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Genuine House of Staunton Rosewood Zagreb '59 Series

Beautiful Russian Style Knights

Chess Board Not Included

(Genuine House of Staunton Zagreb '59 Series)
Four Queens (4Qs)

PLUS

Beautiful House of Staunton Chess Storage Box

"With a distinct European flair and styling, a stunning reproduction of one of the most popular chess sets used in the major international Chess tournaments during the 1950s and 1960s."

The House of Staunton manufactures the Zagreb '59 Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.875" King with a 1.75"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. The design of the Zagreb '59 Chess set is an adaptation of the most popular Chess set used at major international Chess tournaments throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most notably the World Championship Candidates Match that was held in Bied, Zagreb in 1959. The House of Staunton has taken several minor improvements to the design of the Chess set, including the ability to replace the ball finial (cross) atop the King with the more recognizable Formeé cross to conform to modern Western tournament praxis. The Chess set comes with both styles of King finials (crosses) that are easily removable, allowing its owner to option to change between both styles. The Chess set has been designed to withstand years of use (and abuse), as it lacks many of the ornate details commonly found on Chess Sets that can be susceptible to damage in the heat of battle. For example, the Chess set features reinforced Pawn collars, stylized Knights and minimal Queen crenellations for unmatched durability. The Zagreb '59 Series Chess set is ideal for those that are interested in both the historical importance of the game of Chess, as well as those looking for an attractive Chess set that is both economical and durable.

As with all of their Chess sets, the Zagreb '59 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.

This set looks official and has a tournament air about it. it is especially striking with the Russian Style Knights and the reverse filials on the Kings, Queens and Bishops.

All 34 pieces are Heavy Weighted International Tournament Staunton style
(This is the official tournament style for international tournament chess sets in the 50s and 60s)

From 6 September to 31 October of 1959, eight of the world’s strongest Grandmasters competed in a powerful quadruple Round-Robin Tournament, played in Bled, Zagreb and Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to determine the challenger for the crown of World Champion currently held by Soviet Grandmaster Michael Botvinnik. These stunning chess pieces are accurate reproductions of one of the most popular chess sets used in the major International tournaments during the 1950s and 1960s.  Makes a unique gift idea or take it along with you on your next trip.

CHESSBOARD NOT INCLUDED

A great value for collectors. Chess Men are from Authentic House of Staunton Rosewood Boxwood Zagreb '59 Series and are Extra Heavy Weighted

Beautiful hand carved of solid wood chess pieces. And extra white and black queen are included
The dark pieces are rosewood

Chess Board NOT INCLUDED

This chess set is new.