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Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
Down Head Black Championship Chess Set
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Contents

What's included?

  • 1 Chess board
  • 32 Chessmen
  • 1 Rules booklet
  • Two year warranty
  • Wooden storage box
Contents

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The Regency Chess Company Reviews:

I needed to make a speedy order, so I contacted The Regency Chess Company and they made sure they looked out for my name/order and got it sent off that same afternoon. When they noted an item I had ordered was out of stock they upgraded me to ensure we got the order in time. Super great service and so helpful they were on WhatsApp too - just really lovely to deal with. Thank you so much again!

Google ReviewLouise O'KeeffeReviewed 25/09/2023

Very happy with the chess set - great board and weighted pieces just perfect. Also super fast delivery. Thank you Regency Chess!

Google ReviewAnton CristinaReviewed 01/10/2023

Many thanks - our replacement knight arrived on Thursday. We are so impressed with your service. We have made a donation to Refugee and Migrant Network Sutton - a brilliant local charity making people welcome in our community.

Google ReviewLisa WebsterReviewed 05/11/2023

Down Head Black Championship Chess Set

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Product Description


Great value chess set that doesn't compromise on quality. Includes our 3 inch king Down Head chess pieces, also known as German Knight chessmen, finished from solid natural boxwood and ebonised boxwood. They are hand finished with a natural waxes, are weighted and have green felted bases.

They sit proudly on our 16 inch European chess board, a combination of veneered rich mahogany and maple. We have included our polished stained birchwood chessmen box to stow the pieces when not in play. The robust hardwoods and expert craftsmanship mean this set will last for years of enduring chess games.

Buying this set as a bundle represents superb value for money and a significant saving when compared to buying all three products separately.

Note: this chess set now includes a Dark Stained Chess Box

Please note that when the chessmen are placed in the box it is normal and intentional for them to lay down on top of each other. They are NOT intended to stand up inside the box.

The chess board in this set has been expertly crafted by Rechapados Ferrer in Spain using precision laser cutting techniques and stunning wooden veneers combined with expert lacquering and finishing. The underside of the board is finished in a satin veneer that is a different colour from the playing surface of the board. The veneers used for the underside may vary in colour from batch to batch.

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Product Specifications

King Height:  3 inches (7.62 cm)
King Base Diameter:  1.25 inches (3.18 cm)
King Weight:  39.4 grams
Pawn Height:  1.4 inches (3.56 cm)
Pawn Weight:  13.4 grams
Pawn Base Diameter:  0.9 inches (2.29 cm)
Weight:  2.4 kg
Materials:  Boxwood, Ebonised Boxwood, Maple, Mahogany
Number of Queens:  2
Board Size:  15.75 inches (40.01 cm)
Board Thickness:  0.5 inches (1.27 cm)
Square Size:  1.52 inches (3.86 cm)

Please note that due to wood being a natural and therefore inconsistent material, weights are approximate and won't be exact. Please also be aware that this may result in colour and burl variation.

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Product Reviews

"Fantastic quality"

M Nigel Walker, 21st March 2021

"Brilliant product would highly recommended"

J Nutt, 17th December 2020

"The pieces are nicely weighted and of a solid finish. Good size and an ideal set the price of this set is well worth it and compares great with the more expensive sets."

S Leggett, 16th December 2020

"The product is absolutely fine. Arrived well packed and looks very good. There was some confusion over the cost of postage which wasn’t resolved. I am sure it was an oversight. I haven’t handed it over yet, it’s a Christmas gift!"

H Marlow, 6th December 2020

"Exactly what we wanted: good, solid pieces that are attractive and decorative without being exorbitantly-priced. We have returned to chess which makes lockdown tolerable!"

A Mair, 11th November 2020

"Excellent first chess set. Solid, easily identifiable pieces."

M Attridge, 9th November 2020

"Beautifully crafted product. Could not wish for more."

M Towell, 13th July 2020

"Really pleased with the quality of the set"

K , 11th July 2020

"Excellent quality"

J Sawyers, 7th July 2020

"Lovely Set, thank you very much! Very happy with my purchase."

C A, 3rd June 2020

"A lovely, well made chess set. Nice enough to keep out and pieces that feel good quality and don't get knocked over easily."

C , 9th March 2020

"Well made. Nice size and aesthetically pleasing."

A Burrows, 17th January 2020

"Beautiful, lovely to touch, nicely weighted pieces. Worth the money to a chess set that will last forever."

D Langley, 28th December 2019

"Great product that will last for years. Fast delivery, and well packaged to avoid damage. Xmas present for my 6 year old son who loves it. Less risky than buying from Amazon or John Lewis which have lower prices but variable quality."

D H, 26th December 2019

"Excellent, quality chess set"

T H, 23rd December 2019

"Love it! It will make a great Christmas present, and I'll enjoy playing with it after Christmas too!"

M West Liss, 6th December 2019

"Quality very good."

C Finnerty, 16th October 2019

"This is a beautiful, well priced set, with a high quality board and well carved and beautifully weighted pieces."

P Morton, 4th June 2019

"Well made chess set and looks great."

O , 28th March 2019

"The chess pieces, storage box and board are all excellent quality."

R Beckett, 1st May 2018

"Excellent quality chess set and excellent customer service."

M Liz Hoyle, 26th March 2018

"Delivered on time and well packed.Nice board and set pieces.Very pleased with purchase."

C Doyle, 13th March 2018

"Very good quality and exactly as described"

V Ingram, 1st January 2018

"Great value chess set, will enjoy teaching the boys how to play."

C , 20th July 2017

"Really nice chess set and very good value for money."

M , 7th May 2017

"Exactly what we wanted and the Quality was excellent"

S Price, 30th April 2017

"Great quality, great price!"

A Larkin, 15th December 2016

"Perfect! Better than expected. Easy to order, quick delivery and high quality on board, box and pieces. Highly recommend!"

N Eide, 11th December 2016

"This chess set was just what I wanted as a gift for my husband. Very pleased with the set and service of the company. Would highly recommend."

H May Proudler, 20th July 2016

"Perfect, beautiful set. efficient company"

S P Clifford, 6th June 2016

"A really excellent quality set for the money - good weighted pieces."

K Marshall, 23rd May 2016

"Thrilled with this set. Lovely finish to both board and pieces. Great service from Regency Chess on despatch and customer service."

A Curt, 10th March 2016

"Thrilled with this set. Lovely finish to both board and pieces. Great service from Regency Chess on despatch and customer service."

A Curtis, 10th March 2016

"Very pleased with quality"

B Draper, 26th December 2015

"Very pleased with this, the figures are a good weight and beautifully carved and finished. Very attractive board as well. Amazing service - arrived the day after I ordered it, and that was the free postage option! Highly recommend."

V Dunne, 28th March 2014

"As pleased with the product as I am with the service. The FREE delivery only took two days. I was sent the wrong board (without notation)and when I asked to swap for the right one they sent it as quickly as the first and told me I could keep the other one. On top of this even though the product is in their value range it is still of excellent quality. The pieces are flawless and are weighted perfectly, making them very pleasing to hold and play with. The dark stained box is a welcome addition, much better than the previous unstained one. Considering all of this I think that the price (£54.84 at time of writing) is wonderfully reasonable indeed. Being able to pay via PayPal was yet another much appreciated aspect of an overall very pleasing experience. I would definitely buy from them again and I would recommend this chess set to anyone because of its fantastic quality and great value."

R Rashley, 3rd March 2014

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