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Academy Medium Set – Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board & Rosewood Chess Set
€186.79In stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Reference: Chess 13236
The warm tones of the walnut chess board beautifully complement the rich grain of the rosewood chess pieces, creating a lovely contrast in colour.
The well-proportioned chess pieces pair perfectly with the smooth, silky finish of the walnut and maple chess board.
If you’re looking for a classic yet high-quality chess set, this package is ideal.
More information
Pieces
- King height
- 7,6 cm
- King base diameter
- 2,7 cm
- Number of pieces
- 32
- Material
- Wood, Rosewood
- Felted
- Yes
- Base
- Felt
Board
- Dimensions
- 35 × 35 cm
- Square size
- 4 cm
- Thickness
- 1.5 cm
- Materials
- Wood, Walnut, Maple
Style & craftsmanship
- Style
- Staunton
- Finish
- Handmade
Other details
- Craftsmanship
- European
- King height
- 7.6 cm
- King base diameter
- 2.7 cm
- Finish
- Hand-carved and hand-chiselled
Choosing the right board size
A beautiful chess set rests on a simple balance: pieces well proportioned to the size of the squares. To choose a harmonious board, the most reliable guide is the diameter of the king's base.
Key guideline: ideally, the king's base takes up about 75% of the square.
Traditional wooden chess sets
| King height | King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|---|
| 7,3 to 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 to 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 to 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 to 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 to 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm and above | 4,4 cm | 6,3 to 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 to 2,4 cm | 2,8 to 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 to 2,9 cm | 3,5 to 4 cm |
| 3 to 3,4 cm | 4,3 to 5 cm |
| 3,5 to 3,9 cm | 4,8 to 6,2 cm |
| 4 to 4,5 cm | 6 to 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. Conversely, a board that is too large can break the harmony of the whole. The right size brings both playing comfort and elegance.
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