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Steal This Deal! The design of the Championship Chess set is an exact reproduction of the traditional European Pattern Chessmen that have been used at everymajor International Chess event for the past 10 years. The prestigious list of tournaments that have used these Chessmen includes WorldChampionshipsFIDE OlympiadsLinaresDortmundWijk Aan Zee and many more! We have received countless requests to reproduce a high quality version of these legendary Chessmen. Here is your chance to truly own the Chessmen used by the Champions! THE CHESSMEN Full tournament-sized Chess set features a 3.75" King with a 1.5"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.King size: 3 3/4"Pawn size: 1 7/8"Base size: 1 7/16"King weight: 2.1 ozIncludes extra queensGreen felt bases Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! This mat provides a certified safegiant chess play surface for schools. The carpet chess board is designed by Chess House for our 25 tall giant chess sets.The chess board is certified safe for schools. This means it is CRI Green Label Plus certified with a Class I Flammability Rating that meets or exceeds California indoor air quality standards for low-emitting products used in schools.The 8 foot square chess board rolls up for storage and easily lays out for play. Or it can be setup for continuous use indoors.Details:ANTI-MICROBIAL TREATMENT: As a part of the manufacturing processtreated with FORCE 5a permanent anti-microbial agent. This agent will guard against odormildew and mold.STAIN PROTECTOR: Treated with SCOTCHGARD-PROTECTOR for superior soil resistance.ANTI-STATIC TREATMENT: Permanent treatment to guard against shock.BINDING AND SERGING: Bound and double stitched with nylon edge yarn for maximum strength and durability.Warranty: Lifetime Abrasive Wear Warranty100% Made in USA.Weight: 23 lbs2022-04-22 06:22:47.057In StockThis mat provides a certified safegiant chess play surface for schools. The carpet chess board is designed by Chess House for our 25 tall giant chess sets.The chess board is certified safe for schools. This means it is CRI Green Label Plus certified witFA1389-86AFA1389-86A Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! This kit contains the ideal resources we've packaged for learning chess at home. You will be set up for success learning the gameavoiding bad habits and often overlooked strategiesa key factor in becoming better at chess rapidly. The chess DVDs are for all agesand Elliott's clearfun presentation is easy to follow from the most basic concepts onward ensuring that all key strategies are covered. We often find that children as young as 5 or 6 like to watch and learn from the bite size visual segments. The ideal chess set is included to practice the moves being learned. Moving the pieces on the board while watching the DVDs multiplies the effect of memorization. You'll receive these DVDs full of chess strategies taught by Elliott at an easy pacefriendlyin clear English. You'll want to watch them over and over. The workbooks reinforce and enable further practice of the strategies. DVD 1Pawn Level + 4 workbooksDVD 2Knight Level + 4 workbooksDVD 3 Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Futuristicartisticinspired by a love of forms. The shape of each piececan be precisely defined by geometric methods.They are cut through invisible concentric circles creating intersections.Firmly searching for the symbol of chess and how it's relatedto art and designit characterized by strict lines and arcsthatformrobuststrong pieces. This is how 8 aesthetically different pawns were born on each side.The pieces are easy to grab and move and there is a flexible insert marker that indicates the moves.The idea and inspiration to make this wall mounted chess board came from the week-long chess games one of our team members used to have with his father. They would play on a regular board which they placed on a small table in the entrance hall of their house and they would take their turns as they passed by board.So the messenger way of playing was already created thenbut when the family bought a dog the dog seemed to be very much interested in the game too - every now and then he would steal some figures or knock the board off the table. This is why the regular chessboard had to be modified a little bit.Want to see more?View a dynamic presentation and many more images of this vertical chess board onverticalchess.storebefore purchasing here at Chess House. Specifications Board Dimensions 21 1/4" x 15 1/4" x 1"Entire Set weight 8.8 lbsMaterials: MDF Board with Concrete chess pieces2022-07-08 08:10:41.860 Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! THE PIECESChristopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoain what is today Northwestern Italy. His father was a middle-class wool merchant. Columbus learnt to sail from an early age and later worked as a business agenttraveling around Europe to EnglandIreland and later along the West coast of Africa. He was not a scholarbut was an enthusiastic self-educated manwho read extensively on astronomyscience and navigation. He also became fluent in LatinPortuguese and Spanish.Christopher Columbus was a believer in the spherical nature of the world (some Christians still held the view that the world was flat). An ambitious manChristopher Columbus hoped to find a Western trade route to the lucrative spice markets in Asia. Rather than sailing Easthe hoped that sailing west would lead to countries like Japan and China.To gain the necessary funding and support for his journeyshe approached the Catholic Monarchs of Spain. As part of his offer Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! These slim Staunton style chessmen provide a very unique look that will wow your peers!Set your studylibrary or office off with just the right flair! King Height: 3 3/4"King Base: 1 1/8"Solid Brass!2022-04-22 06:22:47.057In StockThese slim Staunton style chessmen provide a very unique look that will wow your peers!Set your studylibrary or office off with just the right flair! King Height: 3 3/4"King Base: 1 1/8"Solid Brass! Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! The design of the Championship Chess set is an exact reproduction of the traditional European Pattern Chessmen that have been used at everymajor International Chess event for the past 10 years. The prestigious list of tournaments that have used these Chessmen includes WorldChampionshipsFIDE OlympiadsLinaresDortmundWijk Aan Zee and many more! We have received countless requests to reproduce a high quality version of these legendary Chessmen. Here is your chance to truly own the Chessmen used by the Champions! THE CHESSMEN Full tournament-sized Chess set features a 3.75" King with a 1.5"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.King size: 3 3/4"Pawn size: 1 7/8"Base size: 1 7/16"King weight: 2.1 ozIncludes extra queensGreen felt bases Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Although just 2 1/2" tallthese immaculate pewter chess pieces are impressive on display and even more so for the occasional game. Each piece is hand-painted using long lastinglead-free paint. Specifications: Roman King size: 2 1/2"Egyptian King size: 2 3/8"Pawn size: 2 3/16" / 1 13/16"Base size: 7/8"Black felt basesKing weight: 2.1 ozEntire set weight: 64.5 ozPieces only. Chessboard not included.How to choose a chessboard: Add one of our suggestions on this page or view Chess Boards and Storage Boxes (We recommend a square size between 1 1/8" to 1 1/2") Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! 9.5" checkers are sized perfectly for any hard surface or fold-up mat. Slide them with your feetor use the six metal poles to help you move the pieces and stack the checkers during play! If you already own the giant chess and matyou can just add giant checkers! Recommended is the 9' nylon mat (see accessories). Yes any mat with 12" to 18" squares will work great. In fact you can lay your own playing surface of tileconcreteor just get creative! 24 checker pieces (12 white12 black) 9.5" x 3.5"6 polespremium original Rolly Toys pieces last years5 year warrantyShipping/Packing: Weight: 22 poundsDimensions: 28" x 18" x 18" Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Add to the fun with giant checkers! It's manufactured with all weatherdurable plastic. The checkers are sized perfectly for any hard surface or quick fold nylon mat. We recommend our 9' square Chess House nylon chess board. If you already own the giant chess and matyou can just add giant checkers! Any mat with 12" to 16" squares will work great. In factyou can lay your own playing surface of tileconcreteor any other material for great results. Details: Giant outdoor checker set offers maximum funand ease of play!Complements the giant chess set for added fun and variety!Quality pieces will last for many years!Specifications: Checker size: 9.5" in diameter.Shipping Weight: 28.25 lbs Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! This unique bronze and pewter finish metal chess set combines slendermetal pieces with a sleek high-contrast storage chess board that will bring compliments to your room. At 16.25" square and 2.5" tallthe storage chess board provides a great playing surface and storage option. Wooden dividers under the board provide 32 total piece slots.Specifications: King Height: 4"King base: 1.25"Chest measures 16.25" x 16.25" x 2.5"16 Slots measuring 4.75" x 1.75" x 1.25"16 Slots measuring 2.50" x 1.75" x 1.25"2022-07-02 07:24:34.010In StockThis unique bronze and pewter finish metal chess set combines slender Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! A full tournament-sized Chess setthe Grandmaster Chess Set and Board Combination features a 4.0" King. The Chess pieces are hand carved by master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The set features a very robust design with thick collars and no delicate details to chip or break during hard usage. This is unquestionably the most robust Wooden set of chessmen for tournament and blitz play you can buy! The Grandmaster Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegant presence. THE CHESSMEN King Size: 4"King Weight: Depends on the selected wood. (2.7 ozGolden Rosewood)Base Size: 1 5/8 (1.63")Pawn size: 1 13/16 (1.81")Includes extra queensGreen felt basesAlso known as faux EbonyEbonized Boxwood is created when Boxwood is treated with a specialized stain to create the look of Ebony. When done properlyit can be difficult to distinguish between an ebonized and ebony piece when brand new. It is perfect for those who want the classical look of a Genuine Ebony Chess set at an affordable price. Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! The Deluxe Chess Club Kit for up to 20 chess players adds value with HEAVY-weighted chess set pieces! Everyone loves the feel of weighted chess set pieces. Equip your chess club or class with these superior chess sets and supplies. Each item in the Deluxe Chess Club Kit has been selected for desirability and reliability. Our chess club kits come with forest green chessboards since they improve concentration and are easy on the eyes. Specifications: Ten(10) vinyl rollup chessboards perfect for storing and all chess club needs.Ten(10) chess sets of the extra-heavy weightedregulation sizeclub chess set pieces are just that much more fun to play with having the extra weight!Ten(10) green Chess Bags: in order to keep your chess pieces in setswe've selected the chess bags that will easily store each set of chess pieces with a quick drawstring style closure. (COLOR SUBJECT TO CHANGE)One(1) Ultimate wall-hanging Demonstration Chessboard. This 'Demo'-board is designed for classroom instruction or presentation of a chess game to the whole chess club. It's called "Ultimate" for a reason. Chess teachers that have used both styles usually prefer this demo board. It is so easy to use and see across the room. The 'demo'-board pieces are especially easy to slide into the clear pockets.Twenty(20) ultimate chess scorepads that can hold 50 gamesgreat for students wanting to improve from their own play!Twenty-five(25) embossed chess pencils that always go over well - especially with the kids.TIP: Be sure to roll up the chessboards with the chess board squares facing outward. This ensures that the board will lay flat when later in use. Optional: Most chess clubs will need chess clocks. We've left the choice open to you! See the bulk chess clock packages we have for chess clubs and schools. Chess Piece Guarantee: Have you lost a piece? That's no problem Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! If you know anything of Japanthen you most certainly know of the Samurai! The feared warriors of this island nationthey ruled and conquered to carve the groundwork of Japan as we now know it. Opposition was not nonexistentas the history of the Ninjas well testifiesyet the Samurai usually faced and subdued all obstacles in their path.Being a full sized set weighing over 13 lbsthis samurai themed metal set commands attention deserving of the Samurai name!These impressive pieces are well suited for an equally impressive board of AlabasterMarble or Wood with a square size from 1.5"up to 2".Specifications: King height: 4"Base size: 1 1/4"King weight: 7.8 oz.Set weight: 13 lb. 3.2 oz.32 pieces - no extra queens Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Adaptive level chess computer Centaur is a beautiful chess board that adjusts to your level of play - a suitable playing partner at all times!There's no need for computer screens or tablets. Just start playing chess naturally with intelligent auto-sensing technology. Impressive looking weighted pieces and on board lighted display within the squares themselves engage you in a fully containedhighly-tactical chess play experience that you will enjoy for hours upon hours.The e-Paper display has nice smooth contrast which is not only easy on the eyesit lets you view the screen at any angle and in any lighting. On this display you can see previous moves in a move-listview hintsthe scoreclockand various settings.All this is housed in a lightweight design that you can take with you. Maybe you want to play on veranda and take in the sun.Many other chess computers are designed to play at top strengththereby failing to provide an optimal realistic experience at lower levels. That's where the Centaur is specifically made to excel. Whether you're a beginnerstrong playerhome or club playerCentaur will adjust to your level as you play. This means you'll always see a challenging game that is both educational and fun!Here are some of the exceptional things about Centaur adapts to your strength. Stockfish computer engine. Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! PIECES ONLY - BOARD NOT INCLUDEDThe Richard the Lionheart chess set. The famous Couer de Lion Richard the Lionheart was known as such even before his accessionbecause of his military reputation. At only 16Richard had his own commandputting down rebellions in Poitou against his fatherHenry II. Richard was a central Christian commander during the Third Crusadeeffectively leading the campaign after the departure of Philip Augustusand scoring considerable victories against his Muslim counterpartSaladin. This chess set depicts the charactersparticularly Richard and is outstanding in the level of detail in the pieces. These chessmen are made out of Polyresinwhich is a crushed stone composite. It has the look and feel of stonebut the durability of a plastic. It is truly the best of both worlds. Specifications: King size: 3 1/4" Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Isle of Lewis chessmen hold a mountain of lore and prestige. They hold a place in chess history like no other. To own an Isle of Lewis chess set is to own a piece of classic chess history - where modern chess and ancient chess crossed paths through a story rivaling the best. Modern day movies such as Harry Potter have taken the Isle of Lewis pieces to new levels of recognition. Isles of Lewis chess pieces are distinctly unique and recognized as they are from centuries old Celtic history. Here's the story about the discovery of the Isle of Lewis chessmen: In 1831 the sea carried away a sandbank on the Isle of Lewis uncovering a mysterious building that had been buried under the sand. A peasant working nearby found what he concluded to be a collection of Elves and Gnomes. The superstitious highlander flung down his spade and fled home in horror. Superstition in Lewis had survived in a powerful form. Thuswhen the peasant first looked at the group of singular little ivory figures it was natural that they should appear as the pigmy sprites of Celtic folklore. Howeverhe was induced by his wife to return to the spot and take the figures home. He sold them to a local collector who realized they were chess set pieces. There were 78 pieces in allbelonging to eight or more sets67 are now in the British Museum and the rest in the National MuseumEdinburgh. Experts are unanimous in regarding them as the most astonishing collection of ancient chess set pieces in existence. Today you can own a high qualitynicely weightedsolid replica of the famed Isle of Lewis chessmen. It's a chess set that rings true in every collection as a solid piece of chess history. Even non-chess players can appreciate this wonderful chess gift that is recognized around the world as a relic of chess lore. As modern chess styles have taken offthe Isle of Lewis still remains and always will remain a centerpiece of chess. Weightedsolid chessmen are crafted with authentic colors and precision. This set is part of the Studio Anne Carlton seriescoveted by collectors and decorators. While production is no longer European Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! A full tournament-sized Chess setthe Grandmaster Chess Set and Board Combination features a 4.0" King. The Chess pieces are hand carved by master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The set features a very robust design with thick collars and no delicate details to chip or break during hard usage. This is unquestionably the most robust Wooden set of chessmen for tournament and blitz play you can buy! The Grandmaster Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegant presence. THE CHESSMEN King Size: 4"King Weight: Depends on the selected wood. (2.7 ozGolden Rosewood)Base Size: 1 5/8 (1.63")Pawn size: 1 13/16 (1.81")Includes extra queensGreen felt basesAlso known as faux EbonyEbonized Boxwood is created when Boxwood is treated with a specialized stain to create the look of Ebony. When done properlyit can be difficult to distinguish between an ebonized and ebony piece when brand new. It is perfect for those who want the classical look of a Genuine Ebony Chess set at an affordable price. Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Without a doubtthis is one of the most popular Studio Anne Carlton chess sets and has been for many years.The chess set pieces are based on the characters in Lewis Carroll's famous Alice stories. John Tennielthe famous Victorian artist and cartoonistillustrated the "Alice in Wonderland" and "Alice Through the Looking Glass" books and the designers have based the chess set pieces on his original illustrations. It continues to achieve record sales world-wide and is a MUST for every chess set enthusiast and collector. Made entirely by skilled craftsmeneach chess set piece is polished and finely decorated by artists."Through the Looking Glass" has as part of its basic structural theme a game of chess in which Aliceas the White Queen's pawnadvances to the eighth square where she herself becomes a Queen. The White King and the Red King are the kingwith Aliceof course as the queen. Hatta the messenger serves as the bishop and the White Knight stands for the kinght. Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee make excellent rooks while the RabbitHaigha the messenger is the pawn.These chessmen are made out of Polyresinwhich is a crushed stone composite. It has the look and feel of stone Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! A combination of medieval masked figures on modern bases. Aside from the Isle of Lewis piecesit's one of the most talked about Old Word designs. The Masked Antiqued Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton are made from a crushed stone composite. The poly resin pieces have the weight and texture of stone but the durability of modern plastics. It is truly the best of both worlds. Specifications: King height: 3.8"King base: 1.5"Pieces onlyboard not included.Board recommendation: 1 3/4-2 1/8" squares. See options below.2021-12-03 04:45:12.020In StockA combination of medieval masked figures on modern bases. Aside from the Isle of Lewis piecesit's one of the most talked about Old Word designs. The Masked Antiqued Chess Pieces by Studio Anne Carlton are made from a crushed stone composite. The poly r Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Dragons hold a fascinating and mysterious place in folklore. With this impressive metal chess set with 3D chessboarddragons come to life again and youngsters will exercise their creativity while they battle with the dragon theme characters on a glass chessboard. The entire chess set has substantial shipping weight of 24 lbs. Specifications: Board and Display Dimensions: 15 3/4" x 15 3/4" x 5 1/4"Playing board size: 13 1/2" x 13 1/2"Square size: 1 1/2" (1.5")Glass ChessboardPieces King weight: 5.1 ozKing height: 2 7/8" (2.88")King base: 1"Pawn height: 2 1/8"Thin black felted bottoms32 Dragons - 1 Queen per side Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Condition: Open box returned item in very good condition. Unsealed or very slightly used. Open Box Deal Items: These are deals on imperfect or one-of-a-kind items that may be newbut not regular stock. Imperfect items have small scratches or dents that disqualified them as new during our quality control checks at the warehouse. Defects may at times be hardly noticeable and at other times quite obvious. Effort is made to portray products accurately.Original description:This new computer closes the gap in the Millennium range between the Chess Genius Pro and their flagship Chess Genius Exclusive.With a size approximate 15 x 17 inchesthe real wooden framepieces81 LEDs built in the board and the powerful processor of the Exclusiveit comes true to its title offering amazing Performance.In addition to Johan de Koning's engine known from the King Elementthe Chess960 variant was implemented for the first time.It's stronger than the Chess Genius with an estimated 2450 ELO.A connection to the ChessLink for playing with mobile devices on the board completes the device.With this chess computer you play like a king!The new The King Performance contains the legendary chess program The King by Johan de Koning. With its classicharmonious design in a real wood frameit is the perfect size for playing at home. The chessboard in veneer wood offers 81 LEDs for move indication and the new High Sensitive pressure sensor technology highly comfortable gaming fun. The handmade real wood figures round o? the high-quality impression perfectlyor you can choose to use your own pieces!In additionthere is an opponent waiting for you Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Why this discount? Click on the specific Unit listed to see the photo of actual product for sale. The quality standard for these boards is very high and as they enter the warehouse each one is inspected to make sure they are absolutely amazing. Sometimes they don't quite meet this standardso we discount them often for reasons that might seem barely noticeable. Sometimes minor imperfections appear during the manufacturing process and it would be a waste to discard the productso we buy the imperfect items at a discount as well to pass along to our customers who would like to receive a break on the price.Original Description:Now in larger 2.25" square size. When you take this magical chessboard to your favorite place to play chess you will be amazed by the attention it receives. The innovative STACK chessboard blends art and functionality and transforms seamlessly into an eye-catchingsolid hardwood chess board with an ultra-smooth furniture finish. The STACK chess board is a fascinating and exclusive centerpiece and the most unique and functional chess board ever made. It's for those who have an eye for artistic craftwho appreciate extraordinary craftsmanshipand who enjoy the game of chess. As each layer is placedembedded magnets join the four quadrants to form a smooth and seamless 64 square game playing surface. The soft suede wrap with embedded magnets artfully covers the STACK to both protect and enhance it's presentation and emphasize the exclusivityuniquenessand care the STACK receives during every step its creation. Those who love attractivewell made goods will enjoy the fine maple and walnut hardwoods finished to perfection. The STACK blends art and functionality in a complete unique and exclusive product crafted by hand in Pennsylvania. The completely original chessboard is suited for games with a friend or loved one or as a centerpiece representing innovation and intelligence. It's a perfect gifta clever Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! PIECES ONLY - BOARD NOT INCLUDEDOne of the first chess sets produced by Studio Anne Carltonthis classic design depicts figures from this era. The Roman Empire was among the most powerful economicculturalpolitical and military forces in the world of its time.It was the largest empire of the classical antiquity periodand one of the largest empires in world history. At its height under Trajanit covered 5 million square kilometres and controlled some 70 million peopleat that time 21% of the world's entire population.Specifications: King height: 4"King base: 1 1/2"2022-05-04 06:41:13.957In Stock Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! This well crafted storage board features a Briar wood veneer top withglossy finish and a storage compartment base with individual piece slots.Even the underside of the board showsthe particular attention to detail and care in design andproductionmanufactured by a lovely Italian family owned and operatedcompany. Specifications: Board size: 11 7/8"Square size: 1 1/8"Board height: 2 1/2"Interior spaces16 spots measuring 3" x 1"16 spots measuring 1 5/8" x 1"Made in Italy2021-09-23 04:08:23.933In Stock Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! The streamlined geometric elegance of this beautiful chess set reflects the essence of Art Deco design.The designers from Studio Anne Carlton have looked at the beautyenergy and imagination of the great Deco designers. The glamour of Hollywood style in the period between the wars heavily influenced Art Deco designs and created this sophisticated chess set.Specifications: King height: 3 1/2"King base: 1 1/2"Recommend Board: 2" squares2022-05-04 06:41:13.957In StockThe streamlined geometric elegance of this beautiful chess set reflects the essence of Art Deco design.The designers from Studio Anne Carlton have looked at the beautyenergy and imagination of the great Deco designers. The glamour of Hollywood style in15189SACA189 Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Medieval times continue to capture the imagination of young and old. The game of kings and knights becomes more real than ever over this detailed 3D battlefield. This impressive Metal Medieval Knights 3D chess set has substantial weight with a shipping weight of 25lbs. Specifications Board size: 15"Square size: 1 1/2"Board height: 9"King height: 3 1/4"2022-07-09 07:59:55.657In StockMedieval times continue to capture the imagination of young and old. The game of kings and knights becomes more real than ever over this detailed 3D battlefield. This impressive Metal Medieval Knights 3D chess set has substantial weight with a shipping w2127AS2127A0 Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! *BOARD NOT INCLUDEDThese chess pieces are replicas of the originals which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis off the West Coast of Scotland and which are now housed safely and securely in the British Museum of London and in Edinburgh. Many pieces were discovered and this is an interpretation of the Isle of Lewis chess set. The Isle of Lewis chessmen were even featured in the movieHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! In 1831 the sea carried away a sandbank on the Isle of Lewis uncovering a mysterious building that had been buried under the sand. A peasant working nearby found what he concluded to be a collection of Elves and Gnomes. The superstitious highlander flung down his spade and fled home in horror. Superstition in Lewis had survived in a powerful form. Thuswhen the peasant first looked at the group of singular little ivory figures it was natural that they should appear as the pigmy sprites of Celtic folklore. Howeverhe was induced by his wife to return to the spot and take the figures home. He sold them to a local collector who realized they were chessmen. There were 78 pieces in all belonging to eight or more sets67 are now in the British Museum and the rest in the National MuseumEdinburgh. Experts are unanimous in regarding them as the most astonishing collection of ancient chessmen in existence. These chessmen are made out of Polyresinwhich is a crushed stone composite. It has the look and feel of stonebut the durability of a plastic. It is truly the best of both worlds. Specifications: King height: 3.75"King base: 1.5"Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal"mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0 Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Box has a small crack and blemishes on the front. See photos 1-3 of product. About Deal Items: Deal items are products that may be newslightly usedor in some way not suitable as a regular price product. Products may become deal items for any reasonbox damagenot regular stockimperfector slight damage. Sometimes new products arrive with small small scratches or dents that disqualify as new during quality control checks at the warehouse. Defects may at times be hardly noticeable and at other times quite obvious but a reasonable effort is made to portray accurately.Original description: This nicely figured modern Italian Black and White Briarwood and Elm veneer storage board with gloss finishbrass pull and matching brass knob feet is a wonderful addition to any collection ordcor.When not in usethe drawer with individual compartments keeps each piece in their own space.We recommend pairing with a piece set having a1" to1 5/16" (1.33") King BaseProduced by a lovely Italian family owned and operatedcompany. Specifications: Board size: 16 1/2"Square size: 1 5/8"Board height: 3" Chess House The Real Masters of Chess

Steal This Deal! Our Deluxe Chess Sets Packages for up to 40 players equip your chess club with the Heavy-Weighted chess sets. We recommend the forest green chessboards as the best for studentsas this color improves concentration and is easy on the eyes. NOTE: Please inquire for other colors of boards and bags if green will not work for your needs. Specifications: Twenty(20) of the E034 chessboards that can be rolled up or laid flat for storage.Twenty(20) of the E104W weighted plastic3 3/4" tallivory & black chess sets that even come with two extra queens per set! The chess set pieces also feature green felt bases.TIP: Be sure to roll up the chessboards with the chess board squares facing outward. This ensures that the board will lay flat laterwhen in use. Chess Piece Guarantee: Lost a piece? No problemsimply contact us with your order number for free replacement chess pieces. Pieces Specifications: King height: 3 3/4"Base size: 1.5"King weight: 1.9 oz.Set weight: 32.8 oz. Chess House The Real Masters of Chess