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Free Delivery until 30 November! ♖ Order before noon, dispatched the same day ♖ Custom engraving option on plaque ♖ Free Delivery until 30 November! ♖ Order before noon, dispatched the same day ♖ Custom engraving option on plaque ♖
DGT asked Judit Polgar, the finest female chess player in history according to the manufacturer, to choose this set of pieces herself. She also signed the wooden box that houses them. DGT presents the set as a collector's piece, made to be played with as much as to be kept.
Weighted boxwood pieces
The pieces are carved from boxwood that DGT describes as being of high quality, and they are weighted. The king measures 9.5 cm. The set includes the 32 regulation pieces plus an extra queen in each colour: promotion can be played without resorting to an upturned rook.
The signed box
The pieces are stored in a handmade walnut box bearing Judit Polgar's signature. According to the DGT technical sheet, it measures 23.7 × 15.2 × 11.2 cm and serves as storage between games.
Which chess board to use
DGT pairs this set with its Judit Polgar Deluxe chess board, in maple and Cassia siamea, also chosen and signed by the player and sold on another page of the shop. The range's technical sheet gives this board squares of 5.5 cm, to suit this 9.5 cm king. These pieces belong to DGT's non-electronic range: they are intended for use on a classic chess board.
Specifications
King height
9.5 cm
Set weight
960 g
Piece material
Boxwood
Weighted
Yes
Pieces
34, including four queens
Box
Walnut, handmade, signed by Judit Polgar
Box dimensions
23.7 × 15.2 × 11.2 cm
Electronic
No
Warranty
2 years
Frequently asked questions
Is the chess board included?
No. You receive the pieces and their box. The Judit Polgar Deluxe chess board, designed for them, is sold separately.
What square size suits these pieces?
Squares of 5.5 cm: this is the size the DGT technical sheet gives to the Polgar Deluxe chess board, matched to this 9.5 cm king.
How many queens does the set include?
Four: an extra white queen and an extra black queen are added to the 32 standard pieces.
Are these pieces electronic?
No. They belong to DGT's non-electronic range.
What is the warranty?
2 years, according to the DGT technical sheet for the Polgar Deluxe range.
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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