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The Superior Grandmaster Chess Set, Box, & Board Combination

Specifications

Materials Used:

King Height: 4.0'' inch / 10.16 cm

King Base Diameter: 1.625'' inch / 4.13 cm

Total Set Weight: 46 ounces (1.3 kg)

Total Number of Pieces: 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)

Square Size: 2.25'' inch / 5.7 cm

Board Dimensions: 22.5 x 22.5 inches

Box Dimensions: 12.5" x 5.5" x 4"

The Chessmen

The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Grandmaster Series Chess set. It features a 4.0" King with a 1.625" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. These Chessmen have been designed for those players looking for exceptionally well-crafted wooden Chessmen at a very reasonable price. Designed by the Maestro, it is without a doubt the most attractive yet durable set available on the market at this price point. We at the House of Staunton understand that not everyone can afford one of our luxury Chess sets, so we proudly offer the Grandmaster Series Chessmen for your consideration - A high-quality wooden Chessmen at a reasonable price!

As with all of our Chess sets, the Grandmaster Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!

The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton over 10 years ago.

THE CHESSBOARD

The Blackwood Superior Traditional Chessboard with 2.25" Squares features Blackwood (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Mahogany frame. This Chessboard is 0.5" thick, has a moulded edge and a satin finish.

THE CHESSBOX

The Classic Mahogany Slide Top Box is lined in green velour, divided and is ideal for a full tournament-sized set of Chessmen.

The History of the Staunton Pattern Chess Pieces

Welcome to the official website of House of Staunton, manufacturer of the world's finest Chess sets, chess pieces and chess boards of all types and for all budgets. Whether you're looking for a luxury chess set to pass on to future generations or a plastic chess set to use at your local chess club, you'll find the perfect chess set at The House of Staunton. Our chess sets are crafted from a wide range of materials, including such luxurious materials as Ebony, Tasmanian Blackwood, and Amboyna Burl. We invite you to browse the incredible selection of chess sets, chess pieces and chess boards offered by the House of Staunton. With our everyday low prices, same-day shipping and industry-leading customer service, we are confident that you will agree that the House of Staunton offers the finest chess sets and chess boards.