Russian Style Chess Set, Weighted Pieces and Black Stained Wood Board, 15"

This elegant chess set, featuring a beautiful 15-inch burl wood, black and grey board and a red inlay detail is high on style. The hand polished and hand carved black stained, Kari wood Russian chessmen are the perfect match. The king is 3.5 inches and the pieces capture the classic look of the distinctive Russian chessmen. Modern chess was invented in Europe, based on an Arabic game (Shatranj) that was based on an Indian game (Chaturanga). During the Middle Ages it spread across Europe and evolved into the game we know and love today. Chess is a game of infinite variations and possibly the most challenging strategy game ever created, it has lasted through the centuries and is played in every corner of the world.

Russian Style Chess Set, Weighted Pieces and Black Stained Wood Board, 15": Traditional Russian style chess pieces are weighted and handpolished Crafted from black stained and Kari wood King measures 3.5" with 1.25" diameter base Pieces collectively weigh 2 lbs Black stained and natural wood board Board measures 15" x 15" x 3.5" with 1.5" squares Includes 32 chessmen with felt bottoms