The Piatagorsky Cup Commemorative Chess Set - Pieces Only - 4.5" King

Description: Manufacturer of the World's Finest Chess Equipment Chess Pieces Chess Boards Chess Set and Board Combinations Chess Boxes Travel Sets Chess Bags Chess Clocks Chess Books Chess DVDs Chess Software Chess Magazines Chess Accessories Other The Piatagorsky Cup Commemorative Chess Set - Pieces Only - 4.5" King - Mahogany Specifications Materials Used: Mahogany,Natural Boxwood King Height: 4.5'' inch / 11.43 cm King Base Diameter: 1.8'' inch / 4.57 cm Total Set Weight: 77 ounces (2.18291 kg) Recommended Board Size: 2.375" inch / 6.0 cm,2.5" inch / 6.4 cm Total Number of Pieces: 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) To commemorative the Legendary Piatigorsky Cup Chess tournaments of 1963 and 1966, which at the time were the strongest tournaments held in the United States and included such participants as World Champion Tigran Petrosian and future World Champions Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Piatagorsky Cup Series Chess Pieces. It features a 4.5" King with a 1.8" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and are the first set we've ever produced that features a Gorgeous distressed Mahogany patina, designed to have the look and feel of one of the actual Piatagorsky Cup sets. These chessmen are heavily weighted and feature billiard cloth base pads under the pieces. As with all of our Chess sets, the Piatagorsky Cup Series Signature Series 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 in 1993. This listing is for Chess Pieces only. The chess board featured in the photographs is for illustrative purposes only, and must be purchased separately. Manufacturer of the World's Finest Chess Equipment Why settle for less when you can own a legend! Categories Chess Pieces Chess Boards Chess Set and Board Combinations Chess Boxes Travel Sets Chess Bags Chess Clocks Chess Books Chess DVDs Chess Software Chess Magazines Chess Accessories 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. Copyright © - The House of Staunton Important Pages About us Testimonials

Price: 495 USD

Location: Huntsville, Alabama

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