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Romans vs Barbarians Chess Set – Chessboard, Draughts and Backgammon Board in Faux Leather with Storage Compartment & Metal and Wood Chess Pieces
€382.99or 3 × €127.66 interest-freeIn stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)Reference: Chess 24954
The Romans vs Barbarians chess pieces are crafted from metal and wood. Fully hand-turned, they have a king height of 9.9 cm and are nicely weighted.
The chess board, measuring 48 x 48 cm, is made from Italian faux leather, with the fine detail of a world globe visible in filigree on the playing surface. Beneath the board is a compartment for storing the pieces, which also includes draughts pieces, and the board is reversible so you can also play backgammon.
A large historical chess set that is wonderfully practical thanks to its storage compartment.
More information
Pieces
- King height
- 9,9 cm
- King base diameter
- 2,9 cm
- Number of pieces
- 32
- Material
- Metal, Wood
- Felted
- Yes
Board
- Dimensions
- 48 × 48 cm
- Square size
- 5.2 cm
- Thickness
- 5.5 cm
- Materials
- Faux Leather, Globe Finish
Style & craftsmanship
- Style
- War, Romans, Barbarian
- Included
- Storage compartment
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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