Chess Set "London at Dusk" - Staunton Chess Pieces "Supreme" & Chessboard "Wenge Deluxe"
Chess Set "London at Dusk" - Staunton Chess Pieces "Supreme" & Chessboard "Wenge Deluxe"
The "London at Dusk" chess set elegantly combines the Staunton "Supreme" chess pieces with the refined "Wengé Deluxe" chessboard. This harmonious pairing offers both aesthetic sophistication and tournament-level functionality, making it a perfect choice for competitive players and chess enthusiasts alike.
Chess Pieces: "Supreme"
The "Supreme" Staunton chess pieces are renowned for their regal design, particularly the distinctive knight. With its upright stance and forward-pointing earpieces, the knight exudes a majestic presence, serving as the centerpiece of the set. Each piece is crafted from high-quality boxwood and ebonized wood, offering a rich contrast between light and dark pieces. Carefully weighted and felted, these pieces ensure stability, smooth handling, and balance on the chessboard. With a king height of 95 mm, the set meets FIDE standards, making it suitable for official tournaments. Extra queens are included to enable seamless pawn promotion, adding to the practicality of the set.
- Design: Staunton
- Material: Boxwood & Ebonized Wood
- King’s Height: 95 mm
- Total Weight: 1,036 g
- Format: FIDE Standard
- Workmanship: Carved, Felted, and Weighted
- Extras: Additional Queens for smooth pawn promotion
- Recommended Field Size: 55 - 58 mm
Chessboard: "Wengé Deluxe"
The "Wengé Deluxe" chessboard stands out with its striking contrast between the dark wenge squares and light maple squares. This strong contrast enhances visibility and focus during gameplay, while the elegant wenge wood brings a timeless aesthetic to the board. With 55 mm square sizes and a total dimension of 550 mm, this chessboard complies with FIDE tournament standards, providing ample space for strategic and precise moves. The wide border and white inner demarcation lines create a clear and organized playing environment, perfect for both casual games and high-level competition.
- Material: Wengé & Maple Wood
- Field Size: 55 mm
- Format: FIDE Standard
- Overall Size: 550 mm
- Features: White Inner Border for clear separation
- Recommended King’s Height: 90 - 105 mm
Perfect for Tournament and Casual Play
The "London at Dusk" chess set offers a perfect balance of functionality and beauty. The graceful "Supreme" pieces complement the striking "Wengé Deluxe" chessboard, creating an elegant setup that is both practical for tournament play and visually stunning as a decorative piece. Whether used in competitive settings or as part of a private collection, this set enhances the chess-playing experience with its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship.
Important Information:
The pieces are hand-carved and made of natural, precious woods. Due to this non-machine, handmade manufacturing process by various carvers, the engravings and carvings as well as the natural wood grain may vary slightly from the pictures. The chessboard is also made from high-quality woods and also has a natural wood grain.