Description of St. Petersburg Complete Chess Set with Ebonized Pieces,Board and Box
The legend of chess is clearly seen in this elegant St. Petersburg Complete Chess Set with Ebonized Pieces, Rosewood Chess Board and Bubinga Chess Box.
In St. Petersburg, Russia, 1895 was a pivotal year for chess. Five of the world's most talented chess players came together in what is known as the St. Petersburg Tournament of 1895—by invitation only of course! The results solidified Emanuel Lasker in his position as world chess champion. The turn-of-the-century design of the St. Petersburg Chess Set (item WSC521) was originally created to commemorate the St. Petersburg Tournaments by the famous Jaques of London, the game company that also first introduced the classic Staunton-style chess pieces.
The Deluxe Rosewood Wood Chessboard (item RF0185) is made by Rechapados Ferrer, the leading chess board manufacturer in the world producing inlaid wood chess boards that are unsurpassed in beauty in and quality. These boards are inlaid by highly skilled craftsmen using the finest veneers available. The craftsmanship is outstanding!
Completing the set is the classic Bubinga Pattern Chess Box. The box measures
9 3/8 x 7 3/8 x 4 3/4 inches. The lid is accented with a black edge to add another distinctive note. The inside is lined with green felt and has a divider so each side of the board can be stored in its own compartment. It also has a brass lock and keys.
- Striking Historic Pieces with 3 ¾" King and extra Queens
- Deep black ebonized and light boxwood pieces with felt bottoms
- Top Quality Chess Board with 2 1/8" squares in Rosewood & Maple
- Bubinga Pattern Wood Box
- Dimensions: 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 x 4 3/4"
- Green felt-lined interior with a divider to hold pieces sized up to a 4 inch king