With their distinctive silhouette and wooden construction, these boxwood and ebonised boxwood chess pieces will delight players and collectors alike, seeking a classic set with a difference.
Classic Chess Pieces in Boxwood and Ebonised Boxwood – 11 cm King
318.05€ In Stock — Order before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Référence : Chess 103841
Discover a set of original wooden chess pieces, inspired by the classic style that dominated Europe before the emergence of the famous Staunton model. The white pieces are made from natural boxwood, while the black pieces are crafted from ebonised boxwood.
Each piece is carefully carved and finished to offer an elegant, authentic set that is a pleasure to handle. Intricate details, such as the carved manes of the knights, the crenellated rooks and the pointed silhouette of the bishops, reinforce the traditional character of this set.
Chess piece features
- Wood: natural boxwood and ebonised boxwood
- King height: 11 cm
- King base diameter: 4.4 cm
- Classic European style, predating the Staunton model
- Knights adorned with a finely carved mane
- Crenellated rooks and slender bishops
- Rounded, flared bases
- Self-adhesive green felt under each piece to protect your chess board
To ensure harmonious proportions and excellent playing comfort, we recommend pairing these pieces with a chess board featuring squares of 5.5 to 6 cm.
This set includes the chess pieces only. The chess board is sold separately.
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 à 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 à 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 à 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 à 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 à 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm et plus | 4,4 cm | 6,3 à 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 à 2,4 cm | 2,8 à 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 à 2,9 cm | 3,5 à 4 cm |
| 3 à 3,4 cm | 4,3 à 5 cm |
| 3,5 à 3,9 cm | 4,8 à 6,2 cm |
| 4 à 4,5 cm | 6 à 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. À l’inverse, 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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