Leningrad Staunton Chess Set - Ebonized and Boxwood Pieces with Sunrise Mahogany Notated Board and Box - 4 inch King - LDB400SMNB - Chess Sets

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Leningrad Staunton Chess Set - Ebonized and Boxwood Pieces with Sunrise Mahogany Notated Board and Box - 4 inch King - This unique chess set includes are Leningrad Staunton matched with a Mahogany and Maple Notated Chessboard from Sunrise Chess and Games and our Classic Mahogany Chess Box. Handcrafted by our talented artisans, these pieces are made from the highest quality boxwood with the ebonized pieces dyed jet black and polished to a fine luster to produce the look of real ebony at less than half the cost. The king is 4 inch tall and has a base diameter of 1.625 inch, an ideal size for tournament play. The pieces are heavily weighted for balance and stability on the chessboard and have thick green baize pads on the bottom for a soft cushion and easy sliding. We include two extra queens for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set is, what the wood is, where it came from, and when it was made. This beautiful chessboard from Sunrise Chess and Games in Poland and is an excellent choice for matching with black and ivory color chess pieces. This is a handcrafted inlaid chessboard made from premium quality mahogany and sycamore veneer. The craftsmanship of the inlay work is superb. Alpha-Numeric notation on the rank and file make it a great choice for club and tournament games to help with recording moves. The squares are 2.25 inch and the overall size of the board is 21.25 inch and 0.5 inch thick. The board is finished in a polyurethane matte finish to seal and protect the wood while enhancing the natural colors. There are corner felt pads on the bottom of the board to protect whatever surface it sits on. The chess box is wonderfully constructed and reminiscent of the old heirloom quality chess boxes from many years ago. The box is covered in mahogany veneer and the interior is lined with a thick green baize just like those used for the pads on our chess pieces. The box has a divider in the center for storing the black and white pieces separately. There are high quality recessed hinges and a brass plated lock for securing the lid. 2 keys are included in case one ever gets lost. The Leningrad matched with this chessboard and box is ideal for tournament chess and will look beautiful displayed in your home. Chess Pieces: Material: Ebonized and Natural Boxwood. All of the pieces are individually hand polished with solid lacquer and a buffing wheel. King Height: 4 inch. King Base: 1.625 inch. King Weight: 3 Ounces. Chess Set Weight: 48 Ounces. 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion. Green Baize Pads. Chessboard: Material: Mahogany and Sycamore Veneer over Wood Composites. Finish: Satin Polyurethane. Alpha-Numeric Notation. Square Size: 2.25 inch (58mm). Overall Dimensions: 21.25 inch x 0.5 inch Thick. Made in Poland by Sunrise Chess and Games. Chess Box: Material: Mahogany Veneers and Other Wood. Finish: Satin Polyurethane. Outside Dimensions: 9.75 inch x 6.625 inch x 4.25 inch. Inside Dimensions: 8.75 inch x 5.625 inch x 3 inch (1 inch space above in lid).