":54213022220656,"sku":"CB-AS214-N","price":409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stained Crimson Boxwood","offer_id":54213646975344,"sku":"CB-AS214-C","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc4600_copy_3nd.jpg?v=1786772602"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1959-russian-zagreb-staunton-99mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton 99mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zg7mKr4Vhs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zg7mKr4Vhs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zg7mKr4Vhs page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1959 Russian Zagreb Staunton 99mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zg7mKr4Vhs     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are for the player who would rather have a piece of chess history on the board than behind glass. The Zagreb 1959 pattern is one of the most recognisable Staunton designs ever made, and this reproduction brings it back at full tournament scale. It sits alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e for anyone who wants character without moving to a display only set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces come in your choice of sheesham, Indian rosewood or burnt boxwood, all paired with natural boxwood for the light side. A 99mm king stands on a 42mm base, and the full roster runs to 34 chessmen with two spare queens included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is turned and hand finished, so the grain reads differently from one to the next. That is the nature of solid hardwood, and it is part of why the set holds up to close inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zg7mKr4Vhs  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Zagreb 1959 Staunton chess pieces in sheesham with a weighted 99mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_9516c589-3b86-41c0-ad01-c27be2c6cb15.jpg?v=1786772629\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zg7mKr4Vhs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Nb3pQt6Wdl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Nb3pQt6Wdl\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Nb3pQt6Wdl page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Nb3pQt6Wdl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99mm king on a 42mm base, full tournament scale for serious play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of sheesham, Indian rosewood or burnt boxwood for the dark pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaithful reproduction of the Zagreb 1959 Candidates pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 chessmen supplied, including two spare queens, one per colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Nb3pQt6Wdl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZagreb pattern knight, the most recognisable piece in the design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits boards with squares between 50mm and 60mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 1,000g to 1,150g across the set depending on finish, a moderate and even weighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned and hand finished hardwood with the grain left visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hm5cRj8Ptv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hm5cRj8Ptv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hm5cRj8Ptv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Zagreb 1959 reproduction compares to other Staunton chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hm5cRj8Ptv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Staunton sets sold today follow the modern club pattern: tall, slim, heavily weighted and built for speed. The Zagreb 1959 pattern works to different proportions. The bodies are broader, the bishops and rooks sit lower, and the king carries a wide base relative to its height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range, this reproduction lands in the middle. It is more considered than an entry level club set and more accessible than the genuine ebony reproductions above it, without asking for antique provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are buying is the design, carefully copied, in good solid timber. Collectors who care about the pattern rather than the pedigree tend to land here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hm5cRj8Ptv  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Indian rosewood Zagreb 1959 Staunton chessmen with a 42mm king base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/russian_chess_rosewood_copy.jpg?v=1786772628\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hm5cRj8Ptv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Kd2sLv9Bnr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kd2sLv9Bnr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhere the Zagreb 1959 pattern comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kd2sLv9Bnr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1959 Candidates Tournament ran across Bled, Zagreb and Belgrade, and decided who would challenge Mikhail Botvinnik for the world title. Mikhail Tal won it ahead of Paul Keres, then took the championship itself the following year. A sixteen year old Bobby Fischer played the full event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set used at the board became known simply as the Zagreb 1959. It has been reproduced many times since, and the pattern is now a standard reference point for anyone collecting mid century Staunton designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ts6nDw4Mgc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ts6nDw4Mgc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ts6nDw4Mgc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThree finishes, three different characters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ts6nDw4Mgc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is the lightest of the three dark options. It runs a warm reddish brown with open, visible grain and frequently carries streaks of darker figure, so a sheesham set reads clearly as timber from across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian rosewood is denser and darker, closer to deep chocolate, with a tighter grain. Burnt boxwood is different again: the dark side is scorched rather than stained, so the blackening follows the grain unevenly and no two pieces come out the same. All three use natural boxwood for the light pieces, so the contrast is mildest on the sheesham and strongest on the burnt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ts6nDw4Mgc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham and boxwood Zagreb Staunton chessmen in the 1959 Russian pattern\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_554028d3-34d9-4335-a053-62b8634ba1e4.jpg?v=1786772629\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ts6nDw4Mgc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Fp9jGx3Ykm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fp9jGx3Ykm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board to suit a 99mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fp9jGx3Ykm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 99mm king on a 42mm base wants squares between 50mm and 60mm. At the lower end the position feels tight but stays playable, and around 55mm the pieces have room to breathe without looking stranded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything under 50mm will crowd the board once the position opens up and pieces start trading. If you are pairing these with a new surface, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists the square size on every product so you can match it before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rv4tCh7Nqb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rv4tCh7Nqb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rv4tCh7Nqb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rv4tCh7Nqb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specification that matters here is the 42mm base beneath a 99mm king, a ratio of roughly 0.42 that is broader than most modern club patterns and gives the Zagreb silhouette its planted look on the board. The honest caveat is fill: about 1,000g to 1,150g across 34 pieces averages near 32 grams a piece, which is moderate rather than heavy, so anyone coming from a heavily weighted tournament set will notice the difference the first time they move a rook. These suit collectors and home players who want the 1959 design in solid timber, and suit club players chasing maximum heft on a fast clock rather less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rv4tCh7Nqb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rosewood and boxwood Zagreb 1959 Staunton chess pieces, 34 piece roster\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc3979_3nd.jpg?v=1786772628\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rv4tCh7Nqb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Xw8dJm2Fzp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Cy3rBn5Hkt\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Cy3rBn5Hkt\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ln7gVs6Dwj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ln7gVs6Dwj page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho are these chess pieces best suited to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors of mid century Staunton designs, and home players who want a set with genuine history behind the shape. The 99mm king is full tournament scale, so these play properly rather than sitting purely as display. Club players chasing maximum weight on a fast clock may prefer a heavier modern pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the three finishes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is a warm reddish brown with open, visible grain. Indian rosewood is denser and noticeably darker, closer to chocolate, which gives a stronger contrast against the natural boxwood light pieces. Burnt boxwood is scorched rather than stained, so each piece carries its own pattern of darkening and no two match. All three share identical dimensions and piece count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board included with these pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a pieces only listing, and neither a board nor a storage box is supplied. You can browse compatible surfaces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e, where every listing states its square size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I care for solid hardwood chess pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heaters, since both dry the timber and can lead to cracking over time. Wipe with a dry or barely damp soft cloth. A light wax once or twice a year keeps the finish even across the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are there 34 pieces rather than 32?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes two spare queens, one per colour, so a pawn can be promoted without borrowing a piece from elsewhere on the board. That is standard on reproduction sets of this calibre. 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}\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99 mm (3.89 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 mm (1.65 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82 mm, base 39 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78 mm, base 35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70 mm, base 35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56 mm, base 35 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51 mm, base 30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chessmen, including 2 spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark piece material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham, Indian rosewood or burnt boxwood, by variant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight piece material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1,000g to 1,150g depending on finish, plus or minus 10 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 mm to 60 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction of the Zagreb 1959 Staunton pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54171170308464,"sku":"CB-S1236-A","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":54171173355888,"sku":"CB-S1240-A","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burnt Boxwood","offer_id":54215163937136,"sku":"CB-R0306","price":379.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1_184dec30-54e5-4bc9-b06f-2b2b1bdafe1f.jpg?v=1786772628"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1860-anderssen-drop-jaw-staunton-ebony-antiqued-boxwood-115mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1860 Anderssen Drop Jaw Staunton Ebony \u0026 Antiqued Boxwood 115mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kd7mVr4Xps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kd7mVr4Xps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kd7mVr4Xps page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1860 Anderssen Drop Jaw Staunton Ebony \u0026amp; Antiqued Boxwood 115mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kd7mVr4Xps     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1860 Anderssen drop jaw Staunton is one of the harder patterns to find in playable condition, and originals in good order change hands for thousands. This reproduction puts the design back on a board you can actually use, carved in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood with a 115mm king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat marks the pattern out is the knight. The drop jaw carving sits in the same family as the 1852 Harrwitz knights, with an open mouth and a heavy brow that reads clearly from across the table. The bishops carry a vertical mitre, and every piece stands on a wide base that keeps the set stable under a sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sit at the top of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/luxury-chess-pieces\" title=\"Luxury Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e. They are a set for someone who wants the Staunton lineage on display and is willing to give it a board built to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kd7mVr4Xps  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1860 Anderssen drop jaw Staunton chess pieces in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_5552_copy.jpg?v=1787347616\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kd7mVr4Xps\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ln3bQt8Zwe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ln3bQt8Zwe\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ln3bQt8Zwe page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ln3bQt8Zwe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm (4.52 inch) king on a 48mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony on the dark side, antiqued boxwood on the light side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily weighted with lead to 2,000g across the set, around 59g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop jaw knights carved in the same family as the 1852 Harrwitz pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ln3bQt8Zwe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing side stamping on the rooks and knights of both colours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt bases that protect a timber board and quieten each move\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour step colour and rotational polishing for a uniform antique tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hj5cWy2Nkr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hj5cWy2Nkr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hj5cWy2Nkr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1860 Anderssen pieces compare to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hj5cWy2Nkr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproductions of antique Staunton patterns tend to compromise in one of two places. Some keep the silhouette and shrink the bases to save timber, which leaves the pieces looking correct in a photograph and feeling wrong in the hand. Others carve well but weight lightly, so the set photographs better than it plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one holds its proportions. A 48mm base under a 115mm king is generous, and the set is weighted with lead to 2,000g across 34 pieces. That combination is what keeps a tall king planted rather than top heavy, and it is the reason the pattern survives as a playing set rather than a shelf piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you give up is subtlety of scale. This is a large set that needs a large board. If you want the same carving tradition at closer to tournament proportions, the smaller sets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hj5cWy2Nkr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Drop jaw knight carving on the reproduction 1860 Anderssen Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_5555_copy.jpg?v=1787347616\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hj5cWy2Nkr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Tp9fRm6Bxa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tp9fRm6Bxa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhere the Anderssen pattern came from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tp9fRm6Bxa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staunton pattern was named after Howard Staunton, the strongest player of his day, and first produced by John Jaques of London in 1849. The design solved a practical problem: pieces that could be told apart instantly, turned in quantity, and stood up to being knocked. Rooks became solid castles, pawns were pared back, the king took a cross finial and the queen a coronet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1860 Anderssen is a later variation on that theme, and takes its name from Adolf Anderssen, who was widely regarded as the world's leading player through the 1850s. The drop jaw knight is the identifying feature. Where the original Jaques knights were comparatively restrained, the Anderssen carving opens the mouth and deepens the brow, which is a harder shape to cut and a more expressive one to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ge4hLd1Vqn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ge4hLd1Vqn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ge4hLd1Vqn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWeight and finish you notice in the hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ge4hLd1Vqn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is the first thing you notice. Lead is set through the bases, taking the full set to 2,000g, which averages around 59g a piece. The supplier notes a tolerance of roughly ten percent either way, which is normal for hand weighted pieces and worth expecting rather than being surprised by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light side is antiqued rather than left natural. A four step colour and rotational polishing process takes the boxwood to a darker, oxidised tone, closer to a century old set than a freshly turned one. The trade off is contrast: against the ebony this reads warmer and softer than a bright boxwood set would. The rooks and knights on the king's side also carry a stamped crown, which is a period detail and a genuinely useful one when you are setting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ge4hLd1Vqn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Antiqued boxwood and ebony Staunton chess pieces with a 115mm king and 48mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiquechessset.jpg?v=1787347616\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ge4hLd1Vqn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Mz8kSb3Cty\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mz8kSb3Cty page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 115mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mz8kSb3Cty     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number that decides your board is the 48mm king base, not the 115mm height. As a rule the base wants to sit at around 78 percent of the square, which puts these pieces on 60mm squares. That is larger than standard tournament sizing, so a board bought for a 95mm set will crowd them badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, so you can match the 60mm requirement directly rather than working it back from the overall board dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rw2nDx7Jhu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rw2nDx7Jhu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rw2nDx7Jhu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rw2nDx7Jhu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to buy this set is the knight. A drop jaw carving is harder to cut than a standard Staunton knight and it is the detail that carries the whole pattern, backed here by a 48mm base and 2,000g of weighting that keep a tall king stable. The honest caveat is scale and contrast: 60mm squares are bigger than most boards people already own, and the antiqued light side is deliberately darker than natural boxwood, so the two sides separate less sharply than a bright set. We would put this in front of a collector who wants the Anderssen lineage on a board they actually play on, rather than a buyer after maximum contrast for fast play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rw2nDx7Jhu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"King side stamping on the rooks and knights of the 1860 Anderssen Staunton pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/anderson.jpg?v=1787347616\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rw2nDx7Jhu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Bq6vFg9Pml\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Nc5jXt2Dfo\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Nc5jXt2Dfo\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Vy7pKn4Wsi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Vy7pKn4Wsi page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these pieces need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That comes from the 48mm king base rather than the 115mm height, and it is larger than standard tournament sizing. A board made for a 95mm set will feel cramped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the antiqued finish actually change?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light pieces are taken to a darker, oxidised tone through a four step colour and polishing process, so they read as aged rather than freshly turned. It lowers the contrast against the ebony compared with a natural boxwood set, which some players prefer and others find harder to scan quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are the rooks and knights stamped?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crown is stamped on the king's side rook and knight on both colours. It marks which side of the board those pieces started on, which is how they are referred to in notation as the king's rook or queen's knight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should I look after them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat, which is what causes turned hardwood to crack. Dust with a dry, soft cloth and avoid solvent based polishes, which can lift the antique finish. The rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e is cared for the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kd7mVr4Xps  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kd7mVr4Xps { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kd7mVr4Xps  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Kd7mVr4Xps { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kd7mVr4Xps  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kd7mVr4Xps {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48mm (1.88 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93mm (3.66 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46mm (1.81 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e79mm (3.11 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72mm (2.83 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64mm (2.51 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e57mm (2.24 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weighted with lead, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000g, with a hand weighting tolerance of about ten percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208601817456,"sku":"CB-R0376","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_5553_copy.jpg?v=1787347615"},{"product_id":"reproduction-averbakh-1949-moscow-championship-105mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship 105mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ac3aQs7Tbt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ac3aQs7Tbt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ac3aQs7Tbt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship 105mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ac3aQs7Tbt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuri Averbakh played in the 1949 Moscow Championship and went on to become the first grandmaster to serve as president of the Soviet Chess Federation. The equipment used at that event has a look you can identify across a room, and this is a reproduction of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinguishing feature is the rook. At 53mm it is barely taller than the 52mm pawn, which is unusual to the point of being startling if you have only played with English patterns. The knight, at 76mm, matches the bishop exactly. The whole back rank is compressed toward the board in a way that later tournament designs abandoned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes are offered, natural boxwood and ebonised. Both sit in the more affordable half of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ac3aQs7Tbt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship reproduction chess pieces in natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_46__2.jpg?v=1787363925\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ac3aQs7Tbt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Cr9uOp2Ual\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Cr9uOp2Ual\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Cr9uOp2Ual page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Cr9uOp2Ual     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e105mm (4.16 inch) king on a 39mm base, sized for 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of natural boxwood or ebonised boxwood on the dark side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e960g across the full set, a light and quick handling weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e53mm rook, barely taller than the pawn, faithful to the Soviet tournament pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Cr9uOp2Ual     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight and bishop both at 76mm, as the original design intended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelt bases that protect a timber board and quieten each move\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical carving and dimensions in both finishes, so only the colour changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dz9sPq8Ope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dz9sPq8Ope\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dz9sPq8Ope page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Averbakh reproduction compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dz9sPq8Ope     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproductions of famous sets tend to cluster around a handful of celebrated designs, and most of those are western: the 1849 original, the Dubrovnik, the 1972 Fischer Spassky. Soviet domestic tournament equipment is less copied and considerably less familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what makes this one interesting. The compressed back rank and the near flat rook are not stylistic flourishes, they are what Soviet tournament sets actually looked like in the late 1940s, and playing on them changes how the board reads at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade off is weight. At 960g this is the lightest set of its size in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and anyone expecting a weighted tournament feel should look elsewhere in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dz9sPq8Ope  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship chess pieces, 105mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/AVERBAKHCHESSSET33.jpg?v=1787363925\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dz9sPq8Ope\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Eh2nAz8Rji\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Eh2nAz8Rji page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA pattern from the Soviet tournament circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Eh2nAz8Rji     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1949 Moscow Championship sat in a period when Soviet chess was consolidating its dominance of the world game. Domestic championships were fiercely strong events, and the equipment was produced to be functional and reproducible rather than decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat functional priority shows in the design. Nothing here is ornamental. The rook is short because a short rook is stable and cheap to turn, the knight is compact because a compact knight survives being dropped in a bag, and the finials are simple because simple finials do not snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wm0zIy7Xim\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wm0zIy7Xim\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wm0zIy7Xim page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA light set that moves quickly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wm0zIy7Xim     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 960g across 34 pieces this set averages around 28g a piece. That is light, and it is the single most important thing to understand before buying. The pieces lift and place quickly, which suits blitz and rapid play, but they do not have the planted heft of a weighted tournament set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability comes instead from the low profile. With the rook at 53mm and the pawn at 52mm, most of the set sits close to the board, and a low piece is hard to knock over regardless of what it weighs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wm0zIy7Xim  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Low profile rook on the Averbakh 1949 Moscow reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_26_-_copy_1.jpg?v=1787363927\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wm0zIy7Xim\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Uq1yJq5Hwb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uq1yJq5Hwb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 39mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uq1yJq5Hwb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces want 50mm squares. The 39mm king base is narrow by modern standards, so a larger board will leave the set looking sparse rather than crowded, which is the opposite of the usual problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every product so you can match the 50mm requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Lg5yIz2Zuo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Lg5yIz2Zuo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lg5yIz2Zuo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lg5yIz2Zuo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to choose this set is the pattern itself, and specifically the compressed back rank: a 53mm rook against a 52mm pawn is genuinely unusual and it changes how quickly you read the position. The caveat is weight, because at roughly 28g a piece this is a light set and anyone coming from a weighted tournament set will notice immediately. We would suggest it to someone interested in Soviet chess history, or a rapid player who prefers pieces that move quickly, rather than a buyer chasing heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Lg5yIz2Zuo  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Soviet tournament pattern chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/7_708a8f22-d485-43a9-9644-3e8f8bc1d895.jpg?v=1787364011\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Lg5yIz2Zuo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Wz0gEs0Fpy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Pr6iQm6Bzy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Pr6iQm6Bzy\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Qk2aSb5Iew\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Qk2aSb5Iew page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm. That comes from the 39mm king base, which is narrower than most modern sets, so a larger board will make the set look sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich finish should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are identical in carving, dimensions and weight. Natural boxwood keeps both sides light with the dark side left in its natural tone, while ebonised gives a black dark side and higher contrast across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the rook so short?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is faithful to the original Soviet tournament pattern, where the rook stood at 53mm against a 52mm pawn. Short rooks are stable and quick to turn on a lathe, which mattered for equipment produced in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these heavy enough for tournament play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are light at 960g for the full set, around 28g a piece. For a weighted tournament feel, look at the heavier options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ac3aQs7Tbt  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ac3aQs7Tbt { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ac3aQs7Tbt  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Ac3aQs7Tbt { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ac3aQs7Tbt  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ac3aQs7Tbt {\n    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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105mm (4.16 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.55 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88mm (3.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.47 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.00 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (2.97 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53mm (2.08 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.02 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood or ebonised boxwood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e960g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the finish you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Boxwood","offer_id":54210963308912,"sku":"CB-ICC-049","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54210963341680,"sku":"CB-ICC-051","price":379.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_45__2.jpg?v=1787363928"},{"product_id":"reproduction-imperial-collector-sinquefield-cup-2014-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Imperial Collector Sinquefield Cup 2014 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ly5qBy0Ajl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ly5qBy0Ajl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ly5qBy0Ajl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Imperial Collector Sinquefield Cup 2014 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ly5qBy0Ajl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Sinquefield Cup is the strongest tournament ever held by average rating, and it is remembered for one run in particular: Fabiano Caruana won his first seven games against a field that included the world champion. This is a reproduction of the equipment used at that event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is restrained in the way modern elite tournament sets tend to be. A 96mm king on a 45mm base is competition sizing with a broad foot, and at 1,600g across 34 pieces the set is properly weighted without being unwieldy. Nothing about it is ornamental; it was made to be read quickly under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo timbers are offered, genuine ebony and bud rosewood, at the same price. Both sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ly5qBy0Ajl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Imperial Collector Sinquefield Cup 2014 chess pieces in genuine ebony\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/imperial_collector_series_sinquefield_cup_2014_chess_pieces_v2.0_5.jpg?v=1787363934\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ly5qBy0Ajl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Xp9gGk2Hkc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Xp9gGk2Hkc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Xp9gGk2Hkc page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Xp9gGk2Hkc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm (3.75 inch) king on a broad 45mm base, sized for 55mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of genuine ebony or bud rosewood on the dark side, against boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,600g across the full set, around 47g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the set used at the 2014 Sinquefield Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Xp9gGk2Hkc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition proportions, with a 78mm queen and 69mm bishops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick felt bases that protect a timber board and quieten each move\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical carving and weighting in both timbers, so only the wood changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dg9nEf5Jwh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dg9nEf5Jwh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dg9nEf5Jwh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Sinquefield Cup set compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dg9nEf5Jwh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions in the market look backwards, to the nineteenth century or to the Soviet era. Sets tied to modern elite events are rarer, partly because the designs are less romantic and partly because they are recent enough to feel unremarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a modern tournament set gives you is the result of a long process of refinement. The base is wide, the height is legal, the contrast is high and the silhouettes are unambiguous at a glance. It is a design optimised for players under a clock rather than for a display cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want more visual drama, the antique reproductions elsewhere in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e will suit you better. If you want a set built to be played on, this is a stronger choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dg9nEf5Jwh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood Sinquefield Cup 2014 reproduction chess pieces, 96mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/imperial_collector_series_sinquefield_cup_2014_20.jpg?v=1787363938\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dg9nEf5Jwh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Dc2sUa0Ece\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dc2sUa0Ece page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe tournament behind the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dc2sUa0Ece     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Sinquefield Cup was a six player double round robin in Saint Louis, and by average rating it remains the strongest tournament in the history of the game. The field included the reigning world champion and four other players inside the world top ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabiano Caruana opened with seven straight wins, a result without a modern parallel at that level of opposition, and finished three points clear. Reproductions of tournament equipment usually trade on a design lineage; this one trades on a specific and well documented sporting achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ve8yBj5Fcn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ve8yBj5Fcn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ve8yBj5Fcn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWeighted for the clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ve8yBj5Fcn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1,600g across 34 pieces the set averages roughly 47g a piece. That is a considered middle: heavy enough to stay planted when a hand moves quickly across the board, light enough not to slow down a time scramble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45mm base under a 96mm king is the other half of that balance. It is unusually broad for the height, which is what allows the set to feel stable without adding the mass of a triple weighted collector piece. Thick felt on every base protects a timber board and keeps each move quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ve8yBj5Fcn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the Imperial Collector Sinquefield Cup chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/s1280_imperial_1_14.jpg?v=1787363934\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ve8yBj5Fcn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-As3jZd6Hoq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-As3jZd6Hoq page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 45mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-As3jZd6Hoq     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces suit 55mm to 60mm squares. The wide 45mm king base is what pushes the requirement above standard tournament sizing, so a 50mm board will feel tight even though the king height is conventional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every product so you can match the requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sh4rPb3Vfm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sh4rPb3Vfm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sh4rPb3Vfm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sh4rPb3Vfm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength of this set is balance: 1,600g on a 45mm base under a 96mm king is a genuinely well judged combination, stable under a fast hand without the bulk of a collector piece. The caveat is that the design is deliberately plain, so a buyer looking for the character of an antique reproduction will find it restrained, and the broad base pushes the board requirement to 55mm or 60mm despite the conventional king height. We would recommend it to a competitive player who wants tournament grade equipment with a documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sh4rPb3Vfm  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted ebony and boxwood chess pieces with a 45mm king base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/imperial_collector_series_sinquefield_cup_2014_16.jpg?v=1787363936\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sh4rPb3Vfm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Pv5tYj2Jvr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Mt9wQp1Qbj\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Mt9wQp1Qbj\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Vk6yHx8Tyy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Vk6yHx8Tyy page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm to 60mm. The requirement comes from the broad 45mm king base rather than the 96mm height, so a standard 50mm board will feel tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich timber should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are identical in carving, dimensions and weight, and both are the same price. Genuine ebony is darker and denser with a fine uniform grain, while bud rosewood shows visible figure and a reddish brown depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the connection to the Sinquefield Cup?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reproduces the equipment used at the 2014 event in Saint Louis, which by average rating remains the strongest tournament ever held and where Fabiano Caruana won his first seven games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they heavy enough for serious play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,600g across 34 pieces, around 47g each, which is properly weighted for competition. For heavier still, see the triple weighted options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ly5qBy0Ajl  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ly5qBy0Ajl { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ly5qBy0Ajl  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Ly5qBy0Ajl { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ly5qBy0Ajl  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ly5qBy0Ajl {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96mm (3.75 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.77 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78mm (3.07 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69mm (2.71 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm (2.48 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56mm (2.20 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51mm (2.00 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, with thick felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,600g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm to 60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the timber option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54210963374448,"sku":"CB-S1280","price":589.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebony","offer_id":54210963407216,"sku":"CB-S1281","price":589.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/imperial_collector_series_sinquefield_cup_2014_chess_pieces_v2.0_2.jpg?v=1787363933"},{"product_id":"reproduction-nathaniel-cooke-1849-staunton-collector-ebony-115mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Nathaniel Cooke 1849 Staunton Collector Ebony 115mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hd3jOc9Vqi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hd3jOc9Vqi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hd3jOc9Vqi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Nathaniel Cooke 1849 Staunton Collector Ebony 115mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hd3jOc9Vqi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Staunton set made since 1849 descends from one design. Nathaniel Cooke registered it, John Jaques of London produced it, and Howard Staunton lent it his name. This is a reproduction of that original pattern, carved in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collector proportions are what separate it from an ordinary Staunton. A 115mm king stands on a 52mm base, which is exceptionally wide, and the set weighs 2,220g across 34 pieces. The rook base is 48mm, nearly as broad as the king, giving the back rank the squat authority the earliest sets had before later makers slimmed everything down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sit at the top of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e. They are a set for someone who wants the origin of the pattern rather than a later interpretation of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hd3jOc9Vqi  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Nathaniel Cooke 1849 Staunton reproduction chess pieces in genuine ebony\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/nathanielcookiechess_76c230bf-c1fc-44aa-8272-b40fcde8f4a2.jpg?v=1787363955\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hd3jOc9Vqi\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Fc3eMx8Qhb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Fc3eMx8Qhb\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Fc3eMx8Qhb page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Fc3eMx8Qhb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm (4.5 inch) king on an unusually wide 52mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony (Diospyros ebenum) paired with antiqued boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2,220g across the full set, around 65g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithful to the 1849 pattern registered by Nathaniel Cooke and made by Jaques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Fc3eMx8Qhb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48mm rook base, nearly as wide as the king, for a broad and stable back rank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntiqued finish on the light side, closer to an aged set than a freshly turned one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick felt bases that protect a timber board and soften each move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vp9yNz9Cgb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vp9yNz9Cgb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vp9yNz9Cgb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1849 Cooke reproduction compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vp9yNz9Cgb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staunton pattern has been reinterpreted continuously for nearly two centuries, and most modern sets are descendants several generations removed. Bases narrowed, kings grew taller, and the knight drifted from the short powerful head of the original toward something more decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing back to the 1849 design means accepting proportions that look unfamiliar at first. The king is broad rather than slender, the rooks are heavy, and nothing tapers as much as a contemporary eye expects. That squareness is the point, and it is why the original design survived every rival pattern of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade off is board size. A 52mm base needs 60mm squares, which is larger than most boards in circulation. Lighter and smaller alternatives sit further down our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vp9yNz9Cgb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Antiqued boxwood light side of the 1849 Staunton collector reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_set_1.jpg?v=1787363956\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vp9yNz9Cgb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Xg9gFg8Epn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xg9gFg8Epn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe set that every other Staunton descends from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xg9gFg8Epn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore 1849 chess sets were a mess of regional patterns. Players travelling between cities regularly faced equipment they could not read at a glance, with bishops and kings that looked alike and knights that varied wildly. Tournament play needed a standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design Cooke registered solved it with symbols rather than ornament: a cross for the king, a coronet for the queen, a mitre for the bishop, a castellated tower for the rook. It could be turned quickly on a lathe, with only the knight requiring hand carving. Within a generation it was the only pattern serious players used, and FIDE later made it the only one permitted in competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qm7rWw9Joh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qm7rWw9Joh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qm7rWw9Joh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eEbony and antiqued boxwood, and why the pairing matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qm7rWw9Joh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark side is genuine ebony heartwood rather than dyed timber. It is dense, close grained and nearly uniform in colour, and it holds a fine edge on the carved detail in a way that stained wood cannot. It is also the reason the set weighs what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light side is antiqued boxwood, taken to a mellow oxidised tone rather than left bright. Against ebony this reads warmer and softer than a natural boxwood pairing would. If you want maximum contrast for fast play this is not the set to choose, but for a collector piece the aged tone is closer to how surviving originals actually look today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qm7rWw9Joh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 1849 Nathaniel Cooke Staunton reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/NATHANIELCOOKIECHESSSET.jpg?v=1787363951\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qm7rWw9Joh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Zb2sJd1Zrr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zb2sJd1Zrr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 52mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zb2sJd1Zrr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set needs 60mm squares. The number comes from the 52mm king base, which is far wider than a modern tournament set, and it is the single most common mistake buyers make with collector reproductions. A board bought for a 95mm king will leave these pieces touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the 60mm requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Lw2sQp3Mpe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Lw2sQp3Mpe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lw2sQp3Mpe page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lw2sQp3Mpe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to buy this set is fidelity to the source: a 52mm king base and a 48mm rook base are the proportions the 1849 pattern actually had, and almost every modern Staunton has quietly narrowed them. The caveats are real though, and both are about scale. It needs 60mm squares, which is larger than most boards people own, and the antiqued light side deliberately lowers contrast against the ebony, so this reads as a collector set rather than a fast play one. We would put it in front of someone who wants the origin of the Staunton pattern on their board and is willing to buy the right board for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Lw2sQp3Mpe  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Collector edition 1849 Staunton chess pieces with a 115mm ebony king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_set_4.jpg?v=1787363949\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Lw2sQp3Mpe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ef5nRz8Bvk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ok2qWi8Dao\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ok2qWi8Dao\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Hz6xLa6Xec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Hz6xLa6Xec page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That comes from the exceptionally wide 52mm king base rather than the 115mm height. A board sized for a standard tournament set will crowd them badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the dark pieces are genuine ebony heartwood (Diospyros ebenum) rather than ebonised or dyed timber. That is what gives the set both its density and its weight of 2,220g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does the light side look aged?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boxwood is antiqued, taken to an oxidised tone through a colour and polishing process rather than left natural. It lowers contrast against the ebony but matches how surviving nineteenth century sets look today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does it compare to other reproductions in the range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is heavier and wider based than most, and it reproduces the original 1849 pattern rather than a later variation. 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inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70mm (2.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66mm (2.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48mm (1.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm (2.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony (Diospyros ebenum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, with thick felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,220g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54210963439984,"sku":"CB-ICC-055","price":919.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/nathanielcooke.jpg?v=1787363949"},{"product_id":"reproduction-bud-rosewood-151mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Bud Rosewood 151mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zy0gPq2Jap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zy0gPq2Jap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zy0gPq2Jap page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Bud Rosewood 151mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zy0gPq2Jap     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 151mm the king in this set is nearly six inches tall, which puts it well outside normal playing proportions and squarely into the territory of pieces meant to be looked at as well as used. The whole set is drawn out: a 132mm queen, 124mm bishops, and knights at 114mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are deliberately slender. A 45mm base under a 151mm king gives a tall, attenuated silhouette closer to nineteenth century decorative sets than to anything designed for tournament play. Bud rosewood on the dark side carries visible figure that suits the extra height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the tallest sets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and it wants a large board and a table with room around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zy0gPq2Jap  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduced antique chess pieces in bud rosewood with a 151mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/d0152_22.jpg?v=1787363974\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zy0gPq2Jap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Bx7hLr6Qxv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Bx7hLr6Qxv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Bx7hLr6Qxv page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Bx7hLr6Qxv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e151mm (5.95 inch) king, one of the tallest sets in the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBud rosewood (Dalbergia oliveri) dark side against natural boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,420g across the full set, light for its size at around 42g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e132mm queen and 124mm bishops, elongated through the whole back rank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Bx7hLr6Qxv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45mm king base, sized for 55mm to 65mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelt bases that protect a timber board and quieten each move\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved knights at 114mm, unusually large for a Staunton pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wg4sXs3Deb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wg4sXs3Deb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wg4sXs3Deb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 151mm reproduction compares to other wooden chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wg4sXs3Deb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost chess sets cluster between 85mm and 115mm at the king, because that range is what suits the boards people own and the tables they play on. Going substantially above it changes what the set is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 151mm king reads across a room. On a sideboard or a dedicated chess table it has a presence that a tournament set cannot match, and the extra height gives the carving space to be seen properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost is practicality. The board has to be large, the pieces are more exposed to being knocked, and at 1,420g the set is light for its size. For everyday play the more compact sets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e are the sensible choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wg4sXs3Deb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tall slender antique reproduction chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/d0152_21.jpg?v=1787363973\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wg4sXs3Deb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Un4yEu5Naz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Un4yEu5Naz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the proportions look unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Un4yEu5Naz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScaling a Staunton set up is not simply a matter of making everything bigger. Bases have to widen to keep the pieces upright, and if they widen in proportion the set stops fitting any reasonable board. Makers therefore stretch the height further than the base, and the silhouette becomes slimmer as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is what has happened here. A 45mm base under a 151mm king is narrow relative to the height, which is what gives the set its elongated look and also what makes it more sensitive to a knock than a squat tournament set would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nk1qDb6Izp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nk1qDb6Izp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nk1qDb6Izp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA display set that can still be played\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nk1qDb6Izp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1,420g across 34 pieces the set averages around 42g each. For its physical size that is light, because the timber is doing the work rather than added lead. The pieces feel their size in the hand without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractically this means the set rewards a stable table and a board that gives it room. Placed well it is a genuine centrepiece. Carried to a club night in a bag, it is the wrong tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nk1qDb6Izp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 151mm reproduced antique chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_game_23.jpg?v=1787363970\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nk1qDb6Izp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Xt9uJp9Pgv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xt9uJp9Pgv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 151mm king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xt9uJp9Pgv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces want 55mm to 65mm squares. The 45mm base is what sets the lower bound, and the height is what pushes toward the upper. Erring larger is the safer choice here, because a tall piece on a tight square looks cramped in a way a short piece does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square size on every product so you can match the requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vy7fXx4Pbl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vy7fXx4Pbl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vy7fXx4Pbl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vy7fXx4Pbl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to buy this set is presence: a 151mm king with a 132mm queen behind it is genuinely imposing, and the extra height gives the bud rosewood figure room to show. The caveats follow directly from that, and both are practical rather than aesthetic. The 45mm base is narrow relative to the height so the pieces are more easily knocked than a tournament set, and at 1,420g they are light for their size. We would suggest this to someone furnishing a room where the board stays set up, not to a player looking for equipment to travel with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vy7fXx4Pbl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood and boxwood chess pieces with elongated proportions\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/d0152_12.jpg?v=1787363974\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vy7fXx4Pbl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Fg4rOw0Xlh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Nr3bGn8Slg\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Nr3bGn8Slg\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Fj8pKz0Dda\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Fj8pKz0Dda page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm to 65mm. Err toward the larger end, because a very tall piece on a tight square looks cramped in a way a shorter piece does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The supplier states both exclusions explicitly. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these practical to play with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on a stable table with a board sized correctly. They are less suited to travel or to a crowded table, because the 45mm base is narrow relative to the 151mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy are they?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,420g across 34 pieces, around 42g each. That is light for the physical size, because the weight comes from the timber rather than added lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat else in the range is this tall?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. Most sets sit between 85mm and 115mm at the king. 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inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e114mm (4.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99mm (3.91 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72mm (2.84 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark 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spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,420g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm to 65mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54210963505520,"sku":"CB-D0152","price":729.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/d0152_18.jpg?v=1787363972"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1966-17th-chess-olympiad-ebonised-99mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1966 17th Chess Olympiad Ebonised 99mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kp2aTi7Aot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kp2aTi7Aot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kp2aTi7Aot page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1966 17th Chess Olympiad Ebonised 99mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kp2aTi7Aot     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17th Chess Olympiad ran in Havana from 23 October to 20 November 1966. Petrosian led a Soviet team of six grandmasters to an eighth consecutive gold medal, the United States took silver, and Hungary edged Yugoslavia for bronze on a tiebreak so fine that the alternative version of the same formula would have reversed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces were made by Cuban craftsmen in Havana, working from the 1900 Jaques Marshall pattern rather than inventing a new one. This is a reproduction of that set: a 99mm king on a 43mm base, ebonised boxwood against natural boxwood, double weighted at 1,130g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a working tournament design with a specific event behind it, and it sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kp2aTi7Aot  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1966 17th Chess Olympiad Havana reproduction chess pieces in ebonised wood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/olympiad9.jpg?v=1787369884\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kp2aTi7Aot\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Hc7vDz7Wfh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Hc7vDz7Wfh\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Hc7vDz7Wfh page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Hc7vDz7Wfh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99mm (3.90 inch) king on a 43mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the Havana set made for the 1966 17th Chess Olympiad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBased on the 1900 Jaques Marshall pattern, the design the Cuban makers worked from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood dark side against natural boxwood for high contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Hc7vDz7Wfh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble weighted at 1,130g across the full set, with thick green felt bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight at 72mm, close behind the 75mm bishop, giving an even officer rank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand polished finish with clean turned profiles throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qd6vTn7Sdc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qd6vTn7Sdc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qd6vTn7Sdc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1966 Olympiad set compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qd6vTn7Sdc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduction sets usually trace back to a workshop or a designer. This one traces back to a tournament. The Cuban makers were not producing a collector piece; they were equipping an event with 52 competing nations, and the design choices follow from that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a set with no unusual proportions to defend. The king is 99mm, the base is 43mm, the officers step down evenly, and the whole thing drops onto a standard 55mm board. It is closer to a well made club set than to the eccentric patterns elsewhere in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere it differs from a modern tournament set is weight. At 1,130g it is lighter than most current equipment of the same height. Compare it against the heavier options in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qd6vTn7Sdc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Natural boxwood light side of the 1966 Havana Olympiad reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/olympiad2_db1b1214-70a3-468b-a219-1bfb01ef24c8.jpg?v=1787369884\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qd6vTn7Sdc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Zg3jUm9Wgw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zg3jUm9Wgw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHavana 1966 and the Marshall pattern behind it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zg3jUm9Wgw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1966 Olympiad was the largest chess event Cuba had ever hosted, and the equipment was made locally rather than imported. The craftsmen took as their reference the Jaques Marshall design of around 1900, a pattern already familiar to strong players and unmistakable across a hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat they produced sits between the two traditions. The proportions are English, following the Marshall reference closely, but the execution is Caribbean: slightly heavier collars, a fractionally squarer rook, and a knight cut with a broader jaw than a London workshop would have given it. The reproduction keeps those departures rather than tidying them back toward the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Uh8wQx3Lkw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Uh8wQx3Lkw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uh8wQx3Lkw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eAn officer rank that stays level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uh8wQx3Lkw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bishop reaches 75mm and the knight 72mm, only 3mm apart, and both sit on the same 37mm base as the rook. Across the back rank that produces an unusually level line either side of the royal pieces, which is part of why the set photographs as orderly rather than dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a practical effect. With the officers close in height, a player scanning the board reads position rather than silhouette, which is exactly how tournament equipment is meant to behave. The high contrast between ebonised and natural boxwood does the rest of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Uh8wQx3Lkw  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 1966 17th Chess Olympiad chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/17th_chess_olympiad_29.jpg?v=1787369883\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Uh8wQx3Lkw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-In3mEd9Hid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-In3mEd9Hid page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 43mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-In3mEd9Hid     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 43mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, standard tournament sizing. That is the size the original event used and the size the proportions were drawn for, so there is no reason to go larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists the recommended square size on every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hf2jRl5Fgx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hf2jRl5Fgx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hf2jRl5Fgx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hf2jRl5Fgx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a straightforward set with an unusually specific story: made in Havana for a named event, based on a pattern anyone can look up. There is nothing eccentric to accommodate, the 43mm base on 55mm squares is correct, and the high contrast pairing reads instantly. The caveat is that at 1,130g it is lighter than contemporary tournament equipment of the same height, so it will feel modest to anyone stepping across from a triple weighted set. We would recommend it to a player who wants tournament provenance in a set they will actually use every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hf2jRl5Fgx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Double weighted ebonised chess pieces with a 99mm king and 43mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/olympiad10.jpg?v=1787369883\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hf2jRl5Fgx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ib4yBr4Ddl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Az2qXe1Lko\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Az2qXe1Lko\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Xe3oXh4Ghl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Xe3oXh4Ghl page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 43mm king base rather than the 99mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the dark side genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, taken to a deep black finish, paired with natural boxwood for high contrast. Genuine ebony sets are available across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the connection to the 1900 Jaques Marshall design?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuban craftsmen who made the original 1966 set worked from the Marshall pattern rather than designing from scratch. This reproduction follows the Havana version, including the small departures from the English original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,130g across 34 pieces, around 33g a piece. It is double weighted and stable, but lighter than most modern tournament sets of the same king height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kp2aTi7Aot  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kp2aTi7Aot { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kp2aTi7Aot  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Kp2aTi7Aot { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kp2aTi7Aot  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kp2aTi7Aot {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Hc7vDz7Wfh  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Hc7vDz7Wfh { 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81mm (3.20 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41mm (1.62 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm (2.97 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72mm (2.87 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61mm (2.41 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54mm (2.16 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.47 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,130g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211016425840,"sku":"CB-ICC-031","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/olympiad5_a7adbddf-d113-489f-a6a9-99e46c9e06cb.jpg?v=1787369883"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1915-25-nimzovich-staunton-ebony-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1915-25 Nimzovich Staunton Ebony 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bg0vEe3Uco\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bg0vEe3Uco\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bg0vEe3Uco page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1915-25 Nimzovich Staunton Ebony 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bg0vEe3Uco     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAron Nimzowitsch spent the 1920s arguing that the centre could be controlled from a distance rather than occupied, and half the openings played today are downstream of that argument. The chess sets of his era were built along similar lines: nothing added that did not do work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction of the Staunton pattern in circulation between roughly 1915 and 1925. A 95mm king on a 44mm base, 1,366g across 34 pieces, and proportions that stay tight all the way down to a 50mm pawn. Genuine ebony against natural boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detail worth knowing about is the stamping. A small crown is engraved on the forehead of the knights and rooks that start on the king's side, which is how period sets told you at a glance which rook still had castling rights. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bg0vEe3Uco  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1915-25 Nimzovich Staunton reproduction chess pieces in ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/as291_3.jpg?v=1787369932\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bg0vEe3Uco\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Af0aIp4Ouh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Af0aIp4Ouh\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Af0aIp4Ouh page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Af0aIp4Ouh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.75 inch) king on a 44mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony paired with natural boxwood for high contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,366g across the full set, around 40g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing's side crown stamping on the knights and rooks, as period sets carried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Af0aIp4Ouh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble weighted with thick green felt on every base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact proportions throughout, with a 50mm pawn on a 32mm base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved knights with detailed mane, muzzle and ear work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nu9kBf1Jde\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nu9kBf1Jde\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nu9kBf1Jde page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Nimzovich reproduction compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nu9kBf1Jde     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector reproductions tend toward the grand end of the scale: tall kings, wide bases, and weights well over two kilograms. They are made to be looked at as much as played with, and they need a large board to sit properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one goes the other way. At 95mm it is tournament sized rather than oversized, at 1,366g it is moderately weighted rather than heavy, and it fits a 55mm board that most players already own. The period interest is in the stamping and the proportions rather than in sheer scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the largest reproduction we carry, look further along the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want a historical pattern you can actually use at a club night, this is the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nu9kBf1Jde  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Crown stamping on the King's side knight of the Nimzovich reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/as291_4.jpg?v=1787369932\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nu9kBf1Jde\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Uk1iHn8Cme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uk1iHn8Cme page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat the King's side stamping was for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uk1iHn8Cme     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the modern touch move and castling conventions were universally applied, telling one rook from another mattered in ways it does not now. Workshops in the early twentieth century solved it by marking the pieces that began on the king's side with a small crown, cut into the forehead of the knight and the face of the rook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives on this reproduction as a period detail rather than a functional one. Most players will never use it, but it is the kind of thing that separates a faithful reproduction from a modern set given an old name, and it is visible enough on the ebony side to notice across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nh7oIy6Egg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nh7oIy6Egg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nh7oIy6Egg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eTournament proportions from king down to pawn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nh7oIy6Egg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set holds its proportions unusually tightly. The king is 95mm on a 44mm base, the queen 74mm on 41mm, the bishop 69mm on 37mm, and the pawn 50mm on 32mm. Nothing bulges and nothing is stretched, which is why the back rank reads as a single ordered group rather than a row of unrelated objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knight at 60mm is the shortest of the officers, cut low and forward in the manner of the period rather than reared up. At 1,366g the whole set averages roughly 40g a piece, enough to feel settled without slowing down a time scramble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nh7oIy6Egg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 1915-25 Nimzovich Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/as291_5.jpg?v=1787369932\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nh7oIy6Egg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Em5eRu8Lef\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Em5eRu8Lef page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 44mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Em5eRu8Lef     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 44mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, which is standard tournament sizing and by far the most common board dimension in circulation. If you already own a board for a 95mm to 100mm king, it will almost certainly suit these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same sizing convention if you want to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qb2zRz8Liu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qb2zRz8Liu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qb2zRz8Liu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qb2zRz8Liu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this set worth carrying is that it is a genuine period reproduction at a usable size. Most historical patterns arrive oversized and demand a board you do not have; this one is 95mm on a 44mm base and drops straight onto a standard 55mm tournament board. The King's side stamping is the detail that proves the homework was done. The caveat is weight: at roughly 40g a piece it is moderately weighted, so anyone coming from a triple weighted set will find it light in the hand. We would recommend it to a player who wants history on the board rather than in a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qb2zRz8Liu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Double weighted Nimzovich Staunton pieces with a 95mm ebony king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/as291_7.jpg?v=1787369932\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qb2zRz8Liu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Io0tTf4Wwt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ir0yHh7Dwc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ir0yHh7Dwc\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Td3fQj0Fvh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Td3fQj0Fvh page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, which is standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 44mm king base rather than the 95mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the crown stamping on some of the pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small crown engraved on the knights and rooks that start on the king's side. Period sets used it to distinguish the two rooks and knights at a glance. It is reproduced here as a historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the dark pieces are genuine ebony rather than ebonised or dyed timber, paired with natural boxwood on the light side for high contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,366g across 34 pieces, around 40g a piece. That is double weighted and comfortably stable, but lighter than the collector reproductions further up the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bg0vEe3Uco  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bg0vEe3Uco { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bg0vEe3Uco  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Bg0vEe3Uco { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bg0vEe3Uco  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bg0vEe3Uco {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Af0aIp4Ouh  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  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align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95mm (3.75 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.73 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74mm (2.92 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41mm (1.62 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69mm (2.71 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing's side crown stamping on knights and rooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,366g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebony and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211016491376,"sku":"CB-AS291","price":709.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/as291_2.jpg?v=1787369932"},{"product_id":"19th-century-austrian-antique-series-ebonised-108mm-chess-pieces","title":"19th Century Austrian Antique Series Ebonised 108mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sn5qCn4Gaa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sn5qCn4Gaa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sn5qCn4Gaa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e19th Century Austrian Antique Series Ebonised 108mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sn5qCn4Gaa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNineteenth century Austrian chess pieces are one of the patterns that did not survive standardisation. Viennese and Bohemian workshops were turning distinctive sets right through the period, and then the Staunton design swept the tournament world and everything else became a curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction brings the pattern back at full size. A 108mm king on a 43mm base, and a step down through the officers that is steeper than the English convention: 94mm at the queen, then straight to 76mm at the bishop. Every piece is double weighted with an iron stud set into the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo light finishes are offered against the same ebonised dark side. Golden antiqued boxwood reads as an aged honey tone; natural boxwood is left bright for higher contrast. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sn5qCn4Gaa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"19th century Austrian antique series chess pieces in golden antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_21__2.jpg?v=1787369924\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sn5qCn4Gaa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ag9iCa0Bjm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ag9iCa0Bjm\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ag9iCa0Bjm page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ag9iCa0Bjm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e108mm (4.27 inch) king on a 43mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood dark side with a choice of golden antiqued or natural boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble weighted with an iron stud set into every base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,360g in golden antiqued and 1,280g in natural boxwood, around 40g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ag9iCa0Bjm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep step from a 94mm queen to a 76mm bishop, faithful to the Austrian pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical carving and dimensions in both finishes, so only the light wood changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cr8uBd3Bta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cr8uBd3Bta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cr8uBd3Bta page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Austrian antique series compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cr8uBd3Bta     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions we carry are English or Soviet in origin, and both traditions favour a gradual step down from king to pawn. Continental European patterns often did not. This one drops 18mm between the queen and the bishop, which gives the back rank a two tier look that reads as distinctly old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of light wood then decides how it reads on the board. Golden antiqued boxwood is taken away from bright white toward an oxidised honey tone, so the set never has the crisp new appearance of a natural pairing and contrast against the ebonised dark side is moderate. Natural boxwood keeps the light pieces bright, which separates the two sides faster under club lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf contrast matters more to you than period character, take the natural boxwood option here, or look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range for a more familiar silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cr8uBd3Bta  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Natural boxwood option of the 19th century Austrian antique series pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/9th_century_antique_austrian_2.jpg?v=1787384603\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Cr8uBd3Bta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Vk9hOk7Upd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vk9hOk7Upd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Austrian pattern and why it disappeared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vk9hOk7Upd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore Staunton became compulsory, every major chess playing region had its own vocabulary of shapes. Vienna was one of the strongest chess cities in Europe through the second half of the nineteenth century, and workshops there and in Bohemia turned sets with tall kings, compact officers and a pronounced difference in scale between the royal pieces and the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern lost out for a practical reason rather than an aesthetic one. Tournament play needed pieces a visiting player could identify instantly, and the Staunton design had been engineered for exactly that. Regional patterns retreated to home use and then largely vanished, which is why a faithful reproduction is the only realistic way to own one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rm3hFs2Izg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rm3hFs2Izg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rm3hFs2Izg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eGolden antiqued or natural boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rm3hFs2Izg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options share the same ebonised dark side, the same dimensions, the same carving and the same iron weighting. The only difference is the light wood, and it changes the character of the set more than the description suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden antiqued boxwood is finished to a warm oxidised honey, closest to how a surviving nineteenth century set looks today. Contrast against the ebonised pieces is moderate and the whole set reads as period. Natural boxwood is left bright, so the two sides separate instantly and the set looks newly turned rather than aged. The golden antiqued option is marginally the heavier at 1,360g against 1,280g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rm3hFs2Izg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 19th century Austrian antique chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_7__1.jpg?v=1787369925\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rm3hFs2Izg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Bd5pTw3Uyi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bd5pTw3Uyi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 43mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bd5pTw3Uyi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 43mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, which is standard tournament sizing. The compact officers help here: with the bishop on a 36mm base there is more visual space around the back rank than the king height alone would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board ships with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the 55mm requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qb1eGl8Kwc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qb1eGl8Kwc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qb1eGl8Kwc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qb1eGl8Kwc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to own this set is that the Austrian pattern is genuinely uncommon and this reproduction does not soften it. The steep drop from the queen to the bishop is the pattern working, not a proportion error, and the iron weighted bases give a settled feel that the modest weight does not advertise. The choice between the two light woods is the real decision: golden antiqued for period character and a warmer board, natural boxwood if you want the two sides to separate instantly. Under poor club lighting the golden antiqued option is noticeably slower to read, so pick accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qb1eGl8Kwc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Double weighted Austrian pattern chess pieces with a 108mm ebonised king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/9th_century_antique_austrian_4.jpg?v=1787384604\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qb1eGl8Kwc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Xe5rYx5Dwh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ei5iFd4Yzj\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ei5iFd4Yzj\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Aw5yEe1Flj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Aw5yEe1Flj page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 43mm king base rather than the 108mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the light pieces. Golden antiqued boxwood is an aged honey tone with moderate contrast against the ebonised dark side. Natural boxwood is left bright for high contrast. Dimensions, carving and weighting are identical, and the golden antiqued set is marginally heavier at 1,360g against 1,280g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the dark side genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, taken to a deep black finish. Genuine ebony sets are available elsewhere in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow are the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble weighted, with an iron stud set into the base of each piece and covered with thick green felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sn5qCn4Gaa  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sn5qCn4Gaa { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sn5qCn4Gaa  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Sn5qCn4Gaa { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sn5qCn4Gaa  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sn5qCn4Gaa {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ag9iCa0Bjm  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ag9iCa0Bjm { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  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width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108mm (4.27 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43mm (1.71 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94mm (3.74 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41mm (1.60 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.06 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e69mm (2.73 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62mm (2.46 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53mm (2.10 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.43 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden antiqued or natural boxwood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,360g in golden antiqued, 1,280g in natural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the finish option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Golden Antiqued Boxwood","offer_id":54211016524144,"sku":"CB-S1274","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Boxwood","offer_id":54213014356336,"sku":"CB-AS282","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_26__2.jpg?v=1787369925"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1973-philippines-international-tournament-ebonised-106mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1973 Philippines International Tournament Ebonised 106mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cn5dMu8Squ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cn5dMu8Squ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cn5dMu8Squ page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1973 Philippines International Tournament Ebonised 106mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cn5dMu8Squ     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973 Bobby Fischer was the guest of the Philippine government and was asked to choose the equipment for an international tournament in Manila. Bent Larsen went on to win it with 12.5 from 15. The set Fischer picked is the one reproduced here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a working tournament design, not a display piece. A 106mm king on a narrow 40mm base, 1,346g across 34 pieces, and a silhouette built around height rather than mass. The dark side is ebonised boxwood; the light side is finished as distressed antique rather than left bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportion that gives it away is the bishop. At 89mm it stands taller than the 86mm queen, which almost no modern set allows. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cn5dMu8Squ  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1973 Philippines International Tournament reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1973_philippines_repro_international_tournament_chess_pieces_2.jpg?v=1787369958\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Cn5dMu8Squ\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ib9dHd2Nan\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ib9dHd2Nan\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ib9dHd2Nan page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ib9dHd2Nan     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106mm (4.20 inch) king on a narrow 40mm base, sized for 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the set Bobby Fischer selected for the 1973 Manila tournament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishop at 89mm stands taller than the 86mm queen, faithful to the original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood dark side with a distressed antique light side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ib9dHd2Nan     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,346g across the full set, around 40g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted with thick green felt bases that protect a timber board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 40mm king base that fits standard 50mm tournament squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ml4rJm6Fys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ml4rJm6Fys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ml4rJm6Fys page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1973 Philippines set compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ml4rJm6Fys     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions in this range descend from English or Russian workshops. This one is a tournament committee's choice from 1973, selected by a player at the height of his career for equipment he expected to look at for three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Fischer picked is telling. The base is narrow at 40mm, the king is tall at 106mm, and the whole set is light at 1,346g. That is a set optimised for a clear board and quick handling rather than for standing firm, which is the opposite of what a collector usually chooses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall bishop is the giveaway detail and the reason to buy it. If you would rather have wide bases and more mass, the heavier options in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e will suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ml4rJm6Fys  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Distressed antique boxwood light side of the 1973 Philippines pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1973_philippines_repro_international_tournament_chess_pieces_3.jpg?v=1787369958\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ml4rJm6Fys\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Pb4vAb1Cth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pb4vAb1Cth page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eManila 1973, and how the set was chosen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pb4vAb1Cth     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFischer had become world champion the previous year and was an honoured guest of the Philippine government. Asked to select the pieces for the international tournament being held there, he chose this pattern. Bent Larsen won the event with 12.5 points from 15 games, one of the strongest performances of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice reflects what a player actually wants under tournament conditions. Pieces need to be distinguishable at a glance from a seated position, they need to move quickly without catching on their neighbours, and they need to stay out of the way of the clock. Elegance and heft come second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tk4cEg1Iiw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tk4cEg1Iiw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tk4cEg1Iiw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA bishop taller than the queen, and why that is deliberate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tk4cEg1Iiw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe convention that the queen outranks every piece but the king in height is a modern habit, not a rule. Here the bishop reaches 89mm against the queen's 86mm, and the effect on the board is that the diagonals announce themselves before the file does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easy to read as an error until you see it in play. With a narrow 40mm base and a tall profile, the bishops stand clear of the pawns in front of them and the long diagonal stays visible even in a crowded middlegame. The distressed antique light side reinforces it, since the softer tone reads as a shape rather than a bright spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tk4cEg1Iiw  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tall bishop and hand carved knight on the 1973 Philippines set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_102_f4e44a9d-99b7-4e59-b2c0-a88869beab07.jpg?v=1787369958\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tk4cEg1Iiw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ll2eFc6Ose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ll2eFc6Ose page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 40mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ll2eFc6Ose     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40mm king base puts this set on 50mm squares, which is at the smaller end of standard tournament sizing. A 55mm board will work and will leave more space around each piece, but 50mm is the size the design was chosen for and the proportions look right on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range follows the same convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tu5kCp9Lib\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tu5kCp9Lib\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tu5kCp9Lib page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tu5kCp9Lib     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most interesting set in the range for anyone who cares about tournament history, because the selection was made by a specific player for a specific event rather than by a workshop chasing a look. The tall bishop is the detail worth owning it for. The caveats are straightforward: at 1,346g on a 40mm base it is a light, narrow set, so it will feel insubstantial to anyone used to a triple weighted collector piece, and the distressed antique light side deliberately lowers contrast. We would put it in front of a player who values provenance and a clear board over mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tu5kCp9Lib  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised tournament chess pieces with a 106mm king and 40mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1973_philippines_repro_international_tournament_chess_pieces_6.jpg?v=1787369958\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tu5kCp9Lib\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Vb4mLz6Jux\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ts9dHk1Ikr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ts9dHk1Ikr\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Zb1iOt4Mnw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Zb1iOt4Mnw page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm. That comes from the narrow 40mm king base rather than the 106mm height. A 55mm board also works and gives more space around each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the bishop really taller than the queen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The bishop is 89mm and the queen is 86mm. That is faithful to the original 1973 pattern, not a manufacturing error, and it keeps the diagonals visible in a crowded position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does distressed antique mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light pieces are finished to an aged, softened tone rather than left as bright natural boxwood. It lowers contrast against the ebonised dark side and matches how the original set looks today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the dark side genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, which is boxwood taken to a deep black finish. Sets in genuine ebony are available across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cn5dMu8Squ  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cn5dMu8Squ { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cn5dMu8Squ  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Cn5dMu8Squ { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cn5dMu8Squ  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cn5dMu8Squ {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e106mm (4.20 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86mm (3.39 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.55 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89mm (3.52 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.05 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62mm (2.43 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.30 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistressed antique boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,346g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern selected by Bobby Fischer for the 1973 Manila tournament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebonised and distressed antique boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211016589680,"sku":"CB-AS287","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1973_philippines_repro_international_tournament_chess_pieces_1.jpg?v=1787369958"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1933-antonio-fabiano-botvinnik-ebony-98mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1933 Antonio Fabiano Botvinnik Ebony 98mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Oj1oNc1Izx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Oj1oNc1Izx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Oj1oNc1Izx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1933 Antonio Fabiano Botvinnik Ebony 98mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Oj1oNc1Izx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the two tallest pieces in this set and the Soviet origin is immediately obvious. The king is 98mm; the queen is 90mm. Eight millimetres between them, on identical 40mm bases. English sets of the same era would put twice that gap between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reproduction of the Botvinnik style sets used in early Soviet tournament play in the 1930s, named for the collection of Dr Antonio Fabiano Ferreira Filho, a Brazilian collector who held one. The pattern is squat, close ranked and built for a crowded board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony on the dark side and antique boxwood on the light, with 1,240g across 34 pieces. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Oj1oNc1Izx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1933 Botvinnik style reproduction chess pieces in genuine ebony\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_26.jpg?v=1787369934\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Oj1oNc1Izx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Tk6bYd4Ves\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Tk6bYd4Ves\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Tk6bYd4Ves page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Tk6bYd4Ves     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98mm (3.87 inch) king on a 40mm base, sized for 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 90mm on the same 40mm base, the Soviet close ranked proportion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine ebony (Diospyros ebenum) paired with antique boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,240g across the full set, around 36g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Tk6bYd4Ves     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort forward cut knight at 67mm, in the Soviet manner rather than the English one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted with thick felt bases that protect a timber board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged antique light side that reads closer to a surviving original than a new set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fn8iBd6Oxd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fn8iBd6Oxd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fn8iBd6Oxd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1933 Botvinnik style compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fn8iBd6Oxd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Staunton tradition builds a hierarchy: the king dominates, the queen follows some way behind, and the officers step down in clear stages. It photographs well and it makes the board easy to read from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet designers compressed that hierarchy. Here the king and queen share a base diameter and sit within 8mm of each other, and the bishop at 80mm is not far behind. On the board it produces a dense, unified back rank that some players find powerful and others find harder to scan quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a light set at 1,240g. If you want a Soviet pattern with more mass, or an English pattern with a clearer hierarchy, compare against the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fn8iBd6Oxd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Antique boxwood light side of the 1933 Botvinnik style chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_28.jpg?v=1787369934\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fn8iBd6Oxd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Gi9yWu8Fpc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gi9yWu8Fpc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe 1930s Soviet tournament pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gi9yWu8Fpc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet chess in the 1930s was a state project as much as a sport, and equipment was produced through regional workshops working to broadly shared conventions rather than a single registered design. What those workshops shared was a preference for compact pieces with wide feet, short knights, and a queen scaled close to the king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikhail Botvinnik came up through exactly this period, winning the Soviet Championship in 1931 and 1933, and sets of this style are strongly associated with the tournaments of those years. The design here reproduces that pattern rather than any single surviving set, which is the usual and honest position for a reproduction of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-En2rOf2Wlx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-En2rOf2Wlx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-En2rOf2Wlx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eGenuine ebony against antique boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-En2rOf2Wlx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are genuine ebony heartwood rather than ebonised timber. It is dense and close grained, it takes a deep natural black without any dye, and it holds carved detail cleanly. On a set this size it also contributes most of the 1,240g without ballast doing all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light side is antique boxwood, oxidised to a mellow tone instead of left bright. Against ebony the contrast is still clear, but the light pieces read as warm rather than white. It is the pairing that makes the set look like something that has been played with rather than something just unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-En2rOf2Wlx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Short Soviet knight on the 1933 Botvinnik style reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antoniofabiano2.jpg?v=1787369935\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-En2rOf2Wlx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Zf1tSz9Duu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zf1tSz9Duu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 40mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zf1tSz9Duu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40mm king base puts this set on 50mm squares. Because the queen shares that base and the bishop is only slightly narrower at 35mm, the back rank fills more than the king height alone would suggest, so going smaller is not advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the 50mm requirement directly, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square sizing on every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bh9bJv8Hbn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bh9bJv8Hbn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bh9bJv8Hbn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bh9bJv8Hbn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this set worth having is that it does not compromise the Soviet proportions to make them more palatable. A 90mm queen beside a 98mm king on matched 40mm bases is the pattern as it actually was, and genuine ebony rather than ebonised timber is unusual at this size. The caveats are that it is light at roughly 36g a piece, and that the compressed hierarchy makes the back rank harder to scan than an English set if you are used to one. We would recommend it to a player already interested in Soviet era equipment rather than as a first wooden set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bh9bJv8Hbn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted ebony chess pieces with a 98mm king and 90mm queen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_3.jpg?v=1787369935\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bh9bJv8Hbn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Go7wKm4Mha\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ix1aZx6Jes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ix1aZx6Jes\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Cy2fRf7Ttc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Cy2fRf7Ttc page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm. That comes from the 40mm king base rather than the 98mm height. Because the queen shares the same base, going smaller will crowd the back rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the queen almost as tall as the king?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the Soviet convention this set reproduces. Workshops of the 1930s scaled the queen close to the king and put both on the same base diameter, which is a real difference from the English Staunton tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the dark pieces are genuine ebony heartwood (Diospyros ebenum) rather than ebonised or dyed timber. The light pieces are antique boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,240g across 34 pieces, around 36g a piece. That is moderate rather than heavy. Heavier options are available across the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/luxury-chess-pieces\" title=\"Luxury Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Oj1oNc1Izx  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Oj1oNc1Izx { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Oj1oNc1Izx  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Oj1oNc1Izx { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Oj1oNc1Izx  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Oj1oNc1Izx {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.58 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90mm (3.54 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.58 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80mm (3.14 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67mm (2.64 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53mm (2.08 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm (1.95 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony (Diospyros ebenum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,240g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in genuine ebony and antique boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211016622448,"sku":"CB-ICC-048","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_25.jpg?v=1787369934"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1887-turner-teich-staunton-ebony-103mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1887 Turner Teich Staunton Ebony 103mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Da9hBt6Tnb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Da9hBt6Tnb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Da9hBt6Tnb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1887 Turner Teich Staunton Ebony 103mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Da9hBt6Tnb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRussian chess patterns are usually easy to identify and this one is not, which is what makes it interesting. The Tokar Teich set, turned in the Tver region in the late nineteenth century, has a knight cut closer to a Staunton than to anything Soviet, and a bishop with a proper mitre slot that no other Russian pattern uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name translates roughly as Turner Teich, from the Russian word for a lathe worker. Tver workshops were known for exactly that skill, and the set is tall and slender in a way that only a confident turner attempts: a 103mm king on a wide 49mm base, with a 60mm pawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is triple weighted at 1,638g and offered in two light finishes against genuine ebony. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Da9hBt6Tnb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1887 Turner Teich reproduction chess pieces in ebony and antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/8_ed5f4a56-afbd-4a5f-af38-e3ebc8c02a27.jpg?v=1787369920\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Da9hBt6Tnb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Tb8lZj6Fww\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Tb8lZj6Fww\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Tb8lZj6Fww page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Tb8lZj6Fww     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e103mm (4.0 inch) king on a wide 49mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony dark side, with a choice of antiqued or golden antiqued boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple weighted at 1,638g across the full set, around 48g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitre cut bishop, a detail no other Russian pattern of the period carries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Tb8lZj6Fww     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaunton style knight rather than the blunt Soviet head, faithful to the original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall 60mm pawn on a 36mm base, so the front rank has real presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zr6vWv4Jbr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zr6vWv4Jbr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zr6vWv4Jbr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Turner Teich compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zr6vWv4Jbr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet this beside the Soviet patterns in our range and the differences are immediate. Soviet designs are squat, with short knights and compressed hierarchies. The Turner Teich is tall and slender, its knight is properly carved in the English manner, and its bishop carries a mitre slot rather than a plain dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet it beside an English Staunton and a different gap opens. The base is 49mm, which is wider than almost any Staunton of the same 103mm height, and the pawn at 60mm is tall enough to change how the front rank looks entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical consequence is board size: a 49mm base needs 60mm squares. If you want a Russian pattern that fits a standard 55mm board, look at the Soviet designs in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zr6vWv4Jbr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Golden antiqued boxwood option of the Turner Teich reproduction pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_set_21.jpg?v=1787369920\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zr6vWv4Jbr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ch6lHm7Tlq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ch6lHm7Tlq page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eTver, and where this pattern came from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ch6lHm7Tlq     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tver region north west of Moscow had a long established woodturning trade before it had a chess trade, and the two overlapped. Workshops there were producing household turnery in volume, and a chess set is a turning exercise with one carved piece attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat background shows in what the pattern prioritises. The profiles are confident and slender, with narrow necks and clean collars that a less skilled turner would thicken to be safe. The bishop mitre and the Staunton influenced knight suggest the workshop had seen imported English sets and chose which elements to take, which is unusual for Russian work of the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jw4pHc6Nag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jw4pHc6Nag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jw4pHc6Nag page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eAntiqued or golden antiqued, and how they differ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jw4pHc6Nag     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options share the same genuine ebony dark side and the same dimensions, carving and weight. The choice is entirely in the light pieces. Antiqued boxwood is oxidised to a soft aged cream, closest to how a surviving nineteenth century set looks today, and it gives the higher contrast of the two against ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden antiqued boxwood is taken further toward a warm honey tone. Contrast against the ebony is lower and the whole set reads warmer, which suits a display board and a room with warm light. Neither is more authentic than the other; both finishes were in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jw4pHc6Nag  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mitre cut bishop on the 1887 Turner Teich Russian pattern chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/10_c4070ae9-ca62-4d3a-9c37-456869a94c4c.jpg?v=1787369920\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jw4pHc6Nag\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ts7iMh6Uqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ts7iMh6Uqr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 49mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ts7iMh6Uqr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 49mm king base is at the wide end of what Staunton patterns use and it puts the set firmly on 60mm squares. The rook and knight sit on 36mm bases, so there is space behind the royal pieces, but the king and queen together will crowd a 55mm board badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the 60mm requirement directly, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range follows the same convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nq0hUv3Vsm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nq0hUv3Vsm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nq0hUv3Vsm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nq0hUv3Vsm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most distinctive pattern in the batch. A mitre cut bishop and a Staunton style knight on a Russian set of the 1880s is a genuine oddity, and the triple weighting at 1,638g gives it a settled feel that most reproductions at this price do not have. The caveat is the board: a 49mm king base needs 60mm squares, and buyers who assume a 103mm king will fit a standard tournament board will be disappointed. Choose the antiqued light side for contrast and the golden antiqued for warmth, and buy the right board for it either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nq0hUv3Vsm  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Triple weighted Turner Teich chess pieces with a 49mm king base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_set_24__1.jpg?v=1787369920\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nq0hUv3Vsm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ut2eIj7Tdf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Am9bHv0Aud\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Am9bHv0Aud\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Uh0nEn1Gpj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Uh0nEn1Gpj page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That comes from the wide 49mm king base rather than the 103mm height. A standard 55mm tournament board will crowd the royal pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the light pieces. Antiqued boxwood is a soft aged cream with higher contrast against the ebony. Golden antiqued is a warmer honey tone with lower contrast. Dimensions, carving, weighting and the ebony dark side are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the dark pieces are genuine ebony heartwood (Diospyros ebenum) rather than ebonised or dyed timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,638g across 34 pieces, around 48g a piece, and triple weighted. That is heavier than most reproductions in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e of the same king height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Da9hBt6Tnb  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Da9hBt6Tnb { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Da9hBt6Tnb  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Da9hBt6Tnb { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Da9hBt6Tnb  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Da9hBt6Tnb {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Tb8lZj6Fww  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Tb8lZj6Fww { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  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width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e103mm (4.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88mm (3.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86mm (3.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm (2.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm (2.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony (Diospyros ebenum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued or golden antiqued boxwood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple weighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,638g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the finish option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Antiqued Boxwood","offer_id":54211017015664,"sku":"CB-ICC-050","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Golden Antiqued Boxwood","offer_id":54211017048432,"sku":"CB-ICC-044","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/turner_fe9d16e2-d2dd-4751-822a-c2769f7fc0f4.jpg?v=1787369920"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1935-60-soviet-era-sheesham-113mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1935-60 Soviet Era Sheesham 113mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sy1pPi6Wzh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sy1pPi6Wzh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sy1pPi6Wzh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1935-60 Soviet Era Sheesham 113mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sy1pPi6Wzh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quickest way to tell a Soviet set from an English one is to look at the bishop. English bishops carry a mitre with a diagonal slot cut into it, a piece of ecclesiastical shorthand inherited from 1849. This one has no slot at all, and no mitre either. It is a smooth dome, and that was a deliberate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern reproduced here dates from the period between 1935 and 1960, and is associated with the Botvinnik and Flohr match of 1935. Squat bases, contrasting finials on the light pieces, and a 113mm king on a 45mm base give it a look nothing else in the range shares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham on the dark side, natural boxwood on the light, and 1,430g of iron weighted timber across 34 pieces. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sy1pPi6Wzh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1935-60 Soviet era reproduction chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/botvnik4_6152903b-d627-4d09-93ad-18add85a72b5.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sy1pPi6Wzh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Kp3sAv8Ieb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Kp3sAv8Ieb\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Kp3sAv8Ieb page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Kp3sAv8Ieb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e113mm (4.44 inch) king on a 45mm base, sized for 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishops turned without a mitre cut, faithful to the Soviet pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheesham dark side paired with natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble weighted with an iron stud set into every base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Kp3sAv8Ieb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,430g across the full set, around 42g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuff polished rather than lacquered, so the finish resists scratching without gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquat bases and contrasting finials, both hallmarks of the period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Au9yMl7Zzr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Au9yMl7Zzr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Au9yMl7Zzr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1935-60 Soviet pattern compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Au9yMl7Zzr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproductions of English patterns are all working from the same source and the differences between them are matters of degree: a slightly taller king, a narrower base, a knight cut with more or less relief. Soviet reproductions are a different lineage entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the queen reaches 100mm against a 113mm king, a gap of only 13mm where an English set would give you twice that. The bishop drops the mitre. The bases are wide and the finials on the light pieces are finished in a contrasting tone. None of that is a variation on the Staunton theme; it is a different answer to the same problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether that suits you depends on what you want from a board. If you want the familiar English silhouette, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range is the place to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Au9yMl7Zzr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mitreless bishop on the 1935-60 Soviet era reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/BOTVNIKKEEE.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Au9yMl7Zzr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Sg6eMo5Mmk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sg6eMo5Mmk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eBotvinnik, Flohr, and the set behind the match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sg6eMo5Mmk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1935 match between Mikhail Botvinnik and Salo Flohr was one of the defining events of Soviet chess in the interwar years. Botvinnik went on to become world champion and a central figure in the Soviet coaching system that dominated top level chess for decades. Flohr was among the strongest players in Europe at the time and later a significant organiser in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment of that period was produced across regional workshops rather than by a single maker, so the pattern is a family resemblance rather than a single registered design. What the family shares is exactly what you see here: wide feet, compact height differences between the royal pieces, and bishops without the ecclesiastical detailing that English sets kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fb1qZh9Ixi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fb1qZh9Ixi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fb1qZh9Ixi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eIron weighting and a buff polished finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fb1qZh9Ixi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is a moderately dense timber, so the weight in this set comes from an iron stud set into the base of every piece before the green felt goes on. At 1,430g across 34 pieces the average is around 42g, and because the mass sits at the very bottom the pieces settle firmly rather than feeling top heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is buff polish rather than lacquer. Lacquer gives a higher shine and a harder shell, but it sits on top of the timber and can chip. Buff polishing works the surface itself, which resists scratching over years of handling and keeps the sheesham grain visible instead of sealing it under gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fb1qZh9Ixi  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Squat based Soviet era chess pieces with a 113mm sheesham king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/botvinik2.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fb1qZh9Ixi\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Pu6dGx4Lfj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pu6dGx4Lfj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 45mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pu6dGx4Lfj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45mm king base puts this set on 50mm to 55mm squares, and of the two, 55mm is the more comfortable. On a 50mm board the base occupies ninety percent of the square and the back rank will look packed, which is authentic to how club equipment was actually used but not to everyone's taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jj3nZn0Isl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jj3nZn0Isl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jj3nZn0Isl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jj3nZn0Isl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mitreless bishop is the reason to own this set. It is the single clearest visual marker of a Soviet pattern and most reproductions quietly restore the mitre because buyers expect it. This one does not, and the compressed king to queen gap backs it up. The caveats are practical: a 45mm base on a 50mm board is very tight, so buy the 55mm board, and at roughly 42g a piece it is moderately rather than heavily weighted. We would recommend it to someone who already knows what they are looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jj3nZn0Isl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Contrasting finials on the 1935-60 Soviet era reproduction pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/BOTVNIKKKK.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jj3nZn0Isl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Oq7nBc8Jrc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Gs6cBv7Wig\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Gs6cBv7Wig\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Jd6kRu1Roo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Jd6kRu1Roo page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm, and 55mm is the better choice. That comes from the 45mm king base rather than the 113mm height. On 50mm squares the base fills almost the whole square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy do the bishops have no mitre?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the Soviet pattern this set reproduces. Workshops of the period turned the bishop as a plain dome without the diagonal mitre cut that English Staunton sets carry. It is a deliberate feature, not a missing detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow are the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble weighted, with an iron stud set into the base of each piece under thick green felt. Total set weight is around 1,430g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is buff polish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finish worked into the timber surface rather than laid over it like lacquer. It keeps the sheesham grain visible and resists scratching, at the cost of a lower shine. 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e113mm (4.44 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.77 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm (3.93 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90mm (3.54 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82mm (3.22 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65mm (2.55 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59mm (2.32 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuff polished, not lacquered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,430g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in sheesham and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54212852842864,"sku":"CB-ICC-024","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/botvnikk7_29767b86-2acb-4e05-819d-5599bef82f8a.jpg?v=1787382963"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1904-american-chess-co-tournament-97mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1904 American Chess Co. Tournament 97mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Um7sMs3Mfe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Um7sMs3Mfe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Um7sMs3Mfe page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1904 American Chess Co. Tournament 97mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Um7sMs3Mfe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bishop and the knight on this set are exactly the same height. Both stand 76mm on a 38mm base, which almost never happens: the bishop is conventionally the taller of the two by five millimetres or more, and the step between them is one of the things that makes a back rank legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Chess Company took a different view in 1904. Levelling the two minor pieces gives the rank a pairing rather than a staircase, and for a tournament set that had to be read quickly from a seated position it worked well enough to stay in official use for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo options are offered: genuine ebony with natural boxwood, or ebonised wood with antique boxwood. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Um7sMs3Mfe  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1904 American Chess Company reproduction pieces in ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_2f821703-1156-4a7c-bfa3-8875b049404b.jpg?v=1787382986\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Um7sMs3Mfe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ea2jUv7Ans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ea2jUv7Ans\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ea2jUv7Ans page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ea2jUv7Ans     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97mm (3.81 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop and knight both at 76mm on matched 38mm bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of genuine ebony with natural boxwood, or ebonised with antique boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted with an iron stud set into every base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ea2jUv7Ans     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,472g in ebony and 1,230g in ebonised, reflecting the denser timber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt on every base, cut to envelop the foot completely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of a pattern used in American and international tournament play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fd8iJt5Gtd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fd8iJt5Gtd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fd8iJt5Gtd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1904 American reproduction compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fd8iJt5Gtd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean reproductions dominate this category, and for good reason: the patterns that mattered historically were English, Russian and continental. American designs of the same period are much less reproduced, which makes this one genuinely uncommon on an Australian board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it shares with its European contemporaries is the tournament brief: a 97mm king, a 42mm base, standard 55mm squares. What it does not share is the levelled officer rank, and that is the reason to choose it over a more familiar pattern of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two options differ in more than colour. Genuine ebony brings the set to 1,472g while the ebonised option sits at 1,230g, so the ebony version is noticeably the more substantial of the two. Compare against the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e for heavier options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fd8iJt5Gtd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised and antique boxwood 1904 American Chess Co. tournament pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_35844cbf-1d5e-4f54-b824-4843a328b2c1.jpg?v=1787382985\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fd8iJt5Gtd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Nk5eKd8Qxl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nk5eKd8Qxl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe American Chess Company and the 1904 pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nk5eKd8Qxl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Chess Company was founded in the nineteenth century and became a significant producer of wooden sets in a market otherwise dominated by imports from England. Its equipment was used in official tournaments in the United States and abroad, which gave the patterns a reach that a purely domestic maker would not have had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1904 design was aimed squarely at serious play. The proportions are conservative, the ornament is minimal, and the only real departure from English convention is the levelled bishop and knight. That restraint is what let the design last: it does nothing to draw attention away from the position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pr6iBk4Hjg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pr6iBk4Hjg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pr6iBk4Hjg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eEbony or ebonised, and the weight difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pr6iBk4Hjg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony option uses genuine ebony heartwood against natural boxwood. It is the higher contrast pairing, the timber is dense and close grained, and the whole set comes in at 1,472g. Carved detail on the knight holds a cleaner edge in ebony than in any stained timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebonised option pairs ebonised wood with antique boxwood, so both sides are softened: the dark side is a deep uniform black without grain, and the light side is oxidised to an aged tone rather than left bright. At 1,230g it is the lighter set by 242g, which is a difference you feel immediately in a pawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pr6iBk4Hjg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Matched height bishop and knight on the 1904 American reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_433f217c-ac8c-4cbf-852e-1f87c640229d.jpg?v=1787382985\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Pr6iBk4Hjg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Je5xKm3Aax\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Je5xKm3Aax page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 42mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Je5xKm3Aax     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, standard tournament sizing. The officers sit on 38mm and the rook on 39mm, so the back rank fills evenly without any single piece crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range follows the same convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Yv0yTt7Ccl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Yv0yTt7Ccl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yv0yTt7Ccl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yv0yTt7Ccl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe levelled bishop and knight is the detail that makes this set worth carrying, and it is the kind of thing you either notice immediately or not at all. American patterns from this period are rarely reproduced, so if you want something on the board that other players will not recognise, this is a good candidate. Two caveats. The ebonised option at 1,230g is the lighter of the two by a meaningful margin, so choose ebony if weight matters to you. And the levelled officers do make a crowded middlegame fractionally harder to scan than a conventional stepped rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Yv0yTt7Ccl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Iron weighted 1904 tournament chess pieces with a 97mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/13_063f62b4-2db0-4f3e-a3a3-a780d5446c4a.jpg?v=1787382985\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Yv0yTt7Ccl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Sy1gZd9Kgd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Eo1dSy9Wkh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Eo1dSy9Wkh\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Uj7pXo7Pla\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Uj7pXo7Pla page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 42mm king base rather than the 97mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are the bishop and knight the same height?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the 1904 pattern this set reproduces. Both stand 76mm on matched 38mm bases, where a conventional Staunton would make the bishop taller. It is a deliberate feature of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony option is genuine ebony heartwood with natural boxwood, at 1,472g, and gives the higher contrast. The ebonised option is ebonised wood with antique boxwood, at 1,230g, and reads warmer and softer. Dimensions and carving are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow are the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighted with an iron stud set into each base under thick green felt. The ebony option is heavier overall because the timber itself is denser. Heavier sets are available across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Um7sMs3Mfe  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Um7sMs3Mfe { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Um7sMs3Mfe  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Um7sMs3Mfe { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Um7sMs3Mfe  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Um7sMs3Mfe {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97mm (3.81 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.69 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85mm (3.34 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.03 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.03 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop and knight base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56mm (2.24 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.53 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48mm (1.89 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony or ebonised wood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood with ebony, antique boxwood with ebonised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,472g in ebony, 1,230g 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebony","offer_id":54212853432688,"sku":"CB-AS279-B","price":559.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54212854088048,"sku":"CB-AS279","price":509.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/americanchessset23.jpg?v=1787382985"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1849-original-staunton-triple-weighted-ebony-115mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1849 Original Staunton Triple Weighted 115mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Un4eTz0Ofx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Un4eTz0Ofx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Un4eTz0Ofx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1849 Original Staunton Triple Weighted 115mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Un4eTz0Ofx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour officers, one base diameter. On this set the queen, bishop, knight and rook all stand on 43mm, which means the entire back rank either side of the king shares a single footprint. It is the detail that separates a faithful 1849 reproduction from a modern set wearing the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other giveaway is the queen. At 89mm against a 115mm king she is 26mm shorter, a gap far wider than any modern set allows. Early Staunton design put real distance between the king and everything else, and later makers steadily closed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes now: genuine ebony with antiqued boxwood, or a painted crimson and ivory white pair. Both triple weighted, both on identical dimensions. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Un4eTz0Ofx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1849 Original Staunton chess pieces in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_eecc5767-b0c7-4414-99f6-dbf5a24a1666.jpg?v=1787382987\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Un4eTz0Ofx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Yl5xDy2Nxa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Yl5xDy2Nxa\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Yl5xDy2Nxa page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Yl5xDy2Nxa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115mm (4.52 inch) king on a 48mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo finishes: genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood, or painted crimson and ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen, bishop, knight and rook all on a matched 43mm base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple weighted, 1,980g in ebony and 1,750g in the painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Yl5xDy2Nxa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89mm queen against a 115mm king, the wide gap the original pattern had\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurned rings and thick green felt on every base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved knights cut to the earliest Staunton profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Np5yXe1Ujg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Np5yXe1Ujg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Np5yXe1Ujg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two finishes compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Np5yXe1Ujg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony option is the traditional one. Genuine ebony heartwood against antiqued boxwood, oxidised to a mellow tone rather than left bright, which is how surviving nineteenth century sets look today rather than how they looked new. It weighs 1,980g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painted option replaces both timbers with boxwood, finished in crimson on the dark side and ivory white on the light. Painted sets were made throughout the period and the crimson and ivory pairing is a period combination rather than a modern invention. It weighs 1,750g, the 230g difference being boxwood standing in for the denser ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are identical, so this is a decision about how the set looks and how much you want to spend on timber. Both sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Np5yXe1Ujg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1849 Original Staunton chess pieces in painted crimson and ivory white\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/paintedchess2.jpg?v=1787442621\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Np5yXe1Ujg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-If9lAx3Eib\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-If9lAx3Eib page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOne base for every officer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-If9lAx3Eib     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1849 design was engineered for a lathe. Every piece except the knight is a profile spun against a metal guide, and the fewer distinct base diameters a workshop has to set up, the faster and more consistent the output. Giving the queen, bishop, knight and rook a single 43mm foot was a manufacturing decision before it was an aesthetic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it produces on the board is an unusually even back rank, with only the king stepping outside the pattern on its 48mm base. Later makers introduced graded bases to give the pieces more individual character, which looks better in a photograph and moves further from the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Du8cZv9Hwl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Du8cZv9Hwl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Du8cZv9Hwl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy a painted set is not a lesser set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Du8cZv9Hwl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted chess pieces carry a reputation as the budget option, and for modern mass produced sets that is usually fair. It was not true in the nineteenth century, when paint was a legitimate finish chosen for contrast and for the way it survived candlelight and gaslight better than dark timber did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crimson and ivory pairing gives the highest contrast of anything we sell. Under poor light, or across a table at distance, it reads faster than ebony against boxwood. What it gives up is grain: the pieces read as form and colour rather than as timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Du8cZv9Hwl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebony 1849 Original Staunton pieces with a 115mm king and matched officer bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/22_cda0b029-2641-4a82-8d88-61a15e7858ef.jpg?v=1787382987\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Du8cZv9Hwl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Nm7bDv2Gmt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nm7bDv2Gmt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 48mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nm7bDv2Gmt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 48mm king base puts this set on 60mm squares. The matched 43mm officers help: because six of the eight back rank pieces share one footprint, the rank fills evenly and there is no single piece crowding its neighbours the way a wide rook would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the 60mm requirement directly. If 60mm is more board than you have room for, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/reproduction-1849-original-staunton-heavy-ebony-95mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1849 Original Staunton 95mm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etournament sized 1849 at 95mm\u003c\/a\u003e runs the same pattern on 50mm to 55mm squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sp1cAo7Kkt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sp1cAo7Kkt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sp1cAo7Kkt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sp1cAo7Kkt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 1849 reproductions we carry, this is the one I would actually play with. The matched 43mm officer bases are correct to the source, the triple weighting is substantial without being unwieldy, and the 89mm queen against a 115mm king is the proportion the original had rather than the one modern eyes expect. The painted crimson and ivory option is worth taking seriously rather than dismissing as the cheap choice: it is a period finish and it reads faster than ebony in poor light. The caveats are unchanged. It needs 60mm squares, and the low queen looks wrong to anyone accustomed to a modern set until they have played a few games with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sp1cAo7Kkt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the painted crimson and ivory 1849 Original Staunton pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_3e480854-655e-4fee-af02-bab53d17f13e.jpg?v=1787442621\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sp1cAo7Kkt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Hs9kMl2Dpn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ts8jPq6Vyk\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ts8jPq6Vyk\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-If2oFu4Dzd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-If2oFu4Dzd page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That comes from the 48mm king base rather than the 115mm height. If that is more board than you have room for, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/reproduction-1849-original-staunton-heavy-ebony-95mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1849 Original Staunton 95mm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etournament sized 1849 at 95mm\u003c\/a\u003e runs the same pattern smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two finishes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony option pairs genuine ebony heartwood with antiqued boxwood and weighs 1,980g. The painted option is boxwood throughout, finished crimson and ivory white, and weighs 1,750g. Dimensions are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the queen so much shorter than the king?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 26mm gap is what the original 1849 pattern had. Later makers narrowed it steadily, so modern sets put the queen much closer to the king. This reproduction keeps the original spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the painted finish durable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a hard finish over boxwood and it resists handling well. As with any painted or lacquered surface, avoid dropping the pieces on a hard floor and store them so they are not knocking together loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Un4eTz0Ofx  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Un4eTz0Ofx { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Un4eTz0Ofx  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Un4eTz0Ofx { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Un4eTz0Ofx  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Un4eTz0Ofx {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Yl5xDy2Nxa  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Yl5xDy2Nxa { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  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#SPACER-Hs9kMl2Dpn {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_heading-Ts8jPq6Vyk { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  #HEADING-Ts8jPq6Vyk {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #ACCORDIAN-If2oFu4Dzd {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } \n  \n  @media (max-width: 798px) {\n          #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Un4eTz0Ofx {\n    \n  }      #WHATS_INCLUDED-Yl5xDy2Nxa {\n    \n  }      #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Np5yXe1Ujg {\n    \n  }      #TEXT_BLOCK-If9lAx3Eib {\n    \n  }      #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Du8cZv9Hwl {\n    \n  }      #TEXT_BLOCK-Nm7bDv2Gmt {\n    \n  }      #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sp1cAo7Kkt {\n    \n  }      #SPACER-Hs9kMl2Dpn {\n    \n  }      #HEADING-Ts8jPq6Vyk {\n    \n  }      #ACCORDIAN-If2oFu4Dzd {\n    \n  }    \n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115mm (4.52 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48mm (1.88 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89mm (3.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.03 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.79 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm (2.48 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43mm (1.69 inch), queen, bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm (1.96 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34mm (1.33 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony, or painted crimson boxwood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued boxwood, or ivory white boxwood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple weighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,980g in ebony, 1,750g in the painted finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Genuine Ebony","offer_id":54212853530992,"sku":"CB-R0369N","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Crimson and Ivory","offer_id":54215141982576,"sku":"CB-R0369","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiqye.png?v=1787382987"},{"product_id":"reproduction-hungarian-100mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Hungarian 100mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pg9lGg3Xmy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pg9lGg3Xmy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pg9lGg3Xmy page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Hungarian 100mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pg9lGg3Xmy     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set has no cross on the king and no mitre cut on the bishop. Neither is an omission. The original pattern was designed in socialist era Hungary in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and religious symbolism was deliberately left out of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat replaces it is pure geometry. The king is a turned finial on a plain shaft, the bishop a smooth dome, and the pieces are identified by silhouette and proportion alone. It is a rigorously secular chess set, and it looks like nothing else on a board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe originals were built for tournament use with wide bases and no weighting at all. This reproduction keeps the bases and adds the weight, at 1,300g across 34 pieces, in sheesham or ebonised wood against natural boxwood. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pg9lGg3Xmy  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduced Hungarian chess pieces in sheesham and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/hungarian_25.jpg?v=1787382999\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Pg9lGg3Xmy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Rb0iWn5Xfv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Rb0iWn5Xfv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Rb0iWn5Xfv page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Rb0iWn5Xfv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mm (3.93 inch) king on a 41mm base, sized for 52mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cross on the king and no mitre cut on the bishop, faithful to the original design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of sheesham or ebonised dark pieces, both against natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,300g across the full set, weighted where the originals were not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Rb0iWn5Xfv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall 87mm bishop, only 3mm shorter than the queen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide bases throughout, carried over from the tournament originals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt cut to envelop the foot of every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ve0qFj9Csp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ve0qFj9Csp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ve0qFj9Csp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Reproduced Hungarian compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ve0qFj9Csp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every pattern we carry traces back to the 1849 Staunton design, which encoded the pieces as symbols: a cross for the king, a coronet for the queen, a mitre for the bishop. Strip those out and you have to make the pieces legible some other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hungarian design does it with height and proportion. The king is the tallest thing on the board by a clear margin at 100mm; the queen and bishop sit close together at 90mm and 87mm; the pawn drops all the way to 47mm, less than half the king. The rank reads as a gradient rather than a set of emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a few games to adjust, and some players never do. If you want the familiar symbols, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range is where to look. If you want a design with an actual argument behind it, this is the more interesting set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ve0qFj9Csp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised and natural boxwood Reproduced Hungarian chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/website_2.jpg?v=1787382999\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ve0qFj9Csp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Hr9iBs7Fem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hr9iBs7Fem page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhere the design came from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hr9iBs7Fem     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original sets were produced in Hungary in the late 1970s and early 1980s for tournament use. The brief was practical rather than ideological in its details, but the removal of the crown and the mitre reflected the official secularism of the period, and the workshops designed around it rather than treating it as a constraint to work around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat they produced was equipment first. Wide bases so the pieces stood up on a tournament table, generous height differences so the rank could be read at a glance, and no weighting at all, because ballast cost money and the bases did the job. The reproduction keeps the geometry and adds the weight modern players expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wk6mSd0Suy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wk6mSd0Suy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wk6mSd0Suy page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA 100mm king and a 47mm pawn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wk6mSd0Suy     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ratio between the tallest and shortest piece is one of the least discussed numbers in chess set design, and it does more work than almost anything else. Here it is unusually wide: a 100mm king against a 47mm pawn, so the pawn is under half the height of the king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical effect is that the front rank sits well below the officers behind it and never obscures them. In a closed position with pawns locked in the centre, the back rank stays fully visible from a seated position, which is exactly what a tournament design should deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wk6mSd0Suy  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Crownless king and mitreless bishop on the Reproduced Hungarian set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/americanchesspieces.jpg?v=1787382999\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wk6mSd0Suy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Mp1rJo8Vtl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mp1rJo8Vtl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 41mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mp1rJo8Vtl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 41mm king base puts this set on 52mm squares, which sits between the two common tournament sizes. A 50mm board will work and will look tight; a 55mm board will work and will leave slightly more space than the design intends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, so you can find the closest match to 52mm directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Uj7jVe6Vbv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Uj7jVe6Vbv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uj7jVe6Vbv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uj7jVe6Vbv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most conceptually interesting set in the batch. Removing the cross and the mitre forces the design to carry all the information in proportion, and the wide king to pawn ratio is how it succeeds: the front rank never hides the back one. The caveats are real though. Players who read pieces by their emblems rather than their outlines will find it slower at first, and the 52mm square size falls between the two standard board dimensions, so you are choosing between slightly tight and slightly loose. Worth it for the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Uj7jVe6Vbv  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted Hungarian pattern chess pieces with a 100mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/wooden_chess_set_34.jpg?v=1787382999\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Uj7jVe6Vbv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ld7nAh4Jzy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Xy8aIs7Riq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Xy8aIs7Riq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Zv8pEq7Uyu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Zv8pEq7Uyu page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 52mm, from the 41mm king base. That falls between the two standard sizes, so a 50mm board will look slightly tight and a 55mm board slightly loose. Both are usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is there no cross on the king or mitre on the bishop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Hungarian pattern was designed without religious symbols in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The reproduction is faithful to that. The pieces are identified by height and silhouette instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich timber should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions, carving and weight are identical. Sheesham is a warm mid brown Indian rosewood with visible grain and moderate contrast against the boxwood. Ebonised is near black with high contrast and little visible grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWere the originals weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The originals relied on wide bases for stability and carried no ballast at all. This reproduction keeps the wide bases and adds weighting, bringing the set to around 1,300g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pg9lGg3Xmy  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pg9lGg3Xmy { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pg9lGg3Xmy  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Pg9lGg3Xmy { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pg9lGg3Xmy  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pg9lGg3Xmy {\n    margin-bottom: 10px; 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm (3.93 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41mm (1.63 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90mm (3.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.49 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e87mm (3.43 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.02 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.30 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47mm (1.86 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.40 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham or ebonised boxwood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo cross on the king, no mitre cut on the bishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,300g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the timber option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54212853596528,"sku":"CB-AS276-T","price":409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54212854186352,"sku":"CB-AS276","price":409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/hungarian_chess_pieces_sheesham_wood.jpg?v=1787382999"},{"product_id":"reproduction-william-hallett-bud-rosewood-91mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction William Hallett Bud Rosewood 91mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bv2fEa1Jmv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bv2fEa1Jmv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bv2fEa1Jmv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction William Hallett Bud Rosewood 91mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bv2fEa1Jmv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the gap between the queen and the bishop on this set. The queen stands 84mm; the bishop stands 60mm. That is a 24mm drop in one step, and no set designed after 1849 does anything like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish makers before the Staunton standard built pieces that way on purpose. The royal pair towered, and everything behind them was cut down to a size that could be produced quickly and would not clutter the board. William Hallett was working in that tradition in the early nineteenth century, and this reproduces his proportions rather than modernising them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud rosewood against boxwood, 930g across 34 pieces, on a 91mm king. It sits within our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bv2fEa1Jmv  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduction William Hallett chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img4980.jpg?v=1787387153\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bv2fEa1Jmv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Sd5fHu7Ovw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Sd5fHu7Ovw\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Sd5fHu7Ovw page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Sd5fHu7Ovw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91mm (3.65 inch) king on a 38mm base, sized for 45mm to 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e84mm queen dropping to a 60mm bishop, a pre-Staunton English hierarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBud rosewood dark side paired with boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e930g across the full set, a deliberately light historical set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Sd5fHu7Ovw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact officers on 32mm bases that keep the board open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand polished for a lasting shine rather than a lacquered shell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kx5vIo5Boo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kx5vIo5Boo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kx5vIo5Boo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the William Hallett compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kx5vIo5Boo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions in our range descend from the 1849 Staunton design or from Soviet patterns that answered it. Both traditions step down gradually from king to pawn, because a graded hierarchy is easier to read across a hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is older thinking. The king and queen are the set; the officers are support. On a board it looks strange for the first few games and then starts to make sense, because a rank of low officers behind two tall royals is genuinely easy to scan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical consequences are a small board and a light set. A 38mm base wants 45mm to 50mm squares, and at 930g this is the lightest set in the batch. Anyone wanting mass should look at the triple weighted options in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kx5vIo5Boo  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tall king and low officers on the William Hallett reproduction set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img4987.jpg?v=1787387153\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kx5vIo5Boo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Rr0tKo6Pdi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rr0tKo6Pdi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eEnglish chess sets before the standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rr0tKo6Pdi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the middle of the nineteenth century there was no agreed pattern. English workshops turned what sold, and a recognisable house style emerged around tall kings, tall queens, and everything else kept small. Bishops were often barely taller than pawns, and rooks were squat cylinders that took almost no time on the lathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe economics explain most of it. The royal pieces were the ones a buyer examined, so that is where the work went. The Staunton design of 1849 rejected the whole approach in favour of pieces that could be identified instantly by anyone, and within a generation older patterns like this one had disappeared from serious play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qj1rZb0Vzg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qj1rZb0Vzg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qj1rZb0Vzg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA light set, and what that means in the hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qj1rZb0Vzg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 930g across 34 pieces this averages around 27g, which is genuinely light. The officers are small and the ballast in them is modest, so the set lifts and places quickly and never feels like work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade is stability. A 32mm base under a 60mm bishop is fine on a level table and will move if the board is knocked. This is a set for a desk or a display board rather than for a club night on a wobbly trestle, and it is worth being clear about that before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qj1rZb0Vzg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Boxwood light side of the William Hallett reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chesspieces23.jpg?v=1787387153\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qj1rZb0Vzg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Pw4aRy3Iug\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pw4aRy3Iug page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 38mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pw4aRy3Iug     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 38mm king base puts this set on 45mm to 50mm squares, which is smaller than most boards in circulation. The compact officers mean the back rank will not look crowded even at 45mm, but a standard 55mm tournament board will leave the pieces looking lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board ships with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match the smaller requirement directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fu1oRm5Fho\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fu1oRm5Fho\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fu1oRm5Fho page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fu1oRm5Fho     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a set for someone who already knows what a pre-Staunton English pattern looks like and wants one on the board. The 24mm drop from queen to bishop is the whole point and it is faithfully done. Two caveats, both firm. It is light at roughly 27g a piece, with narrow officer bases that will move if the table gets knocked, so it belongs on a desk rather than at a club. And it needs a 45mm to 50mm board, which most people do not own. Buy the board with it or you will be disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fu1oRm5Fho  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood William Hallett chess pieces with a 91mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img5028.jpg?v=1787387153\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fu1oRm5Fho\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Fi0jPy7Bpv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Zg5bFu4Uyh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Zg5bFu4Uyh\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Bj3uNg7Tgk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Bj3uNg7Tgk page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 45mm to 50mm, from the 38mm king base. That is smaller than standard tournament sizing, and a 55mm board will leave the pieces looking lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the bishop so much shorter than the queen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 24mm drop between the two is characteristic of English sets made before the 1849 Staunton standard. The royal pieces carried the design and the officers were kept small. It is reproduced deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e930g across 34 pieces, around 27g a piece. It is the lightest set in this part of the range and is best suited to a desk or display board rather than club use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this a playable set or a display set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, with a caveat. The proportions read clearly and the pieces move well, but the narrow officer bases make it less forgiving of a knocked table than a modern tournament set from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bv2fEa1Jmv  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bv2fEa1Jmv { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bv2fEa1Jmv  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Bv2fEa1Jmv { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bv2fEa1Jmv  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm (2.30 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm (1.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm (1.2 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e26mm (1.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBud rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e930g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm to 50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54213125833072,"sku":"CB-AS262","price":519.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1_1.jpg?v=1787387153"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1937-stockholm-olympiad-sheesham-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1937 Stockholm Olympiad Sheesham 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ee5pFv9Pqa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ee5pFv9Pqa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ee5pFv9Pqa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1937 Stockholm Olympiad Sheesham 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ee5pFv9Pqa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seventh Chess Olympiad ran in Stockholm from 31 July to 14 August 1937. The equipment was not made for the event: the organisers used a Swedish club set already in circulation since 1931, most likely designed by Gustaf Nyholm, who had been Sweden's strongest player through the first decades of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the club origins in the proportions. The queen reaches 87mm against a 96mm king, only nine millimetres behind, while the bishop drops to 73mm and the pawn all the way to 43mm. It is a set where the royal pair dominates and the front rank stays well out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham against boxwood, iron weighted to 1,138g. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ee5pFv9Pqa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1937 Stockholm Olympiad reproduction chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc6470_copy_2_1.jpg?v=1787387138\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ee5pFv9Pqa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Gb0sDe8Gpq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Gb0sDe8Gpq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Gb0sDe8Gpq page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Gb0sDe8Gpq     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm (3.75 inch) king on a 41mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e87mm queen standing only nine millimetres below the king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e43mm pawn, less than half the king height, keeping the front rank low\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheesham dark side paired with boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Gb0sDe8Gpq     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted with an iron stud set into every base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,138g across the full set, around 33g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the 1931 Swedish club pattern used at the 1937 Olympiad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Of7cFn6Ehk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Of7cFn6Ehk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Of7cFn6Ehk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1937 Stockholm compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Of7cFn6Ehk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tournament reproductions we carry are of sets commissioned for the event they are named after. This one is different: it reproduces an ordinary Swedish club set from 1931 that happened to be good enough that the Olympiad organisers saw no reason to commission anything better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat shows in the design. There is no ornament anywhere, the turning is economical, and the only piece with hand work in it is the knight. What it does have is a very clear reading hierarchy, with a near matched royal pair at the top and a low front rank that never obscures the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a light set at 1,138g. Anyone wanting more mass in a reproduction of similar height should compare against the heavier options in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Of7cFn6Ehk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tall queen and low officers on the 1937 Stockholm Olympiad reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc6474_copy_2.jpg?v=1787387138\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Of7cFn6Ehk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Lc9nTm3Oqu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lc9nTm3Oqu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eStockholm 1937, and the set that was already there\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lc9nTm3Oqu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1937 Olympiad was an open team tournament with an unofficial women's event alongside it, organised by FIDE and held over two weeks in Stockholm. The United States took the gold medal, with a match against Sweden decided in a game between Isaac Kashdan and Gosta Stoltz that Stoltz was winning until he lost control in time trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces on that board were a club set that had been in use since 1931. Gustaf Nyholm is credited with the design, one of a pair he produced. Reproducing a working club set rather than a showpiece is unusual, and it is why this pattern is so plain: it was made to be used every week, not admired once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Xf6dXf5Alz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Xf6dXf5Alz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xf6dXf5Alz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA near matched royal pair and a low front rank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xf6dXf5Alz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine millimetre gap between the 96mm king and the 87mm queen is small by modern standards, where fifteen to twenty is typical. Below them the drop is steep: the bishop is 73mm, fourteen millimetres behind the queen, and the knight 63mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pawn is where it becomes obvious. At 43mm it is under half the king's height, so a locked pawn chain sits well below the officers behind it and never blocks the view across the board. For a tournament set assessed on how quickly a player can read a position, that ratio does more work than any amount of carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Xf6dXf5Alz  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 1937 Stockholm Olympiad chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc6495_copy_1.jpg?v=1787387138\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Xf6dXf5Alz\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Au7dNa9Asm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Au7dNa9Asm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 41mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Au7dNa9Asm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 41mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, standard tournament sizing. The officers sit on 36mm to 37mm and the pawn on 31mm, so the board stays open even with the full back rank in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range follows the same convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Iy8lOl9Oke\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Iy8lOl9Oke\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Iy8lOl9Oke page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Iy8lOl9Oke     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this worth carrying is that it reproduces a set that was chosen on merit rather than commissioned for show. The king to pawn ratio is the tell: at 96mm against 43mm the front rank never gets in the way, which is exactly what you want for two weeks of serious chess. It is plain to the point of austere, so anyone shopping on carving or ornament should look elsewhere, and at roughly 33g a piece it is light against a modern tournament set. Buy it for the proportions and the provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Iy8lOl9Oke  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Iron weighted sheesham chess pieces with a 96mm king and 41mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc6535_copy.jpg?v=1787387138\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Iy8lOl9Oke\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Jo4oZm6Dpu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Qy8eGs9Cnn\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Qy8eGs9Cnn\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Qs7iZn8Frd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Qs7iZn8Frd page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 41mm king base rather than the 96mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWas this set made for the 1937 Olympiad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is the interesting part. It reproduces a Swedish club set already in use since 1931, credited to Gustaf Nyholm, which the Olympiad organisers adopted rather than commissioning something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the pawn so short?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 43mm it is under half the 96mm king height. That keeps the front rank low so a locked pawn chain never obscures the officers behind it, which is a real advantage in long tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow are the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighted with an iron stud set into each base under thick green felt. Total set weight is around 1,138g, roughly 33g a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set. Other reproductions are in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ee5pFv9Pqa  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ee5pFv9Pqa { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ee5pFv9Pqa  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Ee5pFv9Pqa { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ee5pFv9Pqa  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ee5pFv9Pqa {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm (2.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43mm (1.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm (1.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham (Dalbergia sissoo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted with an iron stud in each base, thick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,138g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54213125964144,"sku":"CB-AS252-T","price":449.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc6472_copy_2.jpg?v=1787387138"},{"product_id":"austrian-coffee-house-old-vienna-v2-0-ebonised-98mm-chess-pieces","title":"Austrian Coffee House Old Vienna V2.0 Ebonised 98mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vf9tVo9Laq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vf9tVo9Laq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vf9tVo9Laq page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eAustrian Coffee House Old Vienna V2.0 Ebonised 98mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vf9tVo9Laq     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVienna's coffee houses were where central European chess actually happened for the better part of a century. Players sat for hours at small marble topped tables, often with a newspaper, a cup and a second game going alongside. The equipment adapted to that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read it in the proportions. The king is a full 98mm but the rook drops to 53mm and the pawn to 46mm, so the front of the board stays very low. On a crowded table where the board is one of several things competing for space, that keeps the position legible from an awkward angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pawn also sits on a 33mm base, nearly as wide as the 36mm officers, so it stays put when a sleeve goes past. Ebonised against antique boxwood, in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vf9tVo9Laq  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Austrian Coffee House Old Vienna chess pieces in ebonised and antique boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_3d6e192b-0b85-4072-9ec4-257a13dc728e.jpg?v=1787390062\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vf9tVo9Laq\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Wg4yFp3Ett\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Wg4yFp3Ett\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Wg4yFp3Ett page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Wg4yFp3Ett     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98mm (3.8 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 50mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow 53mm rook and 46mm pawn that keep the front of the board clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePawn on a 33mm base, nearly as wide as the 36mm officers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised dark side with an antique boxwood light side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Wg4yFp3Ett     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,172g across the full set, around 34g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersion 2.0 of the reproduction, revised from the earlier release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kn0tQi1Toa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kn0tQi1Toa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kn0tQi1Toa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Old Vienna compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kn0tQi1Toa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTournament reproductions are designed for a player sitting square to the board with nothing else on the table. Coffee house sets were not. They had to work at an angle, in poor light, on a small surface, next to a cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design answers that with an exaggerated height range. From a 98mm king down to a 46mm pawn is a wider spread than a tournament set uses, and it means the back rank stays visible over the front one no matter where you are sitting. The wide pawn base handles the knocks that a crowded table produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you give up is elegance of line: a 53mm rook next to a 98mm king looks stubby beside a graded tournament set. Compare against the more conventional patterns in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kn0tQi1Toa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Low rook and short pawn on the Old Vienna coffee house reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_7dea17ce-a91c-40d6-abc6-63975a00e045.jpg?v=1787390062\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kn0tQi1Toa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Wz0gUk6Bft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wz0gUk6Bft page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChess in the Viennese coffee house\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wz0gUk6Bft     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the middle of the nineteenth century, Vienna's coffee houses functioned as the city's chess clubs. A player could arrive alone, find a game, and stay for the afternoon. Cafés kept sets behind the counter and the strongest players in the city were regulars at particular addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment used that way takes a beating and gets read from odd angles. The pattern that emerged favoured a tall king for authority, low minor pieces that stayed out of the sightline, and wide bases everywhere because a café table is never as clear or as steady as a tournament one. This reproduction keeps all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Uc8nTk4Xfk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Uc8nTk4Xfk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uc8nTk4Xfk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eEbonised against antique boxwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uc8nTk4Xfk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, stained through to a deep even black rather than being a naturally dark timber. The light pieces are antiqued, oxidised to a warm aged tone instead of left bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat combination gives clear separation without the harshness of black against white, which suits a set meant to look like it has been in use for decades. It also means the light side will not look newly turned, which is the intended effect rather than a defect. If you want maximum contrast under club lighting, a natural boxwood pairing reads faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Uc8nTk4Xfk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the Austrian Coffee House Old Vienna chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/7_22cf56ef-0925-4623-8ef2-66a43645007f.jpg?v=1787390062\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Uc8nTk4Xfk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Mf0yOd6Qqo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mf0yOd6Qqo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 42mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mf0yOd6Qqo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm king base gives a range of 50mm to 60mm squares. At 50mm the set reads tight and authentically crowded; at 60mm each piece has clear space. Standard 55mm sits comfortably between and is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists square sizing on every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tf3xQo3Mpb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tf3xQo3Mpb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tf3xQo3Mpb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tf3xQo3Mpb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions here are the interesting part and they are genuinely functional rather than decorative. A 98mm king over a 46mm pawn is a much wider spread than a tournament set uses, and it does exactly what a coffee house set needs to do: keep the back rank readable from a bad angle over a crowded front rank. The wide pawn base is the same thinking. Two caveats. It looks stubby beside a graded tournament set, and the antiqued light side deliberately lowers contrast, so this is a set for good light and unhurried games rather than for blitz under a club strip light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tf3xQo3Mpb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised Old Vienna chess pieces with a 98mm king and 42mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_8da94486-ef9e-4d06-a955-91a6856917e7.jpg?v=1787390061\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tf3xQo3Mpb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Lt5bYt0Wgv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ht6vFv4Iwh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ht6vFv4Iwh\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-At1lJg3Khl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-At1lJg3Khl page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 60mm, from the 42mm king base. 55mm is the safe middle choice. 50mm gives a tight, authentically crowded look and 60mm gives each piece clear space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are the rook and pawn so short?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is characteristic of coffee house sets. A 53mm rook and 46mm pawn under a 98mm king keep the front of the board low so the back rank stays visible from an awkward seated angle on a crowded table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the dark side genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, stained through to a deep even black. Genuine ebony sets are available across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does antique boxwood mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light pieces are oxidised to a warm aged tone rather than left bright. It suits a set meant to look long used, and it lowers contrast against the dark side compared with natural boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. 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width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98mm (3.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84mm (3.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (3.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53mm (2.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.4 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46mm (1.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,172g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebonised and antique boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54213172003184,"sku":"CB-AS248","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_set_9d00ffae-2510-47a5-b62d-79b8538e34ff.jpg?v=1787390061"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1966-lanier-graham-71mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1966 Lanier Graham 71mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv4yXl5Tih\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv4yXl5Tih\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv4yXl5Tih page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1966 Lanier Graham 71mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv4yXl5Tih     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this set stands on a 20mm square base. Not similar, not close: the same. The pawn is a 20mm cube, and the king is that cube extended upward to 71mm. The design reduces a chess set to one repeated module and varies only the height and the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanier Graham drew it in 1966, working from the idea that a chess piece needs only to state its rank and its position, and that anything beyond that is decoration. The set has been shown as a design object as often as it has been played with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction is offered in sheesham or ebonised boxwood. It is unlike anything else in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e, and it comes with two things you should know: it is unweighted and unfelted, and it is 32 pieces without spare queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv4yXl5Tih  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1966 Lanier Graham minimalist chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc1372_3nd_1.jpg?v=1787390083\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kv4yXl5Tih\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Mk1mQu7Arw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Mk1mQu7Arw\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Mk1mQu7Arw page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Mk1mQu7Arw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e71mm (2.79 inch) king, with every piece on an identical 20mm square base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn is a plain 20mm cube; each rank is the same module at a different height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of sheesham or ebonised boxwood against natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e310g across the set, deliberately unweighted and unfelted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Mk1mQu7Arw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 pieces, with no spare queens, faithful to the original design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the 1966 Lanier Graham minimalist pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeometric forms cut for uniformity, stacking into a rectangular block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs much a design object as a playing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gn3jUm7Pds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gn3jUm7Pds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gn3jUm7Pds page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Lanier Graham compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gn3jUm7Pds     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery other reproduction in our range reproduces a set that was made to be played with under tournament conditions. This one reproduces an idea. It came out of the 1960s appetite for stripping objects back to their function, and the question it answers is how little a chess piece can be and still work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means it fails several tests we would normally apply. It is unweighted, so pieces move if the table is knocked. It has no felt, so it will mark a polished board. It has no spare queens. At 310g the whole set weighs less than a single rook from some of the pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/luxury-chess-pieces\" title=\"Luxury Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of that is a manufacturing shortcut; it is the design. Buy it for what it is, and keep a conventional set for club night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gn3jUm7Pds  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised and natural boxwood Lanier Graham minimalist chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/fgb_copy.jpg?v=1787390083\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gn3jUm7Pds\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Pe6gAw5Rhz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pe6gAw5Rhz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOne module, six pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pe6gAw5Rhz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design starts from a single form: a 20mm square section. The pawn is one cube. The bishop, knight and rook are all 40mm columns of that section, distinguished by what happens at the top. The queen runs to 61mm and the king to 71mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every base is identical and every section is the same, the pieces stack. Arranged off the board they form a rectangular block rather than a jumble, which is part of why the set reads as a designed object rather than a simplified one. On the board the ranks are identified by height and by the cut of the head, with nothing else to go on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qg6pQh8Umu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qg6pQh8Umu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qg6pQh8Umu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eUnweighted, unfelted, and 32 pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qg6pQh8Umu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese three facts are the ones to be clear about before ordering. The set weighs 310g in total, which is roughly a tenth of a heavy Staunton set. There is no ballast in the bases and no felt on them, so the pieces sit directly on the board surface and will move under a knock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 32 pieces and no spare queens, which means promotion needs an inverted rook or a piece borrowed from elsewhere. All three are faithful to the original rather than corners cut in reproduction, and none of them will bother a buyer who wants the design. All three will bother a buyer who wants a club set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qg6pQh8Umu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Geometric cube pawn and 71mm king of the Lanier Graham reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/laniersheesham.jpg?v=1787390083\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qg6pQh8Umu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Kb5jPp3Rhj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kb5jPp3Rhj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kb5jPp3Rhj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20mm base gives unusual latitude. The pieces will sit on almost any board without crowding, and the choice becomes aesthetic rather than dimensional: a smaller board keeps the set compact and object-like, a larger one gives each form room to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and because the base is so narrow you can browse the whole range rather than a narrow band of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qa3oDw5Kku\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qa3oDw5Kku\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qa3oDw5Kku page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qa3oDw5Kku     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only set we carry that I would happily describe as a design object first and a chess set second, and that is a compliment. Reducing every piece to one 20mm module and varying only height is a genuinely rigorous idea, and the reproduction executes it cleanly. Be clear on the trade though, because it is unusually large: unweighted, unfelted, and 32 pieces with no spare queens. It will move on a knocked table and it will mark a polished board. Buy it because you want the object, and own something else to play club chess with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qa3oDw5Kku  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unweighted minimalist chess pieces reduced to stacked geometric forms\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/Chess_57.jpg?v=1787390083\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qa3oDw5Kku\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Uu6lQb2Xhn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Dx4gHp6Cta\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Dx4gHp6Cta\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Gh3oQh4Slz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Gh3oQh4Slz page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this set weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is deliberately unweighted and the bases carry no felt, which is faithful to the original 1966 design. Total set weight is 310g. The pieces will move if the table is knocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many pieces are included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32, with no spare queens. That is the original specification rather than an omission. Pawn promotion needs an inverted rook or a piece from another set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost any. Every piece stands on a 20mm square base, so crowding is not a constraint and the choice is aesthetic. A smaller board keeps the set compact, a larger one gives the forms more room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it mark my board?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly. There is no felt on the bases, so the timber sits directly on the board surface. On a polished or lacquered board that is worth thinking about before you play on it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich option should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are identical. Sheesham gives a warm mid brown dark side with visible grain. Ebonised is near black for higher contrast. Both are paired with natural boxwood. Other minimalist patterns are in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kv4yXl5Tih  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kv4yXl5Tih { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kv4yXl5Tih  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Kv4yXl5Tih { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kv4yXl5Tih  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv4yXl5Tih {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Mk1mQu7Arw  { background-color: #d4d1cf; 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    }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qa3oDw5Kku {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-Uu6lQb2Xhn {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_heading-Dx4gHp6Cta { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  #HEADING-Dx4gHp6Cta {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #ACCORDIAN-Gh3oQh4Slz {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } \n  \n  @media (max-width: 798px) {\n          #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kv4yXl5Tih {\n    \n  }      #WHATS_INCLUDED-Mk1mQu7Arw {\n    \n  }      #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gn3jUm7Pds {\n    \n  }      #TEXT_BLOCK-Pe6gAw5Rhz {\n    \n  }      #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qg6pQh8Umu {\n    \n  }      #TEXT_BLOCK-Kb5jPp3Rhj {\n    \n  }      #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qa3oDw5Kku {\n    \n  }      #SPACER-Uu6lQb2Xhn {\n    \n  }      #HEADING-Dx4gHp6Cta {\n    \n  }      #ACCORDIAN-Gh3oQh4Slz {\n    \n  }    \n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.79 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61mm (2.40 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm (0.78 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm (0.78 inch), identical on every piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham or ebonised boxwood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone. Unweighted and unfelted, as the original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32, with no spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e310g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction of the 1966 Lanier Graham minimalist pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo spare queens are included with this set\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54213172035952,"sku":"CB-AS220-T","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54213172199792,"sku":"CB-AS220","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/tykl_copy_3.jpg?v=1787390082"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1972-fischer-spassky-v2-0-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1972 Fischer Spassky Low Knight Rosewood 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gw4xWc3Jda\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gw4xWc3Jda\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gw4xWc3Jda page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1972 Fischer Spassky 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gw4xWc3Jda     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knight on this set stands 55mm. The bishop beside it stands 71mm. A sixteen millimetre gap between the two minor officers is not something any modern set would do, and it is the detail that identifies the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the proportions of the equipment used in Reykjavik in 1972, when Bobby Fischer beat Boris Spassky 12.5 to 8.5 to take the world championship in the most watched chess match ever played. A 96mm king, a 76mm queen, and a knight cut low and forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is version two of the reproduction. Bud rosewood or sheesham against boxwood, 1,150g across 34 pieces, in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gw4xWc3Jda  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1972 Fischer Spassky reproduction chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_4750_copy_2.jpg?v=1787390081\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gw4xWc3Jda\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Jd5aOo4Cti\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Jd5aOo4Cti\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Jd5aOo4Cti page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Jd5aOo4Cti     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm (3.75 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnight at 55mm sitting 16mm below the 71mm bishop, faithful to the pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of bud rosewood or sheesham, both paired with boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,150g across the full set, around 34g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Jd5aOo4Cti     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion 2.0 of the reproduction, revised from the earlier release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted with thick green felt on every base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the pattern used at the 1972 world championship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ds5rHb9Rjp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ds5rHb9Rjp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ds5rHb9Rjp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Fischer Spassky compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ds5rHb9Rjp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions are of designs. This one is of a specific event's equipment, and it carries the most recognisable name in twentieth century chess with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates it visually from every other set in the range is the low knight. Sitting sixteen millimetres below the bishop, it reads almost as a middle rank between the officers and the pawns, and the back rank has a distinctly stepped profile as a result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is otherwise conventional and moderately weighted at 1,150g. If you want the Reykjavik association this is the only way to get it; if you want the heaviest or most ornate reproduction in the range, look further along the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ds5rHb9Rjp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham and boxwood 1972 Fischer Spassky reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_e97aa1e0-2e03-40f2-aae3-3c506dbdabd8.jpg?v=1787390081\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ds5rHb9Rjp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Bb6vTa2Apu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bb6vTa2Apu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReykjavik, 1972\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bb6vTa2Apu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe match ran through the summer of 1972 in Reykjavik and drew an audience chess had never had before or since. Fischer lost the first game to a blunder and forfeited the second in a dispute over playing conditions, going two down before he had properly started, then won the championship 12.5 to 8.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equipment became famous with the match. Photographs of those games are among the most reproduced images in the game, and the pattern on the board in them is the one reproduced here, down to the low knight that makes it recognisable at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wr3cPv9Lfh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wr3cPv9Lfh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wr3cPv9Lfh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA knight sixteen millimetres below the bishop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wr3cPv9Lfh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staunton convention puts the knight a few millimetres under the bishop, close enough that they read as a pair. Dropping it to 55mm against 71mm breaks that entirely: the knight sits closer to the 52mm rook than to the bishop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the board the effect is a back rank in three tiers rather than two, with the king and queen on top, the bishops below them, and the knights and rooks together at the bottom. Whether that helps or hinders is personal, but it is unmistakable, and it is the reason a photograph of this set is identifiable instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wr3cPv9Lfh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Low 55mm knight on the 1972 Fischer Spassky reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/fischer_spassky_chess_pieces_234.jpg?v=1787390081\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wr3cPv9Lfh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Bp4vUy8Ajg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bp4vUy8Ajg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 42mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bp4vUy8Ajg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm king base puts this set on 55mm squares, standard tournament sizing. The officers sit on 35mm and the pawn on 32mm, so the board stays open even with the full complement in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range follows the same convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Yo5yJm7Azs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Yo5yJm7Azs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yo5yJm7Azs page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yo5yJm7Azs     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou buy this for the association, and the reproduction earns it by keeping the one proportion that makes the pattern recognisable rather than quietly normalising it. A 55mm knight under a 71mm bishop is the detail, and plenty of sets claiming the Reykjavik name have closed that gap. The caveats are ordinary: at roughly 34g a piece it is moderately weighted rather than heavy, and the three tier back rank takes a game or two to read if you are used to a conventional stepped rank. Neither is a reason not to buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Yo5yJm7Azs  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted Fischer Spassky pattern chess pieces with a 96mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/12_c088187a-9459-46d1-8269-9dc9cf9176e8.jpg?v=1787390081\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Yo5yJm7Azs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Qt1tUq9Qbb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Nv1vGw1Ycs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Nv1vGw1Ycs\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Rg3eAy7Fyd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Rg3eAy7Fyd page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, standard tournament sizing. That comes from the 42mm king base rather than the 96mm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the knight so much shorter than the bishop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 16mm gap is what the 1972 pattern had. The knight sits closer in height to the rook than to the bishop, giving the back rank three tiers rather than two. It is the detail that makes the set recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich timber should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and carving are identical. Bud rosewood is denser and more figured with a deep reddish brown. Sheesham is a warmer mid brown with more open grain and a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is version 2.0?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revised release of the reproduction, reworked from the earlier version. It is the current specification and the one we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gw4xWc3Jda  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gw4xWc3Jda { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gw4xWc3Jda  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Gw4xWc3Jda { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gw4xWc3Jda  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gw4xWc3Jda {\n    margin-bottom: 10px; 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (2.99 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.53 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.80 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.19 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.05 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.40 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47mm (1.85 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm (1.25 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBud rosewood (Dalbergia oliveri) or sheesham, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,150g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the timber option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54213172101488,"sku":"CB-AS240","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54213172593008,"sku":"CB-R0302","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/fischer_92ee6d1f-9a46-4409-b2da-3a4bbe550ef9.jpg?v=1787390081"},{"product_id":"reproduction-sinquefield-cup-2017-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Sinquefield Cup 2017 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tj2eAo6Ehk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tj2eAo6Ehk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tj2eAo6Ehk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Sinquefield Cup 2017 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tj2eAo6Ehk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 44mm base under a 95mm king is a ratio of 46 percent, which is broad even by collector standards and very broad for a set this height. It is why 1,550g of weight sits so securely: the mass is low and the footprint is generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese reproduce the pieces used at the 2017 Sinquefield Cup in Saint Louis, and they come from the same carver who made the tournament set. Part of the Craftsman Staunton series, with the fine lathe work that name implies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood against boxwood. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e, and it should not be confused with the 2014 Sinquefield Cup reproduction we also carry, which is a different design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tj2eAo6Ehk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sinquefield Cup 2017 reproduction chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sinquefield_cup_2017_chessbazaar_8.jpg?v=1787396905\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tj2eAo6Ehk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Qw2iCr0Nyt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Qw2iCr0Nyt\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Qw2iCr0Nyt page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Qw2iCr0Nyt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.75 inch) king on a broad 44mm base, sized for 55mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase to height ratio of 46 percent, unusually generous for this king height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of genuine ebony or bud rosewood, both paired with boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,550g across the full set, around 46g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Qw2iCr0Nyt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarved by the same hands that made the 2017 tournament set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Craftsman Staunton series, with fine lathe work throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ny9tKb3Dpn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ny9tKb3Dpn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ny9tKb3Dpn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 2017 Sinquefield compares to our 2014 Sinquefield reproduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ny9tKb3Dpn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry reproductions of both the 2014 and the 2017 Sinquefield Cup sets and they are genuinely different designs, so it is worth being precise. Both come in ebony and bud rosewood and both are around 95mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 set, listed as the Imperial Collector series in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e, has a taller 96mm king on a 45mm base, a shorter 69mm bishop and 63mm knight, a 51mm pawn on a wide 34mm base, and weighs 1,600g. This 2017 set has a 95mm king on 44mm, taller officers at 73mm and 67mm, a slimmer 49mm pawn on 31mm, and weighs 1,550g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: the 2014 set is fractionally larger overall with a stockier front rank, and the 2017 set has more presence in its officers. Both need a similar board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ny9tKb3Dpn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood Sinquefield Cup 2017 reproduction chess pieces, 95mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sinquefield_cup_2017_reproduced_original_chess_pieces_26.jpg?v=1787396904\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ny9tKb3Dpn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Or1vJu6Xzh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Or1vJu6Xzh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSaint Louis and the Sinquefield Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Or1vJu6Xzh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sinquefield Cup began in 2013 and became one of the strongest annual events in chess within a few years, run at the Saint Louis Chess Club as part of the Grand Chess Tour. By 2017 it was drawing a field of ten of the world's leading players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment for events at that level is commissioned rather than bought off a shelf, and the sets are made specifically for the tournament. This reproduction comes from the same carver who produced the 2017 pieces, which is a stronger provenance than most tournament reproductions can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wa3bCb0Dyd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wa3bCb0Dyd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wa3bCb0Dyd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhere 1,550g and a 44mm base take you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wa3bCb0Dyd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight and footprint pull in the same direction here. At around 46g a piece the set is firmly in triple weighted territory, and the 44mm king base is broad enough that the mass has somewhere to sit. The result is a set that settles rather than rocks and stays put through a hard clock press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebony option is genuine ebony heartwood, dense and close grained, which holds the carved detail on the knight and contributes real mass without ballast. The bud rosewood is more figured and reads warmer against the boxwood, at the same dimensions and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wa3bCb0Dyd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the Sinquefield Cup 2017 reproduction pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sinquefield_cup_2017_chessbazaar_13.jpg?v=1787396904\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wa3bCb0Dyd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Sy0aAj5Wht\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sy0aAj5Wht page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 44mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sy0aAj5Wht     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 44mm king base puts this set on 55mm to 60mm squares. At 55mm the board reads properly full, which is how tournament sets are meant to look. At 60mm there is more air around each piece, which suits the set if it will be displayed as often as played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match either end of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bk1yIf6Exg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bk1yIf6Exg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bk1yIf6Exg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bk1yIf6Exg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe provenance is the strongest we carry on a tournament reproduction: same carver, same year, a top level event. The proportions back it up, because a 46 percent base to height ratio is genuinely broad and the 1,550g sits low and stable. The only thing to be careful about is which Sinquefield you are buying. We list both the 2014 and the 2017 and they are different designs, not two finishes of one. If you want the taller king and stockier pawns, take the 2014 Imperial Collector; if you want more presence in the officers, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bk1yIf6Exg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted Sinquefield Cup 2017 chess pieces with a 44mm king base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sinquefield_cup_2017_reproduced_original_chess_pieces_1.jpg?v=1787396905\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bk1yIf6Exg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Nn3sPz8Vob\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Tg7pWs4Akj\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Tg7pWs4Akj\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Cc7oZt9Xxz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Cc7oZt9Xxz page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm to 60mm, from the broad 44mm king base. 55mm gives a properly full tournament board, 60mm gives more space around each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does this differ from the 2014 Sinquefield set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are different designs. The 2014 Imperial Collector set has a 96mm king on 45mm, shorter officers at 69mm and 63mm, a 51mm pawn on a 34mm base and weighs 1,600g. This 2017 set has taller officers at 73mm and 67mm, a slimmer pawn, and weighs 1,550g. Both are in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich timber should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions, carving and weight are identical. Genuine ebony is near black and uniform, giving the highest contrast and holding carved detail cleanly. Bud rosewood is more figured and reads warmer against the boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho made these?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are handcrafted in India by the same carver who produced the pieces used at the 2017 Sinquefield Cup, as part of the Craftsman Staunton series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards and storage are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tj2eAo6Ehk  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tj2eAo6Ehk { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tj2eAo6Ehk  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Tj2eAo6Ehk { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tj2eAo6Ehk  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tj2eAo6Ehk {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Qw2iCr0Nyt  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Qw2iCr0Nyt { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: 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\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95mm (3.75 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.73 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.07 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73mm (2.87 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67mm (2.63 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.16 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.45 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.92 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm (1.22 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraftsman Staunton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,550g 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the timber option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Genuine Ebony","offer_id":54213534941552,"sku":"CB-R0398","price":559.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54213537169776,"sku":"CB-R0398R","price":559.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/Sinquefield_Cup_2017_Chess_Pieces.jpg?v=1787396904"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1950s-bohemia-german-staunton-99mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1950s Bohemia German Staunton 99mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bz2jCs6Oza\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bz2jCs6Oza\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bz2jCs6Oza page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1950s Bohemia German Staunton 99mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bz2jCs6Oza     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knights on this set are known as dragon knights, and the name is earned. The head is cut with a heavy jaw, a pronounced brow and a mane worked into overlapping ridges, so the profile reads as something reptilian rather than equine at anything past arm's length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey belong to a Bohemian Staunton pattern from the 1950s, reproduced in collaboration with the collector Michael Ladzinski. A later version of the same design, with the knight recut into what collectors call a chicken head, was used at the 1970 Siegen Olympiad where Bobby Fischer played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree finishes are offered against natural boxwood, including a stained crimson that no other set in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bz2jCs6Oza  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1950s Bohemia German chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_305ff637-1df2-4c90-9598-31dd19f42939.jpg?v=1787396927\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bz2jCs6Oza\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Yo0mDm7Tov\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Yo0mDm7Tov\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Yo0mDm7Tov page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Yo0mDm7Tov     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99mm (3.89 inch) king on a 37mm base, sized for 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragon knights, cut with a heavy jaw and overlapping mane ridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree finishes: ebonised, stained crimson or bud rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e900g across the full set, a deliberately light tournament design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Yo0mDm7Tov     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing and queen sharing a 37mm base for a paired royal centre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurned collar rings throughout, a period Bohemian detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduced in collaboration with the collector Michael Ladzinski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ea2qVp9Kxb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ea2qVp9Kxb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ea2qVp9Kxb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Bohemia German compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ea2qVp9Kxb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design sits downstream of two patterns we also carry. The Dubrovnik gave it the soft turned transitions and the general proportions; the Romanian Hungarian National Tournament set gave it the wide-based, practical approach to a club piece. What is entirely its own is the knight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stained crimson option is the other reason to look. Chess sets are almost universally dark against pale, and a deep red side against natural boxwood is genuinely uncommon. It reads warm and unusual without being novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade is weight. At 900g this is the lightest wooden set in this part of the range, around 26g a piece. Anyone wanting mass should compare against the heavier options in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ea2qVp9Kxb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Stained crimson 1950s Bohemia German chess pieces with a 99mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img7478_copy_2_1.jpg?v=1787396928\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ea2qVp9Kxb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Zs7vCc7Xmr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zs7vCc7Xmr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eDragon knights, and the Siegen connection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zs7vCc7Xmr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBohemian workshops in the 1950s were producing tournament equipment for a central European circuit, and the knight carving that emerged there is unlike either the English or the Soviet approach. The jaw is dropped and heavy, the brow projects, and the mane is cut as a series of overlapping ridges rather than a single crest. Collectors have called them dragon knights for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern was revised later, with the knight recut into a lighter, more angular head that acquired the nickname chicken head, and it was that version which appeared at the 1970 Siegen Olympiad. Fischer played that event, which is how a modest Bohemian club design ended up with a place in chess history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mg9rXy9Uci\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mg9rXy9Uci\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mg9rXy9Uci page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThree finishes, and the crimson one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mg9rXy9Uci     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood gives the conventional high contrast dark side and is the option most buyers will default to. Bud rosewood is denser looking and more figured, with a deep reddish brown that reads warm against the boxwood, and it is the most expensive of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStained crimson is the one worth pausing on. It is boxwood taken to a deep red rather than to black or brown, so the set reads as red against cream instead of dark against pale. On a board it looks like nothing else, and it suits a room where a black and white set would disappear. All three share identical dimensions and the same 900g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mg9rXy9Uci  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood 1950s Bohemia German Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/budrosewood_circa_bohemia_chessboard_5__1.jpg?v=1787396928\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mg9rXy9Uci\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Mj0bTz7Pkc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mj0bTz7Pkc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 37mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mj0bTz7Pkc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 37mm king base puts this set on 50mm to 55mm squares. That is a narrow base for a 99mm king, a ratio of 37 percent, so the pieces are slim and the board stays open even with the full back rank in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board ships with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size so you can match either end of the range directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ng0nXs7Vzh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ng0nXs7Vzh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ng0nXs7Vzh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ng0nXs7Vzh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon knight is the reason to buy this, and it is a genuinely distinctive carving rather than a marketing name. The stained crimson option is the other draw, because a red side against natural boxwood is uncommon and it looks considered rather than gimmicky. Two caveats, both about scale. At 900g and roughly 26g a piece this is a light set, and a 37mm base under a 99mm king is narrow, so the pieces are slimmer and less planted than the height suggests. Buy it for the carving and the colour, not for heft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ng0nXs7Vzh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dragon knight carving on the 1950s Bohemia German reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/15_8c24149c-2966-4a6d-8fc9-6831178e1d38.jpg?v=1787396928\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ng0nXs7Vzh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Du9xKy6Yoj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Cd1fEb1Ouz\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Cd1fEb1Ouz\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ju6pIm2Byn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ju6pIm2Byn page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm, from the 37mm king base. That is a narrow base for a 99mm king, so the board stays open even with the full back rank in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a dragon knight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA knight carved with a heavy dropped jaw, a projecting brow and a mane cut as overlapping ridges. The profile reads as reptilian rather than equine from a distance, and collectors have used the name for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich finish should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and weight are identical across all three. Ebonised gives conventional high contrast. Bud rosewood is deeper and more figured. Stained crimson takes the dark side to a deep red instead of black, which is uncommon and reads warm against the boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the 1970 Siegen Olympiad connection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA later revision of this pattern, with the knight recut into what collectors call a chicken head, was used at the 1970 Siegen Olympiad where Bobby Fischer played. This reproduction is of the earlier dragon knight version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e900g across 34 pieces, around 26g a piece. That is light for a 99mm king. 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.45 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78mm (3.07 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.45 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70mm (2.75 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67mm (2.63 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54mm (2.12 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.29 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.92 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm (1.18 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised, stained crimson or bud rosewood boxwood, by option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e900g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the finish option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54213535203696,"sku":"CB-R0356B","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stained Crimson","offer_id":54213537399152,"sku":"CB-R0356C","price":349.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54213537431920,"sku":"CB-R0356R","price":539.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/bohemiablack.jpg?v=1787396927"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1924-bauhaus-geometrical-49mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1924 Bauhaus Geometrical 49mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gs3cAz3Omn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gs3cAz3Omn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gs3cAz3Omn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1924 Bauhaus Geometrical 49mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gs3cAz3Omn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJosef Hartwig taught sculpture at the Bauhaus, and in 1924 he asked a question nobody had thought to ask: why does a chess piece look like a king, a bishop or a horse, when what actually matters is how it moves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis answer is this set. The pawn and the rook are cubes, because both move in straight lines. The bishop is a cube turned on its corner, presenting a diagonal. The knight is an L, drawn in three dimensions. The queen carries a sphere, the only form that moves in every direction at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing is decorative and nothing is arbitrary. Every shape is an instruction. Offered in ebonised or sheesham against natural boxwood, in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e, and it is unweighted, unfelted and 32 pieces as the original was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gs3cAz3Omn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1924 Bauhaus Hartwig chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc9210_3nd.jpg?v=1787397140\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gs3cAz3Omn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Xi5lTo1Zun\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Xi5lTo1Zun\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Xi5lTo1Zun page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Xi5lTo1Zun     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e49mm (1.92 inch) king, with a 50mm queen that stands fractionally taller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery form encodes the move: cubes for straight lines, a diagonal for the bishop, an L for the knight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of ebonised or sheesham dark pieces, both against natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e410g across the set, deliberately unweighted and unfelted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Xi5lTo1Zun     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32 pieces, with no spare queens, faithful to the 1924 design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop, knight and rook all on identical 29mm bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by Josef Hartwig at the Bauhaus in 1924\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs much a design object as a playing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Me1xMu2Yzb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Me1xMu2Yzb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Me1xMu2Yzb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Bauhaus compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Me1xMu2Yzb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry two abstract reproductions and they answer different questions. The 1966 Lanier Graham set in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e reduces every piece to one repeated module and varies only the height, so rank is read by size. This one varies the form itself, and rank is read by geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHartwig's version is the more demanding of the two and the more interesting. Once you know the code you never forget which piece is which, because the shape tells you what it does rather than what it represents. Before you know the code it is genuinely disorienting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share the same practical caveats: unweighted, unfelted, 32 pieces without spare queens. Neither is a club set, and both are cheaper to own than a Staunton of similar quality because there is far less turning in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Me1xMu2Yzb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham and boxwood 1924 Bauhaus geometrical chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc5478_3nd.jpg?v=1787397140\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Me1xMu2Yzb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Uc5bYn8Iur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uc5bYn8Iur page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Bauhaus, and what Hartwig was actually doing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uc5bYn8Iur     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bauhaus ran on the principle that form should follow function and that ornament inherited from tradition was usually just inertia. Applied to furniture, lighting and typography this produced work that still looks modern a century later. Applied to a chess set it produced something stranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHartwig's insight was that the Staunton pieces communicate rank through symbols borrowed from a medieval court, none of which tell a player anything about the game. A crown does not say the king moves one square. So he threw the symbols out and encoded the moves instead. It is a genuinely radical piece of design thinking and it belongs in the same conversation as the Barcelona chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zk2nLy0Qgd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zk2nLy0Qgd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zk2nLy0Qgd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReading the pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zk2nLy0Qgd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pawn is a small cube, 19mm on every side, and the rook is a larger cube: both move in straight lines, one slowly and one freely. The bishop is a cube rotated so a corner faces you, which presents a diagonal from any angle. The knight is an L, the only piece whose move cannot be drawn as a straight line at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king is a cube with a smaller cube set on top, one step above a pawn in both form and reach. The queen is a cylinder crowned with a sphere, because she is the only piece that moves in every direction. Once explained it takes about one game to become second nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zk2nLy0Qgd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cube pawn and L shaped knight of the 1924 Bauhaus reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc9253_3nd.jpg?v=1787397141\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zk2nLy0Qgd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Yq4lUw1Hzp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yq4lUw1Hzp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yq4lUw1Hzp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 29mm base on the officers means this set will sit comfortably on 35mm to 45mm squares, which is small. Because the forms are geometric rather than turned, a plain unfigured board suits them far better than a heavily grained one: the set is about clean shapes and a busy surface fights it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the smaller plainer boards in the range are the ones to look at here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gv8lXl6Mzb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gv8lXl6Mzb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gv8lXl6Mzb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gv8lXl6Mzb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most intellectually interesting object we sell. Encoding the move in the form rather than the rank in a symbol is a genuinely original idea and it holds up a century later. Be clear about what you are buying though. It is unweighted, unfelted and 32 pieces with no spare queens, so it will move on a knocked table and it can mark a polished board. And it takes a game or two before you stop having to think about which cube is the rook. Buy it because the idea appeals, not as your playing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gv8lXl6Mzb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unweighted Bauhaus geometrical chess pieces with a 49mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/bauhauschess.jpg?v=1787397140\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gv8lXl6Mzb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-No3mLm1Gpg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Lw0eRz6Rsm\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Lw0eRz6Rsm\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ay7uQe3Iel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ay7uQe3Iel page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 35mm to 45mm, from the 29mm officer bases. A plain unfigured board suits the geometric forms much better than a heavily grained one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you tell the pieces apart?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy what each shape says about the move. Pawn and rook are cubes for straight lines, the bishop is a cube on its corner presenting a diagonal, the knight is an L, the king is a cube topped with a smaller cube, and the queen carries a sphere for movement in every direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this set weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is unweighted with no felt on the bases, faithful to the 1924 original. Total set weight is 410g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many pieces are included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32, with no spare queens. That is the original specification. Pawn promotion needs an inverted rook or a piece from another set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich option should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForms and dimensions are identical. Ebonised is near black for the highest contrast against the boxwood. Sheesham is a warm mid brown with visible grain. Other abstract patterns sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gs3cAz3Omn  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gs3cAz3Omn { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gs3cAz3Omn  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Gs3cAz3Omn { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gs3cAz3Omn  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gs3cAz3Omn {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Xi5lTo1Zun  { background-color: #d4d1cf; 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Unweighted and unfelted, as the original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32, with no spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e410g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJosef Hartwig, Bauhaus, 1924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand made in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in the option you select\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo spare queens are included with this set\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54213544018288,"sku":"CB-AS219","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54213544378736,"sku":"CB-AS219-T","price":269.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/tykl_copy.jpg?v=1787397141"},{"product_id":"reproduction-romanian-hungarian-national-tournament-rosewood-98mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Romanian Hungarian National Tournament 98mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ph8fAt7Xlh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ph8fAt7Xlh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ph8fAt7Xlh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Romanian Hungarian National Tournament 98mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ph8fAt7Xlh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo details give this pattern away. The rook has four cuts in its turret rather than the usual eight, so the castellation reads as a cross from above. And the finial on each bishop is turned in the opposing colour, a Soviet and central European habit that English sets never adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third giveaway is the bishop itself. At 77mm it stands a millimetre taller than the 76mm queen, which no modern tournament set allows and which tells you immediately that this design predates the conventions we now take for granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes now, rosewood or ebonised, both against natural boxwood, on a 98mm king with notably wide bases. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ph8fAt7Xlh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Romanian Hungarian National Tournament chess pieces in rosewood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/hungarian_chess_set_championship.jpg111_2.jpg?v=1787397175\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ph8fAt7Xlh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Wa1aZr9Ifx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Wa1aZr9Ifx\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Wa1aZr9Ifx page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Wa1aZr9Ifx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98mm (3.85 inch) king on a 40mm base, sized for 50mm to 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop at 77mm standing above the 76mm queen, faithful to the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRook turrets cut four times rather than eight, reading as a cross from above\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting colour finials on the bishops, a central European detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Wa1aZr9Ifx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo options: rosewood or ebonised boxwood, both against natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,100g to 1,200g across the full set depending on finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide bases throughout for stability on a tournament table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Te2iTf9Atb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Te2iTf9Atb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Te2iTf9Atb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Romanian Hungarian compares to other reproduction chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Te2iTf9Atb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the reproductions we carry are English or Soviet. This one sits between the two traditions and borrows from both, which is exactly what you would expect of a pattern that came out of central Europe in the middle of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Soviet side it takes the contrasting bishop finials and the wide, planted bases. From the English side it takes the overall Staunton architecture and a properly carved knight. The four cut rook belongs to neither and is the detail that makes the set identifiable at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you give up against a modern tournament set is the tidy height hierarchy. A bishop above the queen takes adjusting to. Compare with the conventional patterns in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e if that matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Te2iTf9Atb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Four cut turrets on the rook of the Romanian Hungarian reproduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/romanian-hungarian_national_tournament_chess_pieces_in_ebonized_natural_boxwood_22.jpg?v=1787446726\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Te2iTf9Atb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Cf9oYs7Olg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cf9oYs7Olg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA pattern from between two traditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cf9oYs7Olg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomanian and Hungarian national tournaments in the postwar decades used equipment made regionally rather than imported, and the makers were working within reach of both the Soviet workshops to the east and the English pattern that dominated international play. What they produced borrows deliberately from both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrasting bishop finial is the clearest borrowing. Soviet sets used it as a quick identifier, a small ball of the opposing timber set at the top of the mitre, and it survives here. Against that, the knight is carved in the English manner with a proper mane and muzzle rather than the blunt Soviet head. The set was reproduced in collaboration with the collector Michael Ladzinski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ws3aXc4Ncu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ws3aXc4Ncu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ws3aXc4Ncu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eFour cuts, not eight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ws3aXc4Ncu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Staunton rook is normally castellated with eight cuts around the top, which reads as a ring of battlements from any angle. This one uses four, spaced at ninety degrees, so from directly above the top of the rook forms a clean cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is faster to turn and it is more legible from a seated position, because four deep cuts throw stronger shadows than eight shallow ones. Small decisions like this are what separate equipment designed by people who played on it from equipment designed to be photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ws3aXc4Ncu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Contrasting bishop finial on the Romanian Hungarian tournament pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/rosewood_chess_set_hungarian_15_-_copy_-_copy_-_copy_-_copy.jpg?v=1787397176\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ws3aXc4Ncu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Il3oOs8Lra\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Il3oOs8Lra page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 40mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Il3oOs8Lra     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 40mm king base gives a range of 50mm to 60mm squares. The officers all sit on 35mm and the pawn on 31mm, which is wide for the heights involved, so this set fills a board more than the numbers alone suggest. Toward the upper end of the range is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range follows the same convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vc9xGw1Lch\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vc9xGw1Lch\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vc9xGw1Lch page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vc9xGw1Lch     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details here are the reason to own it, and they are real rather than cosmetic. Four cut turrets throw stronger shadows and read faster from a seated position; contrasting bishop finials identify the piece instantly; wide bases keep everything upright. This is equipment designed by people who used it. The caveat is the bishop standing above the queen, which is faithful to the original and will look wrong to anyone raised on modern proportions until they have played a few games with it. Worth the adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vc9xGw1Lch  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Romanian Hungarian National Tournament chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/romanian-hungarian_national_tournament_chess_pieces_in_ebonized_natural_boxwood_25.jpg?v=1787446725\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vc9xGw1Lch\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Mn5wUu3Luq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Vg5tAk6Abh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Vg5tAk6Abh\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Fa2tEg1Avz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Fa2tEg1Avz page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 60mm, from the 40mm king base. The bases are wide for the heights involved, so the upper end of that range is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the bishop taller than the queen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 77mm against 76mm the bishop stands fractionally above the queen. That is faithful to the original pattern rather than an error, and it is characteristic of designs that predate modern tournament conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the contrasting bishop finials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small ball at the top of each bishop is turned in the opposing timber, so a dark bishop carries a light finial and the reverse. It is a Soviet and central European identifier that English Staunton sets never adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does the rook have four cuts instead of eight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour deep cuts at ninety degrees read as a cross from above and throw stronger shadows than eight shallow ones, which makes the piece easier to identify from a seated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ph8fAt7Xlh  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ph8fAt7Xlh { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ph8fAt7Xlh  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Ph8fAt7Xlh { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ph8fAt7Xlh  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ph8fAt7Xlh {\n    margin-bottom: 10px; 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (2.99 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.53 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.03 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68mm (2.67 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53mm (2.08 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.37 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.92 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm (1.22 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosewood or ebonised boxwood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour cut rook turrets, contrasting bishop finials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,100g to 1,200g depending on finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":54213545427312,"sku":"CB-R0344-R","price":399.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54215163904368,"sku":"CB-R0331","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc7370_2_copy.jpg?v=1787397176"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1865-steinitz-staunton-genuine-ebony-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1865 Steinitz Staunton Genuine Ebony 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gx5hLz3Lkx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gx5hLz3Lkx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gx5hLz3Lkx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1865 Steinitz Staunton Genuine Ebony 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gx5hLz3Lkx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilhelm Steinitz became the first world champion in 1886, and this is the Jaques pattern from twenty years earlier that he played through his rise. Original examples turn up at auction rather than at retail, which is what a reproduction like this exists for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo details separate it from a modern Staunton. The knights are cut close to the 1885 Pre Hartston pattern, longer in the neck and more sharply modelled about the muzzle than the compact modern head. And the bishop carries a vertical mitre slot rather than the angled cut that became standard later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony against boxwood, heavily weighted at 1,250g, with crown stamps on the kingside pieces. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gx5hLz3Lkx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1865 Steinitz Staunton chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiqued_1865-70_steinitz_pattern_chess_set_-_ebony_wood_-_king_side_stamping_24__1.jpg?v=1787435296\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gx5hLz3Lkx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Bj3dOu4Iyt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Bj3dOu4Iyt\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Bj3dOu4Iyt page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Bj3dOu4Iyt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.75 inch) king on a 42mm base, tournament sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown stamps on the kingside rook and knight for instant identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnights cut close to the 1885 Pre Hartston pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Bj3dOu4Iyt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishops carry the earlier vertical mitre slot rather than an angled cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily weighted with lead, at 1,250g across the full set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vf3nWd9Woo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vf3nWd9Woo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vf3nWd9Woo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Steinitz pattern compares to a modern Staunton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vf3nWd9Woo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Staunton pattern has been quietly refined for a hundred and sixty years, and most of that refinement went into the knight. Modern knights are compact, with a short powerful neck and a rounded muzzle, because that shape survives handling and is quicker to carve consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1865 knight is a longer, more equine animal. The neck extends further, the head sits lower and further forward, and the carving around the mouth and mane is more articulated. It looks better and it is more fragile, which is exactly why the pattern drifted away from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other difference is the bishop. A vertical mitre slot reads as a straight cut down the head where a modern bishop is cut at an angle. Compare it against the modern profiles in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e to see how far the pattern has travelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vf3nWd9Woo  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Genuine ebony Steinitz Staunton pieces with a 95mm king and 42mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiqued_1865-70_steinitz_pattern_chess_set_-_ebony_wood_-_king_side_stamping_26__1.jpg?v=1787435296\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vf3nWd9Woo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Oj6cWq0Cnx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Oj6cWq0Cnx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat kingside stamping is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Oj6cWq0Cnx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kingside rook and knight carry a small crown stamp. It is a period feature and it has a genuinely practical use that survives into modern play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastling rights depend on which rook is which, and after a long middlegame with rooks doubled and shuffled along the back rank, players lose track. The stamp settles it instantly. It also matters to anyone setting up a position from a diagram, where placing the correct rook on the correct square is the difference between a legal position and a wrong one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Of9eXi1Wyg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Of9eXi1Wyg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Of9eXi1Wyg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eGenuine ebony at tournament size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Of9eXi1Wyg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood dominates this price band because ebony is expensive and a 95mm set uses a lot of it. Getting genuine ebony at full tournament height without moving into four figures is the notable thing about this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference shows in weight and in light. At 1,250g this set is heavier than an ebonised equivalent of the same dimensions, because the timber itself is denser. Under a lamp, ebony holds a soft sheen where dyed boxwood tends to look flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Of9eXi1Wyg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Crown stamping on the kingside rook of the 1865 Steinitz Staunton set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiqued_1865-70_steinitz_pattern_chess_set_-_ebony_wood_-_king_side_stamping_22__2_1.jpg?v=1787435296\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Of9eXi1Wyg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ux1fQb1Wxd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ux1fQb1Wxd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for these pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ux1fQb1Wxd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm king base wants 55mm squares. That leaves a clean margin of open square around the king and keeps the position readable when the board is crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo board is included with these pieces. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and for a set with this much detail in the carving a plain or lightly figured board serves it better than a heavily grained one, which competes with the pieces for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vh1uHx2Nlu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vh1uHx2Nlu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vh1uHx2Nlu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vh1uHx2Nlu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knight is the whole argument for this set. The 1885 Pre Hartston head is a more articulated, more equine carving than anything modern, and once you have played with it a compact modern knight starts to look like a compromise, which historically is exactly what it is. Add genuine ebony at full tournament height, which is unusual at this level, and heavy lead weighting at 1,250g. Two caveats. The longer knight neck is structurally more delicate than a modern head, so this is not the set to leave where it will be knocked about. And no board is included, so budget for one at 55mm squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vh1uHx2Nlu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1865 Steinitz Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiqued_1865-70_steinitz_pattern_chess_set_-_ebony_wood_-_king_side_stamping_16__2_1.jpg?v=1787435295\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vh1uHx2Nlu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Yb2wOa9Rqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Vq6tRx1Doi\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Vq6tRx1Doi\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-By6tVq4Vbh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-By6tVq4Vbh page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm. That suits the 42mm king base and leaves a clean margin of open square around each piece when the board is crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces. It is not boxwood dyed black, and at 1,250g the set is noticeably heavier than an ebonised equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the stamps on some of the pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crown stamp on the kingside rook and knight. It is a period feature that makes castling rights unambiguous and helps when setting up a position from a diagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow are the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily weighted with lead and finished with thick green felt on every base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gx5hLz3Lkx  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gx5hLz3Lkx { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gx5hLz3Lkx  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Gx5hLz3Lkx { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gx5hLz3Lkx  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gx5hLz3Lkx {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.45 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67mm (2.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.29 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54mm (2.12 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.40 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.80 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28mm (1.10 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weighted with lead, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown stamp on the kingside rook and knight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,250g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215023821168,"sku":"CB-R0395","price":559.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/antiqued_1865-70_steinitz_pattern_chess_set_-_ebony_wood_-_king_side_stamping_25__1.jpg?v=1787435295"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1930-knubbel-analysis-74mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1930 Knubbel Analysis 74mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gu3jUt4Gkj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gu3jUt4Gkj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gu3jUt4Gkj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1930 Knubbel Analysis 74mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gu3jUt4Gkj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn analysis set is built to a different brief from a playing set. It is small, so it takes up a corner of a desk rather than a table, and it is stable, so pieces stay put while you push variations around and reset. Bent Larsen used a Knubbel for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions show the brief. A 74mm king on a 36mm base is an unusually wide foot for the height, and the queen shares that same 36mm base. Bishop, knight and rook all sit at 30mm. Nothing here is going to fall over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes, ebonised or stained crimson, both against natural boxwood, slightly weighted to 700g. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gu3jUt4Gkj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1930 Knubbel Analysis chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_d94ded7f-88b6-473b-8bcf-491e56538462.jpg?v=1787437691\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gu3jUt4Gkj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Bj5zLd0Slp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Bj5zLd0Slp\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Bj5zLd0Slp page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Bj5zLd0Slp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e74mm (2.91 inch) king on an unusually wide 36mm base, sized for 45mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in ebonised or stained crimson, both against natural boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact analysis proportions, designed for a desk rather than a table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ball on the king is finished in the opposing colour, as the original ran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Bj5zLd0Slp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnights carved differently on each side, so each face reads distinctly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly weighted to 700g across the full set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gx6bPf1Raj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gx6bPf1Raj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gx6bPf1Raj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two finishes compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gx6bPf1Raj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised is the conventional choice: a deep even black against natural boxwood, giving the maximum contrast and the most conventional look. The colour process used here is a newer one that does not peel, which was a real failing of older ebonising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStained crimson is the more unusual option and it behaves differently. It is a translucent red that lets the boxwood grain show through rather than covering it, so the dark side carries visible figure where an ebonised side is flat. Against natural boxwood the contrast is softer and warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and the 700g weight are identical across both, so this is purely a decision about how the set looks. Both sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gx6bPf1Raj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Compact Knubbel analysis pieces with a 74mm king on a wide 36mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_68d4b74f-08e0-4e2f-bad5-eb1823655626.jpg?v=1787437691\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gx6bPf1Raj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ck5bTo1Wuk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ck5bTo1Wuk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy an analysis set is proportioned this way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ck5bTo1Wuk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA playing set is designed to be legible across a table. An analysis set is designed to be handled constantly at close range by one person working through variations, and that changes every dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes small, so a board fits beside a book and a notepad. It goes wide in the foot, because pieces get moved and reset dozens of times in a session and a narrow base is a nuisance. And it goes light on the weighting, at 700g rather than the 1,200g a playing set of this quality would carry, because heavy pieces are tiring to shuffle repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Za8dKz8Jvk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Za8dKz8Jvk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Za8dKz8Jvk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe details from the original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Za8dKz8Jvk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo features mark this as a faithful reproduction rather than a generic small set. The ball on top of the king is finished in the opposing colour, a convention borrowed from Russian and Soviet sets rather than English ones, so the black king wears a light ball and the white king a dark one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knights are carved differently on their two sides. Turn one around and the face reads as a distinct animal from each angle, which is unusual and was a signature of the original German pattern. There is also a marked mitre cut on the bishops and fine turned lines on the rooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Za8dKz8Jvk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1930 Knubbel Analysis chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_d29b08f5-bee1-4eb0-9a64-23b4b3d8cf17.jpg?v=1787437691\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Za8dKz8Jvk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Vq0hQo9Ivn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vq0hQo9Ivn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a compact set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vq0hQo9Ivn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 45mm. That is smaller than any standard playing board and it is the correct size for a 36mm base, which is proportionally very wide for a 74mm piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting these on a 50mm or 55mm board is a common mistake. The pieces do not look small so much as lost, and the wide bases stop reading as deliberate and start looking stubby. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ns3fZm0Kyf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ns3fZm0Kyf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ns3fZm0Kyf page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ns3fZm0Kyf     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a purpose built object and it should be judged on that purpose rather than against a playing set. Everything about it serves close handling: small enough for a desk, wide enough in the foot to survive constant resetting, and light enough at 700g that shuffling variations for an hour does not tire you. The reproduction details are properly done too, particularly the opposed-colour ball on the king and the two-faced knight carving. One thing to be clear about: it needs 45mm squares, which is a specialist board size, and on a standard 50mm or 55mm board the whole proportion falls apart. Confirm your board before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ns3fZm0Kyf  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1930 Knubbel Analysis chess pieces in stained crimson and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/knubbelchesssetred_bf13c459-f611-4561-a3bb-1720632851a8.jpg?v=1787437691\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ns3fZm0Kyf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ku3oIh5Pfd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Mp5eRe9Ukd\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Mp5eRe9Ukd\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Pz8bVp0Jor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Pz8bVp0Jor page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 45mm. That is smaller than a standard playing board and it is not optional, because a 36mm base is proportionally very wide for a 74mm piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two finishes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised is a flat deep black with maximum contrast. Stained crimson is translucent and lets the boxwood grain show through, giving a softer, warmer look. Dimensions and weight are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is an analysis set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small set for working through variations at a desk rather than playing across a table. It is compact, wide in the foot for stability during constant resetting, and lightly weighted so repeated handling is not tiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the ball on the king a different colour?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt follows the original German pattern, which borrowed the convention from Russian and Soviet sets. The black king wears a light ball and the white king a dark one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gu3jUt4Gkj  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gu3jUt4Gkj { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gu3jUt4Gkj  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Gu3jUt4Gkj { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gu3jUt4Gkj  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gu3jUt4Gkj {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.41 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.28 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.41 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e49mm (1.92 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41mm (1.61 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm (1.18 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.29 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24mm (0.94 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised or stained crimson boxwood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlightly weighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54215052558704,"sku":"CB-R0379B","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stained Crimson","offer_id":54215052624240,"sku":"CB-R0379","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/knubbel_99555127-2afc-46fe-b5f0-18d25e5ac149.jpg?v=1787437691"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1849-original-staunton-heavy-ebony-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1849 Original Staunton Heavy Ebony 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cr1fRy3Ikn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cr1fRy3Ikn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cr1fRy3Ikn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1849 Original Staunton Heavy Ebony 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cr1fRy3Ikn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1849 Staunton is the pattern every other pattern is measured against. John Jaques of London produced it to be manufactured at scale and identified at a glance, and within a few decades it had displaced everything else in serious play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the tournament sized reproduction: a 95mm king on a 40mm base, heavily weighted with lead to 1,440g, in genuine ebony against boxwood. Crown stamps on the kingside rook and knight follow the period practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e, and it is the size to buy if you want the 1849 pattern to actually play on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cr1fRy3Ikn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduction 1849 Original Staunton chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_2c82d1ce-2fad-4929-9fdd-56736ef5ec69.jpg?v=1787437690\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Cr1fRy3Ikn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Hw9rMe3Jgh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Hw9rMe3Jgh\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Hw9rMe3Jgh page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Hw9rMe3Jgh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.75 inch) king on a 40mm base, tournament sized for 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily weighted with lead to 1,440g across the full set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown stamps on the kingside rook and knight, on both colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Hw9rMe3Jgh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original Jaques 1849 proportions rather than a modern revision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurned forms guided by metal profiles, knights carved by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tk8qNp1Sta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tk8qNp1Sta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tk8qNp1Sta page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow this compares to the larger 1849 reproductions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tk8qNp1Sta     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry the same pattern at 115mm as well, and the choice between them is a choice about what the set is for. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/reproduction-1849-original-staunton-triple-weighted-ebony-115mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1849 Original Staunton 115mm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e115mm version of the 1849 pattern\u003c\/a\u003e is a display piece: taller, heavier, and needing 60mm squares that most people do not have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is built to be played on. At 95mm on a 40mm base it is tournament standard, it sits correctly on the 50mm to 55mm boards that clubs and homes actually own, and at 1,440g it is heavy enough to feel serious without being unwieldy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is identical. What changes is scale, weight and the board you need under it. Both sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tk8qNp1Sta  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1849 Original Staunton chess pieces with a 95mm king on a 40mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_26b168d0-a0c8-44b6-9e41-d1737a0a4279.jpg?v=1787437690\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tk8qNp1Sta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ed0hPz4Qbl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ed0hPz4Qbl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy lead weighting matters at this size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ed0hPz4Qbl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighting is usually described in vague terms, but the material matters. Lead is denser than the iron used in cheaper sets, so the same mass fits into a smaller cavity and sits lower in the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower mass means a lower centre of gravity, which is why a lead weighted piece rights itself when nudged rather than tipping. At 1,440g across 34 pieces this set averages around 42g, and it is the distribution of that weight rather than the number itself that gives it stability during a scramble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Xf5sCv6Eoe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Xf5sCv6Eoe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xf5sCv6Eoe page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat kingside stamping is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xf5sCv6Eoe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kingside rook and knight carry a crown stamp, on both the black and the white side. It is a period feature with a practical use that has not gone away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastling rights depend on which rook is which, and after a long middlegame with rooks doubled and shuffled along the back rank, players genuinely lose track. The stamp settles it instantly. It matters equally when setting a position up from a diagram, where placing the wrong rook makes the position illegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Xf5sCv6Eoe  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Crown stamping on the kingside pieces of the 1849 Original Staunton set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_836520c0-6155-427c-a7c6-f38f4a5936ab.jpg?v=1787437690\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Xf5sCv6Eoe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Zo3fIk6Bsm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zo3fIk6Bsm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for the 1849 pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zo3fIk6Bsm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm. At 50mm the set is snug and the back rank is full; at 55mm it has room and the position reads more openly. Either is correct and it is a matter of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1849 pattern was designed to be legible at a glance, and it works best on a board that does not fight it. A plain or lightly figured surface serves it better than a heavily grained one. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Lt8zMj8Zcp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Lt8zMj8Zcp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lt8zMj8Zcp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lt8zMj8Zcp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the 1849 pattern and you intend to play on it, this is the one to buy rather than the 115mm version. Tournament height, genuine ebony, and lead rather than iron weighting, which sits lower in the base and is why the pieces right themselves instead of toppling in a scramble. The kingside crown stamps are a period detail that earns its place, settling castling rights and diagram setups without argument. The only real caveat is what it is not: at 95mm it has less presence on a table than the larger reproduction, so if the set is mainly going to be looked at, the 115mm is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Lt8zMj8Zcp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1849 Original Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/25_eb79b5ac-dbd8-4fcb-b9da-83d36eeba93d.jpg?v=1787437690\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Lt8zMj8Zcp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Zl8oJu1Vpj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Zn7aYy4Uyl\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Zn7aYy4Uyl\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Lf3vMw1Str\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Lf3vMw1Str page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm. At 50mm the set is snug, at 55mm it has more room. Both are correct for a 40mm king base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does this differ from the 115mm 1849 set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame pattern, different scale. This one is tournament sized and fits a standard board; the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/reproduction-1849-original-staunton-triple-weighted-ebony-115mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1849 Original Staunton 115mm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e115mm version of the 1849 pattern\u003c\/a\u003e is taller, heavier and needs 60mm squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the stamps on some of the pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crown stamp on the kingside rook and knight, on both colours. It is a period feature that makes castling rights and diagram setups unambiguous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cr1fRy3Ikn  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cr1fRy3Ikn { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cr1fRy3Ikn  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Cr1fRy3Ikn { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cr1fRy3Ikn  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cr1fRy3Ikn {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95mm (3.75 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74mm (2.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67mm (2.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm (2.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.4 inch), bishop and knight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28mm (1.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weighted with lead, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown stamp on the kingside rook and knight, both colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,440g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215052591472,"sku":"CB-R0383","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1849_Original_Staunton_Pattern_Wooden_Heavy_Chess_Pieces.jpg?v=1787437690"},{"product_id":"reproduction-b-and-co-1860s-antique-ebony-100mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction B and Co 1860s Antique Ebony 100mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dj1sAj1Snz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dj1sAj1Snz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dj1sAj1Snz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction B and Co 1860s Antique Ebony 100mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dj1sAj1Snz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB and Company produced this pattern in the 1860s, in the decades when the Staunton was still settling into the form we now take for granted. It carries features that later standardisation smoothed away, which is what makes it worth reproducing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king base is the first thing to notice. At 48mm on a 100mm piece it is proportionally wider than almost anything modern, and the queen follows at 42mm. This was a period when stability was solved with timber rather than with lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony against antiqued boxwood, weighted to 1,540g. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dj1sAj1Snz  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"B and Co 1860s antique chess pieces in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_64858e71-2267-4475-9d8f-1c0aa564be6c.jpg?v=1787437706\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dj1sAj1Snz\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Im4rQx3Xpr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Im4rQx3Xpr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Im4rQx3Xpr page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Im4rQx3Xpr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100mm (3.93 inch) king on an exceptionally wide 48mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntiqued boxwood light side, warmer than a new natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to 1,540g across the full set, around 45g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Im4rQx3Xpr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked mitre cut on the bishops, a feature of the period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnights carved differently on each side, so each face reads distinctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gw2eQg0Klf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gw2eQg0Klf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gw2eQg0Klf page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the 1860s pattern differs from a modern Staunton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gw2eQg0Klf     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things separate this from a contemporary set. The base is far wider: 48mm on a 100mm king, where a modern set of that height sits around 42mm to 44mm. The bishop mitre is cut deeper and more sharply, closer to an actual slot than the shallow groove that became standard. And the pawn is unusually tall at 55mm, which raises the whole front rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall pawn changes how the board reads. On a modern set the pawns sit low and the officers dominate; here the front rank has real presence and the visual gap between a pawn and a rook is smaller than you expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether that is better is a matter of taste. What it is not is a modern set dressed up as an old one. Compare it against the conventional patterns in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gw2eQg0Klf  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"B and Co 1860s chess pieces with a 100mm king on a wide 48mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_65367f3d-13a4-4c9e-aee0-c665a9a13d2b.jpg?v=1787437706\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gw2eQg0Klf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ip0fQa2Gnk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ip0fQa2Gnk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the base is so wide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ip0fQa2Gnk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead weighting was not universal in the 1860s, and a maker who could not rely on it had to solve stability with geometry instead. A wide foot lowers the effective centre of gravity and increases the tipping angle, which is exactly what a 48mm base on a 100mm piece does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reproduction is weighted as well, so it gets both. The result is a set that is genuinely hard to knock over, and a back rank that fills its squares completely. It also means the set needs a generous board, which is why the recommendation is 60mm rather than the 55mm a 100mm king would normally take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Xo0iSd5Mnj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Xo0iSd5Mnj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xo0iSd5Mnj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe knight and the bishop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xo0iSd5Mnj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knights are carved differently on their two sides, so the animal reads as a distinct face from each angle rather than as a mirrored pair. It is a period feature and a fussy one to execute, and it is the clearest evidence of hand work in the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bishops carry a deeper mitre cut than a modern piece. On a contemporary set the slot is often a shallow groove that reads as decoration; here it is cut properly through the head, which is both more legible across a table and more fragile if the set is knocked about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Xo0iSd5Mnj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction B and Co 1860s antique chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/B_CoChessme.jpg?v=1787437706\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Xo0iSd5Mnj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Tl0gKn0Sus\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tl0gKn0Sus page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a wide based set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tl0gKn0Sus     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That is larger than a 100mm king would usually need, and the 48mm base is the reason. On a 55mm board the back rank is essentially solid timber with no visible square between neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty millimetre boards are a specialist size, so confirm what you have before ordering. A plain or lightly figured surface suits this pattern better than a heavily grained one, because the pieces already carry a lot of visual detail. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vi6xVg8Mbh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vi6xVg8Mbh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vi6xVg8Mbh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vi6xVg8Mbh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this worth owning is that it preserves the things standardisation removed. The 48mm base is startlingly wide by modern eyes and it is a genuine period solution to stability from an era before lead weighting was universal. The deep bishop mitre and the two-faced knight carving are both fussy hand work that a modern factory pattern would not bother with. Two practical points. It needs 60mm squares, wider than a 100mm king would normally take, because that base fills everything smaller. And the deeper mitre cut is more delicate than a modern shallow groove, so treat the bishops accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vi6xVg8Mbh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Genuine ebony B and Co 1860s chess pieces with turned rings and green felts\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_4c20085f-4aca-42b6-8f14-0f6022c8e5e4.jpg?v=1787437706\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vi6xVg8Mbh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Wr6eZd6Kjn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Fs4kIy4Ozc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Fs4kIy4Ozc\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Yl3fQz5Xsk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Yl3fQz5Xsk page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That is larger than a 100mm king normally requires, and the 48mm king base is why. On 55mm the back rank becomes solid timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the base so much wider than a modern set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead weighting was not universal in the 1860s, so makers solved stability with a wide foot instead. This reproduction has both the wide base and modern weighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is antiqued boxwood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood aged at the factory so it arrives warmer and browner than new boxwood. It gives a softer contrast against the ebony and less glare under a lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dj1sAj1Snz  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dj1sAj1Snz { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dj1sAj1Snz  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Dj1sAj1Snz { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dj1sAj1Snz  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dj1sAj1Snz {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48mm (1.88 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89mm (3.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.79 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61mm (2.40 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.28 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.41 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.16 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.37 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, turned rings, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,540g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215052722544,"sku":"CB-R0378","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/b_co_chess_set_2.jpg?v=1787437706"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1940s-art-deco-weighted-sheesham-97mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1940s Art Deco Weighted Sheesham 97mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vf4cVk6Lws\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vf4cVk6Lws\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vf4cVk6Lws page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1940s Art Deco Weighted Sheesham 97mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vf4cVk6Lws     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt Deco stripped the ornament off everything it touched, and this 1940s pattern does it to the Staunton. There are no collar rings, no carved mane, no stepped crown. Each piece is a seamless turned form that reads as one continuous profile from base to finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are the giveaway. A 97mm king on a 35mm base is a ratio of 36 percent, where a conventional Staunton of that height sits between 40 and 43. These are visibly narrower and taller than the pattern they descend from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham against boxwood, weighted to 1,050g. It sits with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/minimalist-chess-pieces\" title=\"Minimalist Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eminimalist chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vf4cVk6Lws  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1940s Art Deco chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/il_794xn.3391073178_j44q_copy.jpg?v=1787437708\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vf4cVk6Lws\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ao6yVn2Vcv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ao6yVn2Vcv\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ao6yVn2Vcv page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ao6yVn2Vcv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97mm (3.81 inch) king on a narrow 35mm base, sized for 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless turned profiles with no collar rings or stepped detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen at 89mm sits unusually close to the king in height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheesham dark side with an open grain and a warm mid brown tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ao6yVn2Vcv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxwood light side, hand polished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to 1,050g across the full set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Lp3vQz6Dmz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Lp3vQz6Dmz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lp3vQz6Dmz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Art Deco pattern compares to a conventional Staunton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lp3vQz6Dmz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Staunton tells you what a piece is through applied detail: the bishop has a mitre slot, the knight has a carved head, the rook has crenellations. Remove that vocabulary and you have to identify pieces by silhouette alone, which is exactly what this set asks of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works because the heights are well separated. King 97, queen 89, bishop 81, knight 71, rook 58, pawn 51. Every piece is a clear step from its neighbour, so the back rank reads as a descending sequence rather than as a row of similar shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere it costs you is at speed. Scanning for a mitre is faster than scanning for a height, so blitz on this set takes some adjustment. Conventional patterns sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Lp3vQz6Dmz  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tall narrow Art Deco chess pieces with a 97mm king on a 35mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc9725_copy_2_1.jpg?v=1787437708\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Lp3vQz6Dmz\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ld5mXr1Zdz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ld5mXr1Zdz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the queen is so close to the king\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ld5mXr1Zdz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight millimetres separate king and queen here. On a conventional Staunton of the same height the gap is usually twelve to fifteen, and the crown and coronet widen that difference further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeco proportion is doing the work. The style favours a tight, rhythmic sequence of forms over dramatic hierarchy, so the royal pair reads as a pair rather than as a monarch and a consort. In play it means you identify the queen by her narrower finial rather than by looking for the tallest piece but one, which is a real adjustment for the first few games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mv6wRs4Sgg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mv6wRs4Sgg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mv6wRs4Sgg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSheesham as a dark side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mv6wRs4Sgg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is an Indian rosewood with an open, visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece. It is not trying to be black and it does not pretend to be ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst a seamless minimal form that openness matters more than it would on a heavily carved set. With no applied detail to look at, the grain becomes the surface interest, and sheesham has enough figure to carry that on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mv6wRs4Sgg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight of the 1940s Art Deco chess pieces in sheesham\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc9863_copy_3nd.jpg?v=1787437708\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mv6wRs4Sgg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Bg6cEc7Qrz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bg6cEc7Qrz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a narrow base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bg6cEc7Qrz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommendation is 50mm squares, which is tight by modern standards but correct for a 35mm base. Going up to 55mm leaves the pieces looking marooned, because slim forms do not fill a large square the way a wide Staunton foot does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain board suits this set better than a figured one. The pieces are already relying on grain for their visual interest, and a heavily grained board competes with them. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bh7eCe5Agh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bh7eCe5Agh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bh7eCe5Agh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bh7eCe5Agh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely uncommon shape in the reproduction market, where nearly everything is a variation on the Staunton. Stripping the detail out and letting the silhouette carry the identification works because the height steps are cleanly separated, and the narrow 35mm base gives the set an elegance that a wide-footed Staunton cannot. Two caveats. It is slower to read at speed until you have played a few games on it, so it is not the obvious choice for blitz. And it wants 50mm squares, which is smaller than most modern boards, so check yours before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bh7eCe5Agh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Art Deco chess pieces with green felted weighted bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc9877_copy_3nd.jpg?v=1787437708\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bh7eCe5Agh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Kn3pRk8Oue\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Lk5gYi8Boz\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Lk5gYi8Boz\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Fm5hZn5Vzq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Fm5hZn5Vzq page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm. The base is narrow at 35mm and the pieces look stranded on a larger board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these hard to tell apart in play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlower at first, because there is no carved detail to scan for. The heights are cleanly stepped though, so identification by silhouette becomes automatic after a few games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is sheesham?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Indian rosewood with an open visible grain and a warm mid brown colour. It varies from piece to piece, which is part of the character of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to 1,050g across the full set, with thick green felt on every base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards are sold separately across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vf4cVk6Lws  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vf4cVk6Lws { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vf4cVk6Lws  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Vf4cVk6Lws { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vf4cVk6Lws  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vf4cVk6Lws {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e97mm (3.81 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.38 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89mm (3.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.38 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81mm (3.18 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.79 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.28 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32mm (1.26 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm (1.18 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,050g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand turned in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215052788080,"sku":"CB-R0397","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/123.jpg?v=1787437708"},{"product_id":"reproduction-richard-whitty-antique-ebony-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Richard Whitty Antique Ebony 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fm5pYg4Akc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fm5pYg4Akc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fm5pYg4Akc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Richard Whitty Antique Ebony 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fm5pYg4Akc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rook is what marks this pattern out. At 67mm it stands taller than the 64mm knight, reversing the order almost every Staunton set uses and giving the corners of the board unusual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bishops are the other signature: an angular mitre cut rather than the soft groove that became standard, which reads sharply across a table and dates the pattern immediately to the antique originals it reproduces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony against antiqued boxwood, weighted to 1,750g on a 96mm king. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fm5pYg4Akc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Richard Whitty antique chess pieces in genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/19_996dc2e1-b2a8-4259-8871-511b103a9815.jpg?v=1787442711\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fm5pYg4Akc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Bu2tMg3Foy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Bu2tMg3Foy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Bu2tMg3Foy page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Bu2tMg3Foy     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm (3.75 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 50mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRook at 67mm stands taller than the 64mm knight, reversing the usual order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngular mitre cut on the bishops rather than a soft standard groove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Bu2tMg3Foy     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntiqued boxwood light side, warmer than new natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to 1,750g across the full set, around 51g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned collar rings on the pieces with thick green felts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ll0lAd5Wlv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ll0lAd5Wlv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ll0lAd5Wlv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Whitty pattern compares to a standard Staunton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ll0lAd5Wlv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a conventional Staunton the officers descend cleanly: bishop, then knight, then rook at the bottom. The Whitty puts the rook above the knight, at 67mm against 64mm, so the corner piece is taller than the cavalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat changes the board's shape. A standard set tapers away toward the corners; this one squares up, and the back rank reads as a more even block. Players who like it describe the corners as feeling anchored rather than trailing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost is a lost height cue. Telling a rook from a knight by silhouette alone stops working, so you read the head instead. Compare against the conventional patterns in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ll0lAd5Wlv  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Richard Whitty chess pieces with a 96mm king and a 67mm rook\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/16_37e40f76-46a0-42dc-9c7d-4d8f727d69a2.jpg?v=1787442711\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ll0lAd5Wlv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Yr0bTm9Tem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yr0bTm9Tem page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe angular mitre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yr0bTm9Tem     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern bishop is cut with a shallow, softly angled groove in the head, enough to read as a mitre without being fragile. The antique originals were cut harder: a sharp angular slot with defined edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction follows the original. It is more legible across a table and it looks considerably more deliberate close up, where a soft groove can read as a manufacturing mark. It is also more delicate, because a sharp edge is easier to chip than a rounded one, so the bishops are the pieces to be careful with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mw8sVu4Hvc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mw8sVu4Hvc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mw8sVu4Hvc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003e1,750g at 96mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mw8sVu4Hvc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 51g a piece is heavy for a 96mm set. Most tournament sets at this height sit between 1,100g and 1,400g, and this one carries considerably more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony accounts for some of it and the weighting for the rest. What it produces is a set that feels closer to a 105mm piece than a 96mm one in the hand, with a solid landing on the board. If you have handled a light 95mm set and found it disappointing, this is the corrective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mw8sVu4Hvc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Angular mitre cut on the bishops of the Richard Whitty antique chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/18_4f33dc20-524a-426f-80e5-54002433c6eb.jpg?v=1787442711\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mw8sVu4Hvc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Rr3yBd3Txp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rr3yBd3Txp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rr3yBd3Txp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm. At 50mm the set is snug and the back rank is full; at 55mm it has more room and the tall rooks read more clearly. Either is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven how much detail sits in the bishops and knights, a plain or lightly figured board serves the set better than a heavily grained one. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Np8uFb9Mch\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Np8uFb9Mch\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Np8uFb9Mch page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Np8uFb9Mch     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall rook is the thing to decide about. At 67mm against a 64mm knight it reverses an order you have been reading unconsciously for years, and it takes a few games before you stop double checking the corners. What you get for that is a back rank that squares up instead of tapering away, which I find more satisfying to look at. Add genuine ebony, an unusually sharp bishop mitre and 1,750g of weighting at only 96mm, and it punches well above its size in the hand. One caution: that angular mitre is more chip prone than a modern soft groove, so the bishops deserve care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Np8uFb9Mch  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction Richard Whitty antique chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/17_d1143bcb-7192-415c-ba6e-3d7435f43a7b.jpg?v=1787442711\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Np8uFb9Mch\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-At8vXr8Jxu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Il0zNk7Smx\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Il0zNk7Smx\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Il0lDp3Ftk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Il0lDp3Ftk page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm to 55mm. At 50mm the set is snug, at 55mm the tall rooks read more clearly. Both suit the 42mm king base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the rook taller than the knight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is how the Whitty pattern runs, at 67mm against 64mm. It squares up the back rank rather than letting it taper toward the corners, at the cost of the usual height cue for telling the two apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,750g across 34 pieces, around 51g a piece, which is heavy for a 96mm set and closer to what a 105mm set would carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fm5pYg4Akc  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fm5pYg4Akc { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fm5pYg4Akc  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Fm5pYg4Akc { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fm5pYg4Akc  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Fm5pYg4Akc {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82mm (3.22 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.79 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64mm (2.51 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e67mm (2.63 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.49 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm (1.96 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34mm (1.33 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,750g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215143457136,"sku":"CB-R0354","price":649.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/ddde.jpg?v=1787442711"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1904-cambridge-springs-tournament-ebonised-101mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1904 Cambridge Springs Tournament Ebonised 101mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Xn8aMr1Gpw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Xn8aMr1Gpw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xn8aMr1Gpw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1904 Cambridge Springs Tournament Ebonised 101mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xn8aMr1Gpw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCambridge Springs 1904 was the first major international congress held in twentieth century America, at a hotel in rural Pennsylvania, with Lasker as reigning world champion and Chigorin, Pillsbury and Showalter across the tables. Pillsbury's opening preparation there is still discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set made for it carries a king finial unlike any other pattern we stock, and a base wide enough at 44mm to mark it as a tournament piece rather than a parlour one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood against antiqued boxwood, weighted to 1,200g. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Xn8aMr1Gpw  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1904 Cambridge Springs Tournament chess pieces in ebonised and antiqued boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_f82da735-6dcc-4e2c-85e4-c53fbbb52e41.jpg?v=1787442731\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Xn8aMr1Gpw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Go5eWi1Ann\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Go5eWi1Ann\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Go5eWi1Ann page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Go5eWi1Ann     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e101mm (4.0 inch) king on a wide 44mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive king finial specific to the 1904 Cambridge Springs pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEbonised boxwood dark side against an antiqued boxwood light side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour cuts in each rook turret rather than the usual three\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Go5eWi1Ann     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide based pawns that give the front rank unusual presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted to 1,200g, with turned collar rings on the pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Dc3uPl1Gvn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Dc3uPl1Gvn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Dc3uPl1Gvn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the Cambridge Springs pattern differs from a standard Staunton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Dc3uPl1Gvn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree features separate it. The king finial is the obvious one, cut to a profile you will not find on another set in the range and the quickest way to identify the pattern across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rooks carry four cuts in the turret where three or five is more usual. And the pawns sit on unusually wide bases for their height, which gives the front rank a solidity that most patterns reserve for the officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath those, the proportions are conventional: a clean step from king through queen and bishop to knight and rook. It reads quickly, which is what a tournament pattern has to do. Compare against our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Dc3uPl1Gvn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Cambridge Springs chess pieces with a 101mm king on a wide 44mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_4c7da55b-c736-4662-9f67-6da7f9239659.jpg?v=1787442731\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Dc3uPl1Gvn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ii5oBf5Wfa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ii5oBf5Wfa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe antiqued light side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ii5oBf5Wfa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew boxwood is close to cream and takes years of handling to mellow. Antiquing does that ageing at the factory through a staged colour and polish process, so the light side arrives already warm and browned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst an ebonised dark side the effect is a softer contrast than black against cream, and noticeably less glare under a bright light. For a reproduction of a 1904 set it is the historically honest choice as well, since no set from that congress would have stayed bright for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Cd1zEo7Dkb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Cd1zEo7Dkb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Cd1zEo7Dkb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the base is so wide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Cd1zEo7Dkb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 44mm the king base is wide for a 101mm piece, and the officers follow at 40mm with the rook at 39mm. Nothing on this set is narrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide foot was how a maker guaranteed stability in an era when weighting was inconsistent, and the reproduction keeps the geometry while adding modern weighting on top. The result is a set that is genuinely difficult to knock over, and one that needs 60mm squares to breathe rather than the 55mm its height alone would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Cd1zEo7Dkb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unique king finial on the 1904 Cambridge Springs Tournament chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/6_a9248640-02a0-4ddb-a2d5-ca3ee79de6e4.jpg?v=1787442731\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Cd1zEo7Dkb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Lm1jEf1Grg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lm1jEf1Grg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for the pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lm1jEf1Grg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That is larger than a 101mm king would normally need and the wide bases are the reason. On a 55mm board the back rank runs together and the individual profiles stop reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the set already carries a great deal of visual detail, a plain or lightly figured board suits it better than a heavily grained one. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Uk9fAe0Yca\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Uk9fAe0Yca\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uk9fAe0Yca page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uk9fAe0Yca     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king finial is the reason to buy this rather than another large ebonised set. It is genuinely distinctive, it identifies the pattern instantly, and nothing else in our range carries it. The antiqued light side is the right pairing too, softer and much easier under a lamp than bright boxwood would be. Two practical points. The wide bases mean 60mm squares rather than the 55mm the height alone would suggest, so check your board. And this is ebonised boxwood, not genuine ebony, which is why it sits where it does on price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Uk9fAe0Yca  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1904 Cambridge Springs chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/10_619ab690-5b84-44c8-96e7-45934d94a673.jpg?v=1787442731\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Uk9fAe0Yca\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Jx1dOg3Qry\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Tb5jRj7Ljg\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Tb5jRj7Ljg\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Zo6lCs7Meu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Zo6lCs7Meu page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. The bases are wide throughout, from a 44mm king down to 39mm rooks, so the set needs more square than its height alone suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the dark side genuine ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The dark pieces are ebonised boxwood taken to a deep even black. Genuine ebony sets sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is antiqued boxwood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood aged at the factory through a staged colour and polish process, so it arrives warm and browned rather than cream. It softens the contrast and cuts glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes this pattern identifiable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king finial is specific to the 1904 Cambridge Springs set, and the rooks carry four turret cuts rather than the usual three. The pawns also sit on unusually wide bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Xn8aMr1Gpw  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xn8aMr1Gpw { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xn8aMr1Gpw  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Xn8aMr1Gpw { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Xn8aMr1Gpw  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Xn8aMr1Gpw {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.73 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85mm (3.34 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43mm (1.69 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78mm (3.07 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73mm (2.87 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.28 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch), bishop and knight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.53 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34mm (1.33 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,200g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215143489904,"sku":"CB-R0368","price":539.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/Cambridge_Chess_Set.jpg?v=1787442733"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1940-soviet-club-ebony-and-ivory-white-103mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1940 Soviet Club Ebony and Ivory White 103mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bm1eAm6Sce\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bm1eAm6Sce\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bm1eAm6Sce page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1940 Soviet Club Ebony and Ivory White 103mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bm1eAm6Sce     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original of this set was made in the USSR around 1940 and, as far as anyone can establish, never used in competition. Collectors place it at the Moscow club or the 1940 USSR Championship on photographic evidence, and it remains one of the more elusive Soviet patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reproduction pairs genuine ebony with a light side finished in ivory white rather than left as natural boxwood. That is a deliberate high contrast choice and it is what gives the set its look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 103mm king on a 44mm base, heavily weighted to 1,700g. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/luxury-chess-pieces\" title=\"Luxury Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bm1eAm6Sce  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1940 Soviet Club chess pieces in genuine ebony and ivory white painted boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_efe041ed-71d3-4cb3-8b9b-9682169192dd.jpg?v=1787442744\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bm1eAm6Sce\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Qq3dGu6The\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Qq3dGu6The\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Qq3dGu6The page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Qq3dGu6The     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e103mm (4.05 inch) king on a wide 44mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight side finished in ivory white for maximum contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily weighted to 1,700g across the full set, around 50g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Qq3dGu6The     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh gloss lacquer polish over careful lathe work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurned collar rings on the pieces with thick green felts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with an ownership certificate from the maker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bm9lRt0Qok\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bm9lRt0Qok\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bm9lRt0Qok page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow ivory white differs from a natural boxwood light side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bm9lRt0Qok     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every set we sell uses natural boxwood on the light side, which is close to cream and mellows to a warm honey over years. This one is finished in ivory white instead, which is opaque and stays where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gain is contrast. Against genuine ebony, ivory white is about as far apart as two chess pieces get, and the board reads with real clarity even in poor light. It is a deliberately theatrical pairing rather than a subtle one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost is grain. A painted light side covers the boxwood figure, so the white pieces read as form rather than as timber. If you want the wood to show on both sides, look at the natural boxwood options across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bm9lRt0Qok  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1940 Soviet Club chess pieces with a 103mm king on a 44mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_153bd3ad-cd1a-46fe-a598-0ee894899184.jpg?v=1787442743\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bm9lRt0Qok\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Mb3aKs9Eew\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mb3aKs9Eew page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA set with no tournament record\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mb3aKs9Eew     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions we carry trace to a specific event: a championship, a match, a congress. This one does not, and that is the interesting thing about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original appears to have been made for club use rather than competition, which is why it turns up in photographs of the Moscow club rather than in tournament records. For a collector that makes it harder to authenticate and more unusual to own. For a player it simply means the pattern was designed to be used rather than displayed, which shows in the wide base and the heavy weighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rf3hZq8Khm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rf3hZq8Khm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rf3hZq8Khm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe lacquer finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rf3hZq8Khm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces carry a high gloss lacquer polish rather than the buff finish used on most of the range. It is a harder surface with considerably more shine, and on the ivory white side it is what makes the colour read as clean rather than chalky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacquer behaves like a shell. It resists handling marks well and it will chip if pieces are dropped on a hard surface or stored loose where they knock together. Keep them dry, out of direct sun, and stored so they are not rattling against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rf3hZq8Khm  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1940 Soviet Club chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/13_91a93f63-6d13-4cb9-a1de-a775d5b59810.jpg?v=1787442744\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rf3hZq8Khm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Xq4tXn8Whd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xq4tXn8Whd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSizing a board and what else arrives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xq4tXn8Whd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. The 44mm king base and 40mm officers are wide for the height, and on 55mm the back rank fills too completely for the set to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker supplies an ownership certificate with the set. No board is included; our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size, and for a set this high in contrast a plain board keeps the attention on the pieces rather than competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hc9fLn5Xis\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hc9fLn5Xis\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hc9fLn5Xis page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hc9fLn5Xis     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ivory white light side is the whole character of this set and it divides people. Against genuine ebony the contrast is about as strong as chess pieces get, and the board reads with unusual clarity in poor light, which is a real advantage. What you trade is the grain: the white pieces read as shape rather than as timber, and if you love boxwood figure you will not love this. At 1,700g of heavily weighted genuine ebony it is a substantial set regardless. Two practical notes: it wants 60mm squares, and the lacquer finish is harder but more chip prone than the buff polish used elsewhere in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hc9fLn5Xis  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Genuine ebony and ivory white 1940 Soviet Club chess pieces with felted bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/7_ef101dff-c5e7-4fad-83a3-8067b235119d.jpg?v=1787442743\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hc9fLn5Xis\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Kh4rYg5Aju\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ky5lJu1Lpu\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ky5lJu1Lpu\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Dt6tEg3Bjb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Dt6tEg3Bjb page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. With a 44mm king base and 40mm officers the set needs more square than its 103mm height alone would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces. The light pieces are boxwood finished in ivory white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the light side painted rather than natural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt follows the original 1940 set and it gives maximum contrast against the ebony. The trade is that the boxwood grain is covered, so the light pieces read as form rather than timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes anything come with the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker supplies an ownership certificate. No board or storage is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow should the lacquer finish be cared for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pieces dry, out of direct sun, and stored so they are not knocking against each other. Lacquer resists handling marks well but will chip on impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bm1eAm6Sce  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bm1eAm6Sce { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bm1eAm6Sce  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Bm1eAm6Sce { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bm1eAm6Sce  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bm1eAm6Sce {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Qq3dGu6The  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Qq3dGu6The { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  font-size: 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width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e103mm (4.05 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.73 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89mm (3.50 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm (2.99 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm (2.95 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61mm (2.40 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.57 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56mm (2.20 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.37 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory white finished boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily weighted, turned collar rings, thick green felts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh gloss lacquer polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,700g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwnership certificate from the maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwnership certificate from the maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215143653744,"sku":"CB-R0348-N","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/white_painted_chess.jpg?v=1787442743"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1963-1966-piatigorsky-cup-108mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1963 1966 Piatigorsky Cup 108mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pt9vXy3Mko\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pt9vXy3Mko\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pt9vXy3Mko page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1963 1966 Piatigorsky Cup 108mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pt9vXy3Mko     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Piatigorsky Cup was two tournaments, in 1963 and 1966, funded by the cellist Gregor Piatigorsky and his wife Jacqueline, herself a strong player who represented the United States at the Olympiad. The second edition brought Fischer, Spassky, Petrosian and Larsen to Santa Monica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern used there is a Staunton with an unusually tall queen: 98mm against a 108mm king, a gap of only ten millimetres where a conventional set of this height would run fifteen or more. It gives the royal pair an unusual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo timbers, triple weighted to 2,300g. It sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/luxury-chess-pieces\" title=\"Luxury Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eluxury chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pt9vXy3Mko  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1963 1966 Piatigorsky Cup chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood, 108mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/piatigorsky_cup_chess_pieces_in_ebony_box_wood_16.jpg?v=1787442843\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Pt9vXy3Mko\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Er9eBd5Pfn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Er9eBd5Pfn\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Er9eBd5Pfn page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Er9eBd5Pfn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e108mm (4.25 inch) king on a 48mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 98mm sits unusually close to the king, giving a matched royal pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in genuine ebony or bud rosewood, both against boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple weighted to 2,300g across the full set, around 68g a piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Er9eBd5Pfn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnight carved from a single piece of timber with a long flowing mane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical dimensions and weight across both options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zj1wRe0Pgk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zj1wRe0Pgk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zj1wRe0Pgk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two timbers compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zj1wRe0Pgk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony is a true black with almost no visible figure, putting all the attention on the carving. On a set whose selling point is its single piece knight, that is a real argument in its favour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud rosewood is a burl figured reddish brown where the timber itself is the interest, and because burl grain runs in every direction no two pieces come out alike. It reads as wood first and shape second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and the 2,300g weight are identical across both, so this is purely a decision about how you want the set to look. The wider luxury range sits in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zj1wRe0Pgk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Piatigorsky Cup chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_11__2_1.jpg?v=1787442843\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zj1wRe0Pgk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Wc0ePz2Bvz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wc0ePz2Bvz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the queen is so tall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wc0ePz2Bvz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen millimetres separate king and queen here. On most Staunton sets at 108mm the gap is fifteen to twenty, and the crown against the coronet widens the visual difference further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing the queen up close to the king changes how the back rank reads. The royal pair sits as a pair rather than as a monarch and a consort, and the drop from queen to bishop at 85mm becomes the sharpest step on the rank instead. Some players find that clearer, since the officers separate more distinctly from the royals. Others take a few games to stop reaching for the wrong piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Va9cPg7Aoe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Va9cPg7Aoe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Va9cPg7Aoe page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eTriple weighting at 2,300g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Va9cPg7Aoe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard weighted set carries a single slug in the base, double weighting increases it, triple increases it again. At 2,300g across 34 pieces this averages roughly 68g, which is among the heaviest sets we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 108mm that mass is doing structural work as well as giving hand feel. A tall piece carries its bulk high and wants to topple, and the counterweight in the foot is what stops it. Lifting the king for the first time is the moment the price makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Va9cPg7Aoe  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Genuine ebony Piatigorsky Cup pieces with a 108mm king on a 48mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/piatigorsky_cup_chess_pieces_in_ebony_box_wood_15__1.jpg?v=1787442844\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Va9cPg7Aoe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Jc0wBu9Urv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jc0wBu9Urv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSizing a board for a 48mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jc0wBu9Urv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm, and it is not negotiable at this base width. On 55mm the back rank fills almost completely and the position stops reading cleanly through the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty millimetre boards are a specialist size rather than a shelf standard, so confirm what you have before ordering. For the bud rosewood option in particular, a plain board serves the set better than a figured one, because burl grain and board grain compete. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gx9tXu0Yxa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gx9tXu0Yxa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gx9tXu0Yxa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gx9tXu0Yxa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall queen is what makes this pattern worth owning rather than just another large Staunton. Ten millimetres from the king gives the royals a balance you do not see elsewhere, and it changes how the back rank reads in a way that grows on you. Triple weighting at 2,300g and a single piece knight put it firmly in the luxury tier and it earns the position. Two things to settle before buying. It needs 60mm squares, a size most people do not own, so check first. And the two timbers are genuinely different propositions rather than a colour choice: take the ebony if you are buying the carving, the bud rosewood if you are buying the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gx9tXu0Yxa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving detail on the bud rosewood 1963 1966 Piatigorsky Cup chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_2__5.jpg?v=1787442859\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gx9tXu0Yxa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Nu8cHs0Tck\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Gc1pSy6Bio\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Gc1pSy6Bio\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ex6vEk3Shm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ex6vEk3Shm page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. With a 48mm king base a 55mm board fills the back rank almost completely, so this is a requirement rather than a preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber only, on the dark side. Genuine ebony is near black with almost no figure, which keeps the attention on the carving. Bud rosewood is a figured burl where the timber itself is the interest. Dimensions and the 2,300g weight are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the queen so close to the king in height?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is how the Piatigorsky pattern runs, at 98mm against 108mm. It makes the royals read as a pair and puts the sharpest step on the rank between queen and bishop instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does triple weighted mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries substantially more metal than a standard weighted set. At around 68g a piece these are among the heaviest we sell, which is what keeps a 108mm piece stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e108mm (4.25 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48mm (1.88 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98mm (3.85 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.77 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85mm (3.34 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78mm (3.07 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65mm (2.55 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm (2.28 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36mm (1.41 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple weighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from a single piece of timber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,300g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Genuine Ebony","offer_id":54215144112496,"sku":"CB-VJ080","price":949.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54215144178032,"sku":"CB-VJ079","price":949.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/piatigorsky_cup_chess_pieces_in_ebony_box_wood_17_copyffff_1.jpg?v=1787442844"},{"product_id":"reproduction-grand-divan-simpsons-in-the-strand-107mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction Grand Divan Simpsons in the Strand 107mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nk2nOk2Vxs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nk2nOk2Vxs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nk2nOk2Vxs page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction Grand Divan Simpsons in the Strand 107mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nk2nOk2Vxs     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimpsons in the Strand was the cigar divan where London's chess culture lived through the second half of the nineteenth century, and where the 1851 tournament players sat. This is a reproduction of the pattern used there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks unlike anything else we carry. The queen stands at 100mm against a 107mm king, a gap of only seven millimetres, and the bishop reaches 88mm. The whole set is tall, narrow and closely stepped, where a Staunton is squat and widely spaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnweighted and unfelted exactly as the originals were, in a choice of genuine ebony or bud rosewood against boxwood. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nk2nOk2Vxs  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grand Divan chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood, 107mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_3776_copy_2.jpg?v=1787446822\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nk2nOk2Vxs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Pu4cMe9Cjn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Pu4cMe9Cjn\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Pu4cMe9Cjn page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Pu4cMe9Cjn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e107mm (4.2 inch) king on a narrow 40mm base, sized for 45mm to 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 100mm sits only seven millimetres below the king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo options: genuine ebony heartwood or figured bud rosewood, both against boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnweighted and unfelted, faithful to the original divan sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Pu4cMe9Cjn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e700g in genuine ebony and 630g in bud rosewood across the full set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall closely stepped proportions rather than a conventional Staunton ladder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduces the pattern used at Simpsons in the Strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jt1fRk3Vvj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jt1fRk3Vvj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jt1fRk3Vvj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two timbers compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jt1fRk3Vvj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery measurement is shared. Same 107mm king on a 40mm base, same 100mm queen, same 61mm pawns, same carving, both unweighted and unfelted. The choice is the dark side and about seventy grams across the whole set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony is the higher contrast option and the closer match to how a well kept divan set would have looked. It is heartwood rather than dyed boxwood, so the near black is in the timber, and the full 34 pieces come to around 700g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud rosewood is the warmer and more figured option. The burl grain swirls differently on each piece, red brown rather than black, which softens the contrast against the boxwood and suits the period look in a different way. At 630g it is the lighter of the two. Both sit among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jt1fRk3Vvj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Grand Divan chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood, 107mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_3469_copy_2.jpg?v=1787459960\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jt1fRk3Vvj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-La9pNz3Vaw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-La9pNz3Vaw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the set is unweighted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-La9pNz3Vaw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier is explicit that the pieces are non weighted and non felted, as per the original design. That is a faithfulness decision, not a saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighting became standard later, when clocks and faster time controls made stability matter. A set from a Victorian cigar divan was handled slowly, on cloth, in a room with no clock, and nobody in 1860 expected a rook to right itself when nudged. Reproducing it with modern weights would give a better playing set and a worse reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat that means in practice: at roughly 21g a piece in ebony and 19g in bud rosewood these are light, they slide rather than settle, and they will topple if the table is knocked. Buy accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Yr5zPy4Vts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Yr5zPy4Vts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yr5zPy4Vts page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eNot a Staunton, and not trying to be\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yr5zPy4Vts     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery number here runs against Staunton convention. A 107mm Staunton would sit on a 47mm base; this sits on 40mm. Its queen would be 20mm below the king; this one is 7mm below. Its pawns would be around 55mm; these are 61mm, taller than the rooks on several sets we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a board with almost no height hierarchy. Instead of a clear descending ladder you get a tall, dense forest where pieces are distinguished by their heads rather than their stature, and at a glance the royal pair reads as two nearly equal pieces separated only by the crown against the coronet. It takes real adjustment if you have only ever played on Staunton sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Yr5zPy4Vts  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction Grand Divan Simpsons in the Strand pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_3770.jpg?v=1787446822\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Yr5zPy4Vts\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Yr2kLg6Wyj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yr2kLg6Wyj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a narrow base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yr2kLg6Wyj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommendation runs from 45mm to 55mm squares, which is wide for a 107mm king. The 40mm base is what allows it: a narrow foot fits a smaller square than the height alone would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 45mm the set is dense and closely packed, which is closest to how a divan board would have looked. At 55mm it opens out and the individual profiles read more clearly. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Rt2lGu8Smt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Rt2lGu8Smt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Rt2lGu8Smt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Rt2lGu8Smt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a historical reproduction first and a playing set second, and the weight tells you so immediately: 700g in ebony or 630g in bud rosewood across 34 pieces is around a third of what a modern set at this height carries, because the divan originals had nothing in the base and this copies them honestly. What you get for that is a genuinely unusual object. A 100mm queen under a 107mm king and 61mm pawns produce a board with almost no height hierarchy, which looks nothing like a Staunton and takes some getting used to. On timber I would take the ebony for the sharper contrast and the closer period match, and the bud rosewood if you want the grain figure to be part of the appeal. Buy either if the Simpsons in the Strand connection appeals and you play slowly. If you want a set that stays put on a fast clock, this is the wrong one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Rt2lGu8Smt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Unweighted bud rosewood Grand Divan chess pieces, as the original was made\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/granddivanchessset.jpg?v=1787459960\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Rt2lGu8Smt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Fo7gFq5Drr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Fj8eWg1Qve\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Fj8eWg1Qve\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Dp3aCh3Pwv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Dp3aCh3Pwv page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are unweighted and unfelted, faithful to the original divan sets, which is why the full 34 pieces come to only 700g in ebony or 630g in bud rosewood. They are light in the hand and will topple if knocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the dark timber, and about seventy grams of total weight. Genuine ebony heartwood gives a near black side with high contrast. Bud rosewood gives swirled burl figure in warm red brown. Every dimension and the carving are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 45mm to 55mm. The narrow 40mm base is what lets a 107mm king sit on a smaller square than its height would normally allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the queen almost as tall as the king?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the divan pattern. Seven millimetres separate them, where a Staunton would run twenty. It gives the board far less height hierarchy than modern players expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nk2nOk2Vxs  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nk2nOk2Vxs { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nk2nOk2Vxs  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Nk2nOk2Vxs { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nk2nOk2Vxs  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nk2nOk2Vxs {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e107mm (4.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm (3.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e88mm (3.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82mm (3.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73mm (2.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm to 35mm, bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61mm (2.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm (1.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnweighted and unfelted, as the original design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700g in genuine ebony, 630g in bud rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm to 55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Genuine Ebony","offer_id":54215166034288,"sku":"CB-D0128-N","price":519.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54215600603504,"sku":"CB-D0128","price":519.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img_3776_copy_2.jpg?v=1787446822"},{"product_id":"soviet-era-weighted-95mm-chess-pieces","title":"Soviet Era Weighted 95mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pv7xWg5Iwf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pv7xWg5Iwf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pv7xWg5Iwf page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSoviet Era Weighted 95mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pv7xWg5Iwf     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green option is the unusual one. Rather than the black, brown or red that almost every set uses, the dark side here is boxwood dyed to a stained green ash burl, which is a colour you will not find anywhere else in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the finish it is a straightforward Soviet club pattern: a 95mm king on a 42mm base, double weighted to 1,200g, with the plain unfussy turning that Soviet workshops favoured over English decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo options, ebonised or stained green ash burl. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pv7xWg5Iwf  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Soviet Era chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood, 95mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_9442ad42-d351-4a43-822c-a746d2a9249e.jpg?v=1787446857\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Pv7xWg5Iwf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Bv1mMp4Dxh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Bv1mMp4Dxh\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Bv1mMp4Dxh page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Bv1mMp4Dxh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95mm (3.74 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo options: conventional ebonised, or an unusual stained green ash burl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble weighted to 1,200g across the full set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain Soviet turning without English style collar decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Bv1mMp4Dxh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural boxwood light side on both options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical dimensions across both options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ia8rLd4Xwo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ia8rLd4Xwo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ia8rLd4Xwo page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two options compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ia8rLd4Xwo     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood is the conventional choice and gives the highest contrast: a flat even black against natural boxwood, which reads fastest across a table and looks like what most people expect a chess set to look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stained green ash burl is a genuine oddity. The dye is translucent enough that the boxwood grain shows through, so the dark pieces carry visible figure in a muted green brown rather than reading as a solid block of colour. Against natural boxwood the contrast is softer and considerably more unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions and the 1,200g weight are identical, so this is entirely a decision about how you want the board to look. Both sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ia8rLd4Xwo  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Soviet Era chess pieces in stained green ash burl and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_19.jpg?v=1787446856\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ia8rLd4Xwo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ci2eCd8Fmz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ci2eCd8Fmz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat Soviet club turning looks like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ci2eCd8Fmz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish Staunton sets accumulated decoration through the nineteenth century: collar rings, stepped crowns, carved mitres and turned bands. Soviet workshops making sets for clubs and schools stripped most of that out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is left is a cleaner profile with fewer transitions, quicker to turn and less prone to chipping at the ring edges. It is not a cheaper set so much as a differently prioritised one, built for durability in a room where the pieces got used every day rather than for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ij9aEp9Urn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ij9aEp9Urn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ij9aEp9Urn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy a green dark side works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ij9aEp9Urn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack against cream is so standard that a board using anything else looks wrong for the first few games. Green sits far enough from both that it reads as a deliberate choice rather than a faded black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical benefit is glare. A black set under a bright overhead throws back hard highlights on every curve; a muted green does not, and over a long session that is easier on the eyes. The practical cost is contrast, since green against cream separates less sharply than black does, particularly in poor light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ij9aEp9Urn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised Soviet Era chess pieces with a 95mm king and weighted felted bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/5_cb5aa095-0464-4fc9-9605-d4223b7498b9.jpg?v=1787446856\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ij9aEp9Urn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ab5tTt7Nuj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ab5tTt7Nuj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ab5tTt7Nuj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm. That suits the 42mm king base and it is the size most club and home boards already are, so this set will sit correctly on a board you probably own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the green option in particular, a plain board is worth thinking about. Green against a heavily grained board reads muddily, where a plain surface lets the colour do its work. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tt0vCj1Tln\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tt0vCj1Tln\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tt0vCj1Tln page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tt0vCj1Tln     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green ash burl finish is the reason to look at this listing. It is the only set in our range with a genuinely unconventional dark side, the dye is translucent enough to keep the boxwood grain visible, and it throws back far less glare under a lamp than a black set does. What you give up is contrast, so if you play in poor light take the ebonised option instead. Beyond the finish it is an honest club set: plain Soviet turning, double weighted at 1,200g, and sized for the 50mm board most people already own. Not a display piece, and not trying to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tt0vCj1Tln  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Green ash burl stain on the Soviet Era chess pieces, hand carved in India\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/7_e1c3bb50-2315-47e1-a04d-9191cebe41c8.jpg?v=1787446856\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tt0vCj1Tln\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Mp2rOh6Ugs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ff9kMw5Dad\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ff9kMw5Dad\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Sy7qIa1Knl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Sy7qIa1Knl page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm, which suits the 42mm king base and is the size most club and home boards already use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is stained green ash burl?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood dyed to a muted green brown. The dye is translucent, so the grain still shows through rather than the pieces reading as a solid block of colour. It is the only finish of its kind in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich option is easier to read in play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ebonised one. Black against natural boxwood gives the sharpest contrast, particularly in poor light. The green separates less sharply but throws back much less glare under a bright lamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow heavy is the set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,200g across 34 pieces, double weighted, with thick green felt on every base. Both options weigh the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Pv7xWg5Iwf  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pv7xWg5Iwf { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pv7xWg5Iwf  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Pv7xWg5Iwf { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Pv7xWg5Iwf  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Pv7xWg5Iwf {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.65 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78mm (3.07 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.53 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73mm (2.87 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63mm (2.48 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54mm (2.12 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.37 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31mm (1.22 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised boxwood or stained green ash burl, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,200g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54215166820720,"sku":"CB-R0318","price":369.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stained Green Ash Burl","offer_id":54215167377776,"sku":"CB-VJ086","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/russianchessset2.jpg?v=1787446856"},{"product_id":"reproduction-bcc-staunton-double-collared-ebony-106mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction BCC Staunton Double Collared Ebony 106mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tb8iKf7Vxu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tb8iKf7Vxu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tb8iKf7Vxu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction BCC Staunton Double Collared Ebony 106mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tb8iKf7Vxu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Chess Company was founded in 1891 and spent two decades as the only serious rival to Jaques of London. It went about the problem differently, prioritising stability and its own hand carved knight, and it experimented with materials Jaques would not touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double collar is its signature. Where a Jaques piece carries one turned ring below the head, a BCC king, queen, bishop and pawn carry two, which reads as a distinctly heavier and more banded profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony against boxwood, triple weighted to 1,710g on a 106mm king. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tb8iKf7Vxu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"BCC Staunton Double Collared chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img7256_copy.jpg?v=1787446824\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tb8iKf7Vxu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Yp1jZx7Cig\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Yp1jZx7Cig\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Yp1jZx7Cig page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Yp1jZx7Cig     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106mm (4.2 inch) king on a 43mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble collar rings on king, queen, bishops and pawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinely crenellated rook, cut deeper than a modern turret\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Yp1jZx7Cig     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple weighted to 1,710g across the full set, around 50g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduced with chess historian Alan Dewey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tt1iMr3Otj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tt1iMr3Otj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tt1iMr3Otj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow BCC differs from the Jaques pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tt1iMr3Otj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two companies competed directly for twenty years and their sets are distinguishable at a glance once you know what to look for. Jaques used a single collar ring; BCC used two, which gives its pieces a banded, more architectural profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCC also cut its rook crenellations deeper and more finely than the shallow notches a modern factory pattern uses, and its knights were hand carved to a house style rather than following the Jaques head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal BCC sets are rare and priced accordingly, which is the whole argument for a reproduction. Compare against the Jaques derived patterns across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tt1iMr3Otj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Double collar rings on the king and queen of the BCC Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_8.jpg?v=1787446824\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tt1iMr3Otj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Ct7pOi5Ltw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ct7pOi5Ltw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy two collars instead of one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ct7pOi5Ltw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collar ring below a piece's head is not decoration alone. It is a turned step that marks the transition from stem to head, and it also gives the fingers a natural place to grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoubling it does both jobs more emphatically. The transition is more strongly marked, so the piece reads clearly at distance, and there is more for the hand to find without looking down. On a 106mm set that is a genuine ergonomic difference rather than a styling flourish, and it is the fastest way to identify a BCC reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Uf5iGo3Pyk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Uf5iGo3Pyk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Uf5iGo3Pyk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe crenellated rook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Uf5iGo3Pyk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern rooks carry three to five shallow notches cut into the turret, enough to signal a castle without weakening the timber. BCC cut deeper and finer, producing a more genuinely castellated silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks better and it is more fragile, which is the trade every deeply cut detail makes. On genuine ebony the risk is lower than on a softer timber, because ebony holds a carved edge cleanly, but the rooks are still the pieces to handle with a little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Uf5iGo3Pyk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Finely crenellated rook on the reproduction BCC Staunton chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img7214.jpg?v=1787446824\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Uf5iGo3Pyk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Yo2uGj7Pgl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yo2uGj7Pgl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yo2uGj7Pgl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. A 43mm king base would normally suit 55mm, and the larger recommendation reflects how much visual detail the set carries: double collars and deep crenellations need clear space around them to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain or lightly figured board serves it far better than a heavily grained one for the same reason. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Vg1wBi2Cwf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Vg1wBi2Cwf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Vg1wBi2Cwf page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Vg1wBi2Cwf     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reproductions in this range descend from Jaques, so a properly done BCC is genuinely worth having. The double collar is the detail that carries it: more emphatic than a single ring, easier to find with the hand, and the quickest way to tell the pattern across a room. The deep crenellation on the rooks is the other pleasure, and genuine ebony is the right timber for it because it holds a sharp carved edge. Two notes. Those deep cuts are more delicate than a modern shallow notch, so the rooks deserve care. And it asks for 60mm squares, more than the 43mm base alone would suggest, because the detailing needs room to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Vg1wBi2Cwf  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the BCC Staunton Double Collared ebony chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/img7207.jpg?v=1787446824\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Vg1wBi2Cwf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Zk8vZx7Bqg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Ff7dQt7Jft\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Ff7dQt7Jft\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Wf6lRe8Yvy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Wf6lRe8Yvy page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That is larger than the 43mm king base alone would suggest, and it reflects how much detail the set carries: double collars and deep crenellations need clear space to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes a BCC set identifiable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double collar rings on the king, queen, bishops and pawns, where a Jaques derived piece carries one. The deeper, finer rook crenellation is the second marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho was the British Chess Company?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1891, it was the main rival to Jaques of London for around two decades, known for stable pieces, its own hand carved knight and a willingness to experiment with materials Jaques avoided. Original sets are rare and expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tb8iKf7Vxu  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tb8iKf7Vxu { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tb8iKf7Vxu  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Tb8iKf7Vxu { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tb8iKf7Vxu  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tb8iKf7Vxu {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71mm (2.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e57mm (2.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.5 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple weighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble collar rings on king, queen, bishops and pawns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,710g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215166984560,"sku":"CB-VJ060","price":729.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1_copy.jpg?v=1787446824"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1929-barcelona-joc-catalan-110mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1929 Barcelona Joc Catalan 110mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Lq2jYb6Oex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Lq2jYb6Oex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lq2jYb6Oex page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1929 Barcelona Joc Catalan 110mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lq2jYb6Oex     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Joc Catalan appeared at the Barcelona international tournament around 1930, in the last years before the civil war shut down Catalan cultural life. Almost none of the original sets survive and nobody knows how many were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are unlike any other pattern we carry. A 100mm queen under a 110mm king, a 92mm bishop, and a 73mm rook, so the whole back rank is tall and closely spaced rather than stepping sharply down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood, weighted, on 55mm squares. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Lq2jYb6Oex  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1929 Barcelona Joc Catalan chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood, 110mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_6682b28f-a997-4535-a7cd-91aef4b7f345.jpg?v=1787449842\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Lq2jYb6Oex\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Dh3oDj3Zzu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Dh3oDj3Zzu\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Dh3oDj3Zzu page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Dh3oDj3Zzu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e110mm (4.3 inch) king on a 44mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 100mm sits only ten millimetres below the king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in genuine ebony or bud rosewood, both against boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted, at 1,200g to 1,250g depending on the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Dh3oDj3Zzu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishop at 92mm and rook at 73mm, both unusually tall for the pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical dimensions across both options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ne5kZs9Wfn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ne5kZs9Wfn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ne5kZs9Wfn page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two timbers compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ne5kZs9Wfn     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony gives a near black dark side with almost no figure, and at 1,250g it is the slightly heavier of the two. Bud rosewood is a figured burl with a reddish ground and swirling grain, coming in a touch lighter at 1,200g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a pattern this tall and this closely stepped, the ebony arguably works harder. With so little height separating the pieces, a flat black dark side makes the profiles read as clean silhouettes, where a heavily figured timber adds visual noise to an already busy back rank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said the rosewood is the warmer object and the more unusual one. Both sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ne5kZs9Wfn  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1929 Barcelona Joc Catalan chess pieces in bud rosewood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/historic_1929_barcelona_joc_catalan_chess_set_1.jpg?v=1787449842\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ne5kZs9Wfn\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Kw1yNz4Gcf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kw1yNz4Gcf page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eAn attribution that is not settled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kw1yNz4Gcf     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Joc Catalan is often sold as a Gaudi design, and it is worth being straight about the evidence. Some researchers attribute it to Antoni Gaudi; Gaudi scholars generally do not, and the supplier says so plainly in its own notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is not in dispute is the period and the place. It is a Catalan Art Nouveau object from the years around 1930, made in a city where that movement was at its height and then cut short. Buy it for that, not for a signature nobody can prove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mm1jXx4Zbe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mm1jXx4Zbe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mm1jXx4Zbe page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA back rank with almost no ladder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mm1jXx4Zbe     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing 110, queen 100, bishop 92, knight 81, rook 73. Ten millimetres between king and queen, eight between queen and bishop, and the whole rank spans only 37mm from tallest to shortest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional Staunton at this king height would span nearer 55mm, so this reads as a far denser and more vertical arrangement. The pieces are identified by their heads rather than by their stature, which takes adjusting to and which gives the assembled board a striking, almost architectural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mm1jXx4Zbe  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tall 100mm queen beside the 110mm king on the Joc Catalan chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/18_6b2cf3a0-0a8a-4d51-a701-8378d4c02c20.jpg?v=1787449842\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mm1jXx4Zbe\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Fz1eUq4Aaj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fz1eUq4Aaj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board for a 44mm base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fz1eUq4Aaj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, which is standard tournament sizing and unusually convenient for a 110mm set. The relatively narrow 44mm base is what allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes this one of the few large sets in the range that will sit correctly on a board most people already own. Given how tall and closely spaced the pieces are, a plain board serves them better than a figured one. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sa8jKi7Svg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sa8jKi7Svg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sa8jKi7Svg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sa8jKi7Svg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportions are the whole appeal. A back rank that spans only 37mm from king to rook is genuinely unusual, and the assembled board looks like nothing else we sell: dense, vertical and almost architectural, which is exactly right for a Catalan Art Nouveau object. It is also one of very few 110mm sets that sits on standard 55mm squares, so you probably will not need a new board. Two honest notes. The Gaudi attribution is disputed and I would not buy it on that basis. And with so little height separating the pieces you identify by head rather than stature, which takes a few games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sa8jKi7Svg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1929 Barcelona Joc Catalan chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/barcolena_chess_set.jpg?v=1787449843\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sa8jKi7Svg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Tm2wPz9Nam\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-No3gPs9Zwl\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-No3gPs9Zwl\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Ev7kCz6Xlf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Ev7kCz6Xlf page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, which is standard tournament sizing. The relatively narrow 44mm base is what lets a 110mm set work on a board most people already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWas this really designed by Gaudi?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is often attributed to him, but Gaudi scholars generally dispute it and the supplier says so too. What is certain is the period and place: Catalan Art Nouveau, Barcelona, around 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the queen so close to the king?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the pattern. Ten millimetres separate them and the whole back rank spans only 37mm, where a conventional Staunton at this height would span nearer 55mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber only. Genuine ebony is near black and slightly heavier at 1,250g; bud rosewood is a figured burl at 1,200g. Dimensions are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Lq2jYb6Oex  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lq2jYb6Oex { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lq2jYb6Oex  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Lq2jYb6Oex { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Lq2jYb6Oex  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Lq2jYb6Oex {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44mm (1.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100mm (3.9 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92mm (3.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81mm (3.18 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e73mm (2.87 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.49 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.16 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.29 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony or bud rosewood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,250g in ebony, 1,200g in bud rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Genuine Ebony","offer_id":54215273611632,"sku":"CB-VJ046","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54215273873776,"sku":"CB-VJ036","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/gfgfgfg.jpg?v=1787449844"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1935-botvinnik-flohr-soviet-ebony-101mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Soviet Ebony 101mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mk6fRd9Uxx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mk6fRd9Uxx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mk6fRd9Uxx page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Soviet Ebony 101mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mk6fRd9Uxx     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1935 Moscow match between Botvinnik and Flohr was drawn, and it put Botvinnik on the path to the world title. The set they played on is one of the more detailed Soviet patterns, and it does three things no English Staunton does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bases are squat and wide. The finials are turned in the opposing colour. And the bishop has no mitre cut at all, so it is identified by its shape alone rather than by the slot every Western bishop carries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony against boxwood, triple weighted to 1,456g. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mk6fRd9Uxx  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1935 Botvinnik Flohr Soviet chess pieces in genuine ebony and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_94a3908b-be49-4210-b51b-0e32347f85b2.jpg?v=1787449838\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mk6fRd9Uxx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Zy1iRb0Vik\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Zy1iRb0Vik\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Zy1iRb0Vik page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Zy1iRb0Vik     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e101mm (4.0 inch) king on a squat 45mm base, sized for 60mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishops cut without a mitre slot, identified by profile alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinials turned in the opposing colour, a Soviet convention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark side, not ebonised boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Zy1iRb0Vik     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriple weighted to 1,456g with green felt bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural buff polish rather than lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduced with chess historian Alan Dewey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jq1pOx5Fkf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jq1pOx5Fkf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jq1pOx5Fkf page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow this compares to other Soviet reproductions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jq1pOx5Fkf     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Soviet patterns simplified the English Staunton to speed up production: fewer collars, plainer profiles, less carving. This one went the other way and is unusually detailed for its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it keeps from the Soviet tradition is the geometry. A 45mm base under a 101mm king is squat by English standards, which is how these sets stayed upright on club tables. The contrasting finials are the other borrowed habit, and they make the royal pieces read instantly across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe missing bishop mitre is the detail that surprises people. Compare against the conventional patterns in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e to see how much work that slot normally does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jq1pOx5Fkf  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Squat bases and contrasting finials on the 1935 Botvinnik Flohr chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_c55fd215-c9f2-47c9-a63f-7062da5d2acf.jpg?v=1787449838\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jq1pOx5Fkf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Yq8rCm9Hhz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Yq8rCm9Hhz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA bishop with no mitre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Yq8rCm9Hhz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diagonal slot in a bishop's head is so standard that most players never consciously look at it, they just register bishop. Remove it and identification falls entirely to the silhouette: a tapered body with a rounded finial and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet designers were working in a context where religious iconography was unwelcome, and the mitre is a bishop's hat. Whether the omission here is ideological or simply stylistic is not settled, but the effect on play is real. Expect a few games of second glances before the shape alone is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-De2vYc5Qmd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-De2vYc5Qmd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-De2vYc5Qmd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eContrasting finials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-De2vYc5Qmd     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finial on top of the royal pieces is turned in the opposing timber, so the ebony king wears a boxwood cap and the boxwood king an ebony one. It is a Russian and Soviet habit that English makers never adopted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like decoration and it is also useful. A small light point on a dark piece catches the eye at distance far better than an all black silhouette does, which matters on a crowded board under indifferent club lighting. Once you have played on a set that does it, all black royals look slightly mute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-De2vYc5Qmd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bishop cut without a mitre on the 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Soviet set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/12_082fc5b7-2940-461c-81de-69072db565cb.jpg?v=1787449838\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-De2vYc5Qmd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Xd2yXd4Wnh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xd2yXd4Wnh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xd2yXd4Wnh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. That is larger than a 101mm king would normally need, and the squat 45mm base is why. On a 55mm board the wide feet run together and the set loses the openness it was designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty millimetre boards are a specialist size, so confirm what you have before ordering. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tz3rXc1Qvj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tz3rXc1Qvj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tz3rXc1Qvj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tz3rXc1Qvj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most detailed Soviet pattern we carry and the details are the reason to buy it. The contrasting finials are genuinely useful as well as handsome, lifting the royal pieces out of an all black back rank in a way that matters under poor light. The mitreless bishop is the part to think about: it removes the single fastest identification cue on the board, and while most people adjust within a few games, some never stop double checking. Triple weighted genuine ebony at 1,456g is honest value at this price. It wants 60mm squares, more than the 101mm king suggests, because of those squat bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Tz3rXc1Qvj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Soviet chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/9_7302ba62-505c-403e-acab-e640f29ae237.jpg?v=1787449838\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tz3rXc1Qvj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Rw6pJx9Sty\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Jh9kRo8Ccf\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Jh9kRo8Ccf\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Gi8qKc1Kqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Gi8qKc1Kqr page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 60mm. The squat 45mm base drives that rather than the 101mm height, and a 55mm board runs the wide feet together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy do the bishops have no mitre cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is faithful to the original Soviet pattern. Identification falls to the silhouette instead, which takes a few games to become automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the contrasting finials?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap on the royal pieces is turned in the opposing timber, so a dark king wears a light finial. It is a Soviet convention and it makes the royals much easier to pick out at distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this genuine ebony or ebonised wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine ebony heartwood on the dark pieces, not boxwood dyed black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mk6fRd9Uxx  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mk6fRd9Uxx { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mk6fRd9Uxx  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Mk6fRd9Uxx { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mk6fRd9Uxx  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mk6fRd9Uxx {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101mm (4.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45mm (1.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84mm (3.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80mm (3.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70mm (2.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59mm (2.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.4 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.3 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple weighted, green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural buff polish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting colour finials, bishops without a mitre cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,456g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215273906544,"sku":"CB-VJ059","price":639.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/botvinnik_chess.jpg?v=1787449838"},{"product_id":"reproduction-1972-reykjavik-championship-sheesham-96mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction 1972 Reykjavik Championship Sheesham 96mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ta6xUy6Zts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ta6xUy6Zts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ta6xUy6Zts page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction 1972 Reykjavik Championship Sheesham 96mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ta6xUy6Zts     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set used at Reykjavik in 1972 was made by Jaques of London, the firm that produced the original Staunton pattern in 1849. This is a reproduction of that specific set rather than of the general pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat distinction matters, because we carry other 1972 reproductions and they are different turnings. This one runs a 96mm king on a 42mm base with a low 52mm rook and a compact 46mm pawn, all narrower and shorter through the officer group than the sets it sits beside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham against boxwood, weighted to 1,230g. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ta6xUy6Zts  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1972 Reykjavik Championship chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood, 96mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sheeshamchesspiecesww.jpg?v=1787449827\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ta6xUy6Zts\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Sv3eDl3Nug\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Sv3eDl3Nug\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Sv3eDl3Nug page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Sv3eDl3Nug     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96mm (3.7 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 50mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduces the Jaques set used at the 1972 match, not the general pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact officer group with a 68mm bishop and a low 52mm rook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheesham dark side with open reddish grain, against boxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Sv3eDl3Nug     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted to 1,230g across the full set, around 36g a piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ns2lMy2Qqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ns2lMy2Qqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ns2lMy2Qqr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow this differs from our other 1972 reproductions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ns2lMy2Qqr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree products in our range reference the same match, and they are genuinely different sets rather than the same one relabelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is the Jaques set as used in Iceland: 96mm king on 42mm, bishop 68mm, knight 64mm, rook 52mm, pawn 46mm, on 35mm officer bases. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/reproduction-1972-fischer-spassky-ebonised-96mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1972 Fischer Spassky Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFischer Spassky reproductions\u003c\/a\u003e carry a wider foot at 37mm with a taller bishop, knight and rook throughout, and the low knight version drops its knight all the way to 55mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the set that was actually on the table in Reykjavik, this is it. If you want the pattern in ebonised or in bud rosewood, the others are the place to look. All sit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ns2lMy2Qqr  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reykjavik Championship chess pieces with a 96mm king on a 42mm base\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_29_60344b4f-f763-4e1d-bca5-7867c5174a64.jpg?v=1787449828\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ns2lMy2Qqr\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Tt0yLf6Urr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tt0yLf6Urr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the officer group is so compact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tt0yLf6Urr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBishop 68, knight 64, rook 52, all on 35mm bases. Against a modern tournament set those are small numbers for a 96mm king, and the rook in particular sits low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJaques was working to a nineteenth century sense of proportion that later makers gradually inflated. Officers grew, bases widened, and the modern set arrived at a heavier, more uniform back rank. Reproducing the original faithfully means accepting the older proportions, which look leaner and slightly old fashioned beside a contemporary set, because they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Eq1hNf4Izt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Eq1hNf4Izt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Eq1hNf4Izt page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSheesham as the dark side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Eq1hNf4Izt     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is an Indian rosewood with open, visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece and deepens with handling. It is not trying to be black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a reproduction of a set that was photographed constantly through three weeks of world championship coverage, the warmth is apt. The Reykjavik images show a set that reads as timber rather than as high contrast black and white, and sheesham captures that better than an ebonised finish would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Eq1hNf4Izt  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction 1972 Reykjavik Championship chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_32_bdf2e0d1-2f8b-4b40-8e19-0907cdbdfdec.jpg?v=1787449828\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Eq1hNf4Izt\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Nd3kYo8Ahv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nd3kYo8Ahv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eChoosing a board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nd3kYo8Ahv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm, which is standard club sizing and unusually convenient. The 42mm base sits comfortably there, and unlike most of the larger sets in our range this one will work on a board you probably already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plain or lightly figured board suits it. The pieces already carry grain interest on the dark side and a heavily figured board competes. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e is filtered by square size. No board is included with these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gm8dIj4Qcv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gm8dIj4Qcv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gm8dIj4Qcv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gm8dIj4Qcv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason to choose this over the other 1972 reproductions we sell is specificity: this reproduces the Jaques set that was actually on the table in Iceland, and its compact officer group with a low 52mm rook is exactly what makes it look right against the match photographs. Sheesham is the correct dark side for the same reason. It is also the most practical of the three, sitting on 50mm squares that most people already own rather than demanding a specialist board. The proportions look lean beside a modern tournament set, which is faithful rather than a shortcoming, but worth expecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gm8dIj4Qcv  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted sheesham Reykjavik Championship chess pieces with green felted bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_33.jpg?v=1787449829\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gm8dIj4Qcv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Tu2oXg0Sys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Cw0zUm5Ixb\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Cw0zUm5Ixb\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Kl5dMp4Yul\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Kl5dMp4Yul page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 50mm, which is standard club sizing. The 42mm king base sits comfortably there, so most existing boards will suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from your other 1972 Fischer Spassky sets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are different turnings. This reproduces the Jaques set used at the match, with a compact officer group and a low 52mm rook on 35mm bases. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/reproduction-1972-fischer-spassky-ebonised-96mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1972 Fischer Spassky Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFischer Spassky reproductions\u003c\/a\u003e run wider 37mm bases with taller officers, and one version drops its knight to 55mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is sheesham?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Indian rosewood with open visible grain and a warm mid brown colour that varies from piece to piece and deepens as it is handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to 1,230g across 34 pieces, around 36g a piece, with thick green felt on every base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only. Boards sit across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ta6xUy6Zts  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ta6xUy6Zts { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ta6xUy6Zts  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Ta6xUy6Zts { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ta6xUy6Zts  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ta6xUy6Zts {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } 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\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96mm (3.7 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e77mm (3.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68mm (2.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64mm (2.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35mm (1.3 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46mm (1.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29mm (1.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,230g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215274332528,"sku":"CB-S1238","price":339.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/chess_pieces_1.jpg?v=1787449828"},{"product_id":"reproduction-william-hallett-golden-dyed-102mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction William Hallett Golden Dyed 102mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-St0sAg7Yfa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-St0sAg7Yfa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-St0sAg7Yfa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction William Hallett Golden Dyed 102mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-St0sAg7Yfa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark side of this set is not black and not brown. It is a warm golden amber, boxwood dyed rather than left natural or stained dark, and it is the only set in our range finished that way. Against plain boxwood the contrast is gentler than any ebony or ebonised set gives you, and the two sides read as two shades of honey rather than as light against dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether that suits you is worth deciding before anything else. It is unusual and it photographs beautifully. It also asks a little more of your eye across a crowded board than a conventional set does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern underneath is a William Hallett reproduction: a 102mm king and an 89mm queen sharing a 42mm base, double weighted to 1,450g. It sits among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-St0sAg7Yfa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduction William Hallett chess pieces in golden dyed wood and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/paintedchessset22.jpg?v=1787465192\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-St0sAg7Yfa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Pn6fCh5Rby\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Pn6fCh5Rby\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Pn6fCh5Rby page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Pn6fCh5Rby     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e102mm (4.0 inch) king on a 42mm base, sized for 55mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen at 89mm on the same 42mm base, matched to the king\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden dyed wood on the dark side, the only set in our range with this finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble weighted to 1,450g with an iron stud in every base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Pn6fCh5Rby     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishop at 80mm and knight at 72mm on 38mm bases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand polished for a deep shine that keeps the dye even\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hj1mNz9Acc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hj1mNz9Acc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hj1mNz9Acc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the golden dye changes the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hj1mNz9Acc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every wooden set works the same way: a dark timber against a pale one, and the darker the dark side the faster the position reads. Ebony sits at one end, ebonised boxwood just behind it, then rosewood and sheesham in the middle. This set steps outside that scale entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden dyed wood is boxwood taken up in colour rather than down. The result is warm and even, with the grain still showing through, and it pairs with the plain boxwood light side at a much closer value. On a board it looks considered rather than stark, and it is the sort of set people pick up to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost is contrast. If you play fast, or in a dim room, a conventional dark side will always be easier to read at a glance. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/staunton-chess-pieces\" title=\"Staunton Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStaunton chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e range covers those, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e sits between the two extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Hj1mNz9Acc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"William Hallett chess pieces with a 102mm king and matching 89mm queen\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_f1bc467d-e5f0-4a82-b9be-cea4d7522665.jpg?v=1787465192\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hj1mNz9Acc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Au0yXr4Itr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Au0yXr4Itr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eMatched royal bases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Au0yXr4Itr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king and queen both stand on 42mm. That is deliberate and it is not common. On most sets the queen sits on a base three to five millimetres narrower, which makes her read as the second piece even before you look at the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere they share a footprint and differ by 13mm of height, so the centre of the back rank presents as a pair. It gives the middle of the board more weight than the king height alone would suggest, and it is part of why a 102mm set feels larger on the table than the number implies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ni2cNt6Awk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ni2cNt6Awk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ni2cNt6Awk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat double weighting means at 1,450 grams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ni2cNt6Awk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen hundred and fifty grams across 34 pieces is around 43g a piece, which is substantial for a 102mm set. The weight comes from an iron stud set into each base before the felt goes on, and it is what gives a piece the settled feel when it lands rather than the hollow tap of an unweighted set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighting is added by hand, so the figure varies by up to ten per cent between sets. That is normal for handmade pieces. The felt is thick green and cut to wrap the base rather than sit inside it, which keeps nothing catching as a piece slides across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ni2cNt6Awk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight carving on the reproduction William Hallett chess pieces in golden dyed wood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/5_c3527624-7263-4b40-8a79-b04f79095d1c.jpg?v=1787465192\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ni2cNt6Awk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Lt2nYc2Dqr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Lt2nYc2Dqr page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eBoard size and looking after the dye\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Lt2nYc2Dqr     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm, set by the 42mm king base. Because the queen shares that base the back rank fills more than usual, so going smaller will crowd it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne practical note on the finish: dyed timber is more sensitive to strong light than natural timber is. Keep the set out of a sunlit window and it will hold its colour indefinitely; leave it on a bright sill for a year and the golden tone will shift. Wipe with a dry cloth rather than anything damp. No board is included, and square sizes are listed throughout our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Qp4eAz2Bwa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Qp4eAz2Bwa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qp4eAz2Bwa page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qp4eAz2Bwa     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like this set because it does something nothing else in the range does. Golden dyed wood is a genuine rarity, the finish is even and warm, and the matched 42mm royal bases give the back rank real presence for a 102mm set. Double weighting at 1,450g is well judged too, heavy enough to feel solid without being tiring. Be clear eyed about the trade, though. Contrast between the two sides is the lowest of anything we sell, and that is not a flaw in the making, it is the point of the finish. If you play blitz or you play in low light, buy a conventional dark side instead and come back to this one when you want a set that looks like an object rather than equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Qp4eAz2Bwa  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Golden dyed William Hallett chess pieces, double weighted with felted bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/8_f6f21292-c393-4ed5-9b3f-a240a9191568.jpg?v=1787465192\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Qp4eAz2Bwa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Gd7mVj4Hdd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Li7mYc4Clc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Li7mYc4Clc\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Mc0rRr9Usp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Mc0rRr9Usp page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 55mm. The 42mm king base drives that, and because the queen shares the same base the back rank fills more than the king height alone would suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is golden dyed wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxwood that has been dyed to a warm golden amber rather than stained dark or left natural. The grain still shows through. It is the only finish of its kind in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the contrast compare to an ebony set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderably gentler. The two sides read as two shades of honey rather than dark against light. It looks striking on a table and is slower to read across a crowded board, so it suits slow play better than blitz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, double weighted to around 1,450g across the full set with an iron stud in each base. Weighting is added by hand, so the total can vary by about ten per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. Boards are sold separately and no storage box ships with the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-St0sAg7Yfa  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-St0sAg7Yfa { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-St0sAg7Yfa  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-St0sAg7Yfa { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-St0sAg7Yfa  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-St0sAg7Yfa {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Pn6fCh5Rby  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Pn6fCh5Rby { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  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width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e102mm (4.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89mm (3.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80mm (3.1 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72mm (2.8 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e61mm (2.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm (2.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.5 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden dyed wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,450g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54215985365360,"sku":"CB-M0055","price":519.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/paintedchessset22.jpg?v=1787465192"},{"product_id":"reproduction-french-lardy-compact-76mm-chess-pieces","title":"Reproduction French Lardy Compact 76mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ya8bNp4Unw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ya8bNp4Unw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ya8bNp4Unw page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eReproduction French Lardy Compact 76mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ya8bNp4Unw     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLardy was a French workshop that supplied clubs and cafés through the 1950s and 60s with sets that were affordable, hard wearing and instantly recognisable. The signature is the knight: a squared off, blocky head with the mane cut as a flat plane rather than flowing locks. Once you have seen one you can pick a Lardy across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the compact reproduction at 76mm. The officer group is unusually level, with bishop and knight both at 52mm, so the middle of the board reads as a band rather than a staircase, and the pawns come in at 37mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo finishes with identical dimensions: sheesham, or ebonised boxwood. Both sit among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ya8bNp4Unw  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduction French Lardy chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/french_lardy_chess_set.jpg?v=1787465259\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ya8bNp4Unw\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Et7zYs3Gln\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Et7zYs3Gln\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Et7zYs3Gln page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Et7zYs3Gln     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76mm (3.0 inch) king on a 31mm base, sized for 40mm to 45mm squares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blocky squared off Lardy knight with a flat cut mane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo options: sheesham with an open grain, or ebonised boxwood in an even black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop and knight both at 52mm, giving a level officer rank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Et7zYs3Gln     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighted bases, 666g across the full set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces including two spare queens for effortless pawn promotion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand carved and hand polished in India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick green felt on every base for smooth movement and board protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Gh1gYo5Ohu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Gh1gYo5Ohu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Gh1gYo5Ohu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eHow the two finishes compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Gh1gYo5Ohu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery measurement is shared: same 76mm king on a 31mm base, same 52mm officers, same 666g, same knight. Only the dark side changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is Indian rosewood, warm golden to reddish brown with open grain and darker streaking. It gives a moderate contrast against boxwood and looks like timber, which suits the mid century club character of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEbonised boxwood is the same wood as the light side, dyed and finished black. The contrast is harder and faster to read, with no grain figure. Because the colour sits at the surface, a deep chip shows pale wood underneath and the high points can lighten after many years of handling. Both appear across our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/wood-chess-pieces\" title=\"Wood Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood chess pieces range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Gh1gYo5Ohu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reproduction French Lardy chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/frenchchesspieces.jpg?v=1787465259\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Gh1gYo5Ohu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Qg2gBk2Xkm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Qg2gBk2Xkm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhat makes a knight a Lardy knight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Qg2gBk2Xkm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lardy knight is not carved to look like a horse so much as suggested with a few decisive cuts. The muzzle is squared off, the jaw line is straight, and the mane is taken back as a single flat plane instead of being separated into locks. It is the opposite approach to the luxury Indian patterns, where the mane is where all the carving time goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat was a manufacturing decision as much as an aesthetic one: fewer cuts meant a set a club could afford to replace. Sixty years on it reads as a style in its own right, and it is why a Lardy set looks like nothing else on a board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Xz8aRj6Wrh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Xz8aRj6Wrh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Xz8aRj6Wrh page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA level officer rank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Xz8aRj6Wrh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBishop and knight both stand 52mm on 28mm bases. On most sets there is a clear step between them, and it is one of the cues you use without thinking to read a position at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you lose that step and identify the two by their heads instead. It sounds like a drawback and mostly is not: the officer group reads as a calm horizontal band, which some players find easier over a long session, and the 24mm gap up to the 76mm king gives the royals plenty of separation where it matters. It takes a game or two to recalibrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Xz8aRj6Wrh  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Blocky Lardy knight carving on the sheesham French Lardy chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/As266-Tfrenchlardy2025_5.jpg?v=1787465261\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Xz8aRj6Wrh\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-Pj8mPq8Ebm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Pj8mPq8Ebm page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eA small board set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Pj8mPq8Ebm     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 40mm to 45mm, set by the 31mm king base. That is smaller than standard club sizing and it puts this set squarely in the compact and folding board category rather than the full table one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 76mm the king is well below the 95mm to 100mm tournament band, so this is a casual, travel and small table set. It is not the one to take to a rated game. No board is included. Square sizes are listed on every board in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and the wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-pieces\" title=\"Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e lists the recommendation on each set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Wk5rRx7Swl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Wk5rRx7Swl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Wk5rRx7Swl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Wk5rRx7Swl     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy this for the knight and the size, in that order. The blocky Lardy head is a real piece of chess design history and it is the reason this pattern is still made seventy years on, not a random carving choice. At 76mm on 40mm to 45mm squares it is a compact set, properly weighted at 666g and hand finished rather than churned out. The honest limits are scale and detail: it is too small for a full sized table board and too small for club play, and the Lardy style is deliberately spare, so if you want a knight with visible mane work this is the wrong pattern by design. On finish, the sheesham suits the mid century character better and the ebonised reads faster in play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Wk5rRx7Swl  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised French Lardy chess pieces with a 76mm king and felted bases\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/21_eea2b913-c19c-411a-a933-e1526bf8280f.jpg?v=1787465259\u0026amp;width=1000\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Wk5rRx7Swl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ia4yPo6Fec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Cq4dYd9Age\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Cq4dYd9Age\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Pf1oVy0Tuu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Pf1oVy0Tuu page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size board do these need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares of 40mm to 45mm, set by the 31mm king base. That is smaller than club standard and suits compact and folding boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the two options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the dark side. Sheesham is an Indian rosewood with warm brown colour and open grain. Ebonised is boxwood dyed and finished black, giving harder contrast and no visible figure. Every dimension is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a Lardy set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLardy was a French workshop that supplied clubs and cafes through the 1950s and 60s. The signature is a squared off knight with a flat cut mane, spare where Indian luxury patterns are elaborate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are the bishop and knight the same height?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth stand 52mm, which is how the pattern is proportioned. It removes a height cue and gives the officer rank a level horizontal look. It takes a game or two to adjust if you read positions partly by piece height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 34 pieces only, including the two spare queens. 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height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65mm (2.5 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30mm (1.2 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52mm (2.0 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41mm (1.6 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37mm (1.4 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28mm (1.1 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham or ebonised boxwood, depending on option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighted, thick green felt on every base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e666g approximate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40mm to 45mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34 chess pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. 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