CHESS PIECES: The Cooke Type chessmen are a precise reproduction of the first staunton chessmen which came into existence when Nathaniel Cooke created the first design in 1849.
| Chessmen Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Height | Base | |
| King | 4.3"(108mm) | 1.9" (48mm) |
| Queen | 3.2" (82mm) | 1.8" (45mm) |
| Bishop | 3.0" (76mm) | 1.6" (41mm) |
| Knight | 2.8" (72mm) | 1.6" (40mm) |
| Rook | 2.4" (62mm) | 1.6" (40mm) |
| Pawn | 2.1" (54mm) | 1.3" (34mm) |
| Wood Combination | Ebony Wood / Antiqued Boxwood |
|---|---|
| Dark Chess Pieces | Ebony Wood |
| Light Chess Pieces | Antiqued Boxwood |
| Recommended Square Size | 2.36" to 2.56" (60 mm to 65 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 3.5 lbs (1600 grams) |
| Contains |
|---|
| 34 Chess pieces |
CHESS BOARD: Our signature wooden chess board has crafted in Ebony and Maple wood by the skillful artisans who have made it with utmost care and precision to achieve brilliant geometrical symmetry. This chess board is well suitable with the full cub sized chessmen.
High Grade & Durable in its construction, this chessboard is heirloom quality with a unique design.
| Wood Combination | Ebony Wood / Maple with Golden Rosewood borders |
|---|---|
| Size of Board | 23" x 23" (58 cm * 58 cm) |
| Thickness | 0.86" (22 mm) |
| Square Size | 60 mm |
| Total Weight | 11.8 lbs (5350 grams) [Final weight may vary upto 10% due to varied wood weight] |
| Recommended King Base |
|---|
| 45 mm to 55 mm |
STORAGE BOX: The Leatherette coffer box is well suited for storing Club Sized Chessmen (4.2 to 4.5 inch king size). The inner side of the box has been felted with a beautiful orange Felt. The cloth is soft and prevents any damage to the chess pieces. Also the trays have been crafted so that they are able to store chessmen of varying heights and base diameters.
| Chess Box ( L x W x H) (inches) |
|---|
| 15 X 13.5 X 5 ( 38 cm* 34.3 cm* 12.7 cm) |
| Material | Leatherette ( Artificial Leather) |
|---|---|
| Recommended Chess Pieces | 4.2" to 4.6" (10.5 cm to 11.7 cm) |
| Weight | 3500 gms (7.7 lbs) |
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| Contains |
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| Chess Pieces Storage Box with key |
Keep the chessboard dry at all times, and avoid any form of exposure to water.
Water damages the board.
Keep the board away from extreme temperatures,humidity, an air conditioner, and a fan.
Humidity makes your board expand and contract.
Keep the chessboard away from direct sunlight or harsh artificial light to avoid damages.
If the chessboard gets scratched,clean the smudges with a little damp piece of fabric.
If the chessboard feels sticky, wipe with a piece of cloth.
Dust regularly using a dry, soft piece of fabric.
Use beeswax or 3M polish once a monthfor the shine of the board as the boards have HV melamine lacquer coating on them.
Keep chess pieces away from humidity and heat.
It can cause cracking, discolouration, and warping of chess pieces.
Do not use 3M polish for chessmen.
Once your order is placed, our customer care team will follow up with an email confirmation. Please allow two business days to process the order. Additional time is needed during the holidays and weekends.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Shipping may take up to 10 business days towards all international destinations. Our team provides tracking number as soon as the goods are dispatched and will monitor the delivery process. For any questions or concerns about delivery please contact shop@worldchess.com
SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES
US orders are shipped directly from our US warehouse, ensuring faster delivery with no additional duties, import taxes, or hidden fees at delivery.
CUSTOMS DUTY AND CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FEE
WORLD CHESS is not responsible for the customs duty and the customs clearance fee. You may be charged custom fees for something purchased online. For more information please contact your local customs office. If the customer refuses to pay customs, he/she will be charged for delivery for return.
