This chess set combines the superb Victoria Series Staunton chessmen with our deluxe walnut chess board, a match made in heaven that looks utterly fantastic. The chess pieces have been expertly crafted from graded sheesham and boxwood, are double weighted and have excellent balance. They have tall and elegant proportions and have been finished off with a natural polish that is flawless. The uniformity of the pieces is outstanding, all of the four knights are uniform and you will not find a set with better consistency for the price.
The chess board has been manufactured to exacting tolerances using veneers of fine walnut and maple, it features a satin finish that is robust enough to withstand many years of chess playing. In fact the satin finish on the board stands in the most amazing contrast to the natural shine of the hardwood chessmen which results in a highly attractive match of board & pieces. The dimensions, finish and specification of the board have been made without compromise, it's the ideal partner for the superb chessmen that adorn it.
- King Height : 3.75 inches
- King Weight : 60g
- Kings Base Diameter : 1.75 inch
- Pawn Height : 2.0 inches
- Pawn Weight : 25g
- Overall Weight (unpackaged) : 3.9kg
- Materials Used: Sheesham(Golden Rosewood), Boxwood, Walnut, Maple
- Board Dimensions : 21.7 x 21.7 x 0.6 inches
- Size of Playing Squares : 2.17 inches
“ I'm delighted with the new board and pieces - they are beautiful! ”
Jean Ahern
“ My husband is over the moon with his chess and draughts set ”
Emma Heath
“ They are absolutely beautiful and my husband is going to love them ”
Jenefer de Salis
“ Beautiful set, best set I have ever owned ”
Bill
“ Many thanks also for your excellent service ”
Tim Hunt
“ I rang and ordered on monday, and received the beautiful set on Tuesday ”
Dan Jones
“ Hi Julian, Excellent News - It's arrived and it's purrrfect ”
JP
“May I say how delighted I am with my Blackmore Staunton & Walnut Board ”
JP
“ it looks even better than the amazing photos of your website ”
Emilio Campmany
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T Tibbs