The "German Knight" Staunton chess pieces are widely popular worldwide and are used in both chess clubs and tournaments. Their timeless design is characterized by clear lines, making it easy to identify and securely grasp the pieces.
Each piece was individually hand-carved or turned and then meticulously hand-finished. This gives the pieces their distinct contours and intricate details. The knight's design is the most recognizable chess piece design and is used in chess tournaments and clubs around the world due to its clear form.
The chess pieces in this set are crafted from high-quality boxwood, both in its natural form and ebonized. When choosing a chessboard to complement these chess pieces, dark woods like wenge or ebonized black woods are suitable.
To ensure smooth and safe movement of the pieces on the chessboard, all chess pieces are padded with felt and additionally weighted. This enhances the stability and grip of the pieces, protects the chessboard, and provides a pleasant gaming experience.
With a king height of 95 mm, the set complies with tournament standards, making it ideal for competitive chess games. In addition to the standard pieces, the set includes an extra queen in each colour, which can be used for pawn promotion, eliminating the need for substitute pieces.
For the optimal use of these chess pieces, it is recommended to use a chessboard with a square size of 55 - 58 mm. This ensures that there are optimal size proportions between the chess pieces and the chessboard.
Features of the Chess Pieces:
- Design: Staunton
- Material: Boxwood & Ebonized Wood
- King’s Height: 95 mm
- Total Weight of the Set: 1,067 g
- Format: FIDE Standard
- Workmanship: Carved, Felted and Weighted
- Extras: Additional Queens
- Recommended Field Size: 55 - 58 mm
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 not part of this offer and is for presentation purposes only.
