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CLASSIC CHESS SETS (7)
The classic tournament chess sets, which includes the pieces and the board, are an essential for anyone who wants to take their chess playing to the next level through professional play. Tournament sets are the professional wooden chess sets in our range. The pieces are from solid hornbeam, classically Staunton in design, additional weighting added to their bases and beautifully hand carved and hand turned. They are polished using only natural waxes and also have the felt pads on the bottom. Beautifully complimented by the tournament specification mahogany and sycamore wood folding chess board. These chess sets have an insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. The sets are only available in the colour brown.
What Makes a Set a “Classic Tournament” Set?
In 1948 the foundation of the World Chess Federation created a new era for chess tournaments. The World Chess Federation was responsible for developing international standard rules and regulations, which included regulating the types of sets that could be used in tournaments. These regulations continue to be in place today and are considered standard for professional players.
What makes a chess set a “tournament set” is the fact that it abides by World Chess Federation regulations. Tournament chess sets have specific regulations that must be followed. The most notable regulations to keep in mind for tournament play are the size of the chess squares and the size of the king. These two regulations set the tone for the rest of the board, as they indicate the general size of the board as well as the proportional height of the rest of the chess pieces.
Chessboards are hand-decorated with a technique called INTARSIA – that is an old form of wood inlaying, start of that technique dates before the seventh century. Thanks to this method, chess has a unique appearance and smooth board surface.
If you are interested in professional play, then a tournament board is a must for your chess collection. Most tournament pieces are weighted and feature a felt bottom for more stable and easier play.
The standard USCF tournament set has 5,70 cm squares and a king’s height of 9,5 cm. Please note that standards for boards and sets can differ slightly from country to country.
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TOURNAMENT CHESS No 93
€49.50 more informationThe Tournament chess is the smallest one from our range of the Tournament sets. It includes weighted chess pieces Staunton No 4 made of hornbeam wood with green felt. The white squares are printed on the chess board. The folding chess board has been inlaid with mahogany and sycamore wood. The folding chess board has an insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. Decorative metal clasps keep the board securely locked after play. This chess set is heavy for its size and has been finished off to an excellent standard. The simplest and most widely used form of chess notation is the algebraic notation. The edges of the chessboard are marked with letters and numbers. Chess notation is an easy way to record your games so that you can play them back to study tactics, understand mistakes, or impress your friends. Give the notation a try in your next game – you will see that there is nothing more pleasant than the eye-catching exclamation mark behind the move that wins the game. Much research has already been done into the benefits of chess for the brains of children. This showed, among other things, that children playing chess perform better at school when it comes to skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, math skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. TOTAL WEIGHT: 1 kg HEIGHT OF KING: 6,5 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 34.5 x 34.5 x 2.5 cm when closed: 34.5 x 17.5 x 5 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore -
JOWISZ CHESS SET
€57.50 more informationThe Jowisz Chess Set, which is very popular, corresponds with our Tournament No. 4 set. It has the same size as a chess case, equal to 41 x 21 cm, and it goes with our weighted No. 4 Staunton chess pieces made from hornbeam wood. All figures have an elegant, slim shape and are glued on the bottom with green felt. This handmade wooden board gives it a classic, handmade feel that many chess enthusiasts will appreciate; the number and letter algebraic coordinates adorn the borders. Classic aesthetics are embodied in this chessboard that is handcrafted in Poland from farm-grown wood; Its exceptional craftsmanship makes it worthy to be put out on display. The folding chessboard is burned with an average size. It has an insert tray for the chess pieces inside. Decorative metal clasps keep the board securely locked after play. TOTAL WEIGHT: 1,7 kg HEIGHT OF THE KING: 8,5 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 42 x 42 x 2,5 cm when closed: 42 x 21 x 5 cm SQUARE SIZE: 4 cm x 4 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore -
TOURNAMENT CHESS No 94
€67.50 more informationThis classic Tournament chess is one of our middle-sized Tournament chess set and includes the weighted Staunton nr 4 chess pieces from our Olympic set CH 122 made of hornbeam wood. The white squares are printed on the chess board. The folding chess board has been inlaid with mahogany and sycamore wood. Board is hand-decorated with a technique called INTARSIA – that is an old form of wood inlaying, start of that technique dates before the seventh century. Thanks to this method, chess has a unique appearance and smooth board surface. Folding chessboard is made of wood mainly of beech, on the side of the board there are two metal locks in gold colour. Carved figures are made of solid wood (beech) and are glued on the bottom with a green felt. The folding chess board has an green insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. The simplest and most widely used form of chess notation is the algebraic notation. The edges of the chessboard are marked with letters and numbers. Chess notation is an easy way to record your games so that you can play them back to study tactics, understand mistakes, or impress your friends. Give the notation a try in your next game – you will see that there is nothing more pleasant than the eye-catching exclamation mark behind the move that wins the game. Much research has already been done into the benefits of chess for the brains of children. This showed, among other things, that children playing chess perform better at school when it comes to skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, math skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. TOTAL WEIGHT: 1,4 kg HEIGHT OF THE KING: 8,0 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 42 x 42 x 2,5 cm when closed: 42 x 21 x 5 cm SQUARE SIZE: 4 cm x 4 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore -
TOURNAMENT CHESS No 95
€79.50 more informationThis Classic Tournament chess is our medium Tournament set and includes the weighted Staunton No 5 chess pieces made of hornbeam wood. The white squares are printed on the chess board. The folding chess board has been inlaid with mahogany and sycamore wood. This chess set size is most used at chess tournaments. Board is hand-decorated with a technique called INTARSJA – that is an old form of wood inlaying, start of that technique dates before the seventh century. Thanks to this method, chess has a unique appearance and smooth board surface. Folding chessboard is made of wood mainly of beech, on the side of the board there are two metal locks in gold colour. Carved figures are made of solid wood (beech) and are glued on the bottom with a green felt. The folding chess board has an green insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. The simplest and most widely used form of chess notation is the algebraic notation. The edges of the chessboard are marked with letters and numbers. Chess notation is an easy way to record your games so that you can play them back to study tactics, understand mistakes, or impress your friends. Give the notation a try in your next game – you will see that there is nothing more pleasant than the eye-catching exclamation mark behind the move that wins the game. Much research has already been done into the benefits of chess for the brains of children. This showed, among other things, that children playing chess perform better at school when it comes to skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, math skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. TOTAL WEIGHT: 2,0 kg HEIGHT OF THE PIECES: King: 9,2 cm Queen: 8,3 cm Rook: 5,3 cm Bishop: 6,7 cm Knight: 5,9 cm Pawn: 4,5 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 48 x 48 x 2,5 cm when closed: 48 x 24 x 5,0 cm SQUARE SIZE: 5 cm x 5 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore -
TOURNAMENT CHESS No 98
€84.50 more informationThe Tournament chess is the largest set from our range of Tournament set and includes the weighted Staunton No 8 chess pieces made of hornbeam wood. The squares have been burned on the chess board. The folding chess board has been inlaid with mahogany and sycamore wood. The chess pieces from chess set no. 98 are the same as those from chess set no.97. The folding chess board has an insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. Decorative metal clasps keep the board securely locked after play. The simplest and most widely used form of chess notation is the algebraic notation. The edges of the chessboard are marked with letters and numbers. Chess notation is an easy way to record your games so that you can play them back to study tactics, understand mistakes, or impress your friends. Give the notation a try in your next game – you will see that there is nothing more pleasant than the eye-catching exclamation mark behind the move that wins the game. Much research has already been done into the benefits of chess for the brains of children. This showed, among other things, that children playing chess perform better at school when it comes to skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, math skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. TOTAL WEIGHT: 2,8 kg HEIGHT OF THE PIECES: King: 10 cm Queen: 8,7 cm Rook: 5,6 cm Bishop: 7,8 cm Knight: 6,6 cm Pawn: 4,8 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 56 x 56 x 3,5 cm when closed: 56 x 28 x 7,0 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore -
TOURNAMENT CHESS No 96
€87.50 more informationThe Tournament chess is our medium Tournament set and includes the weighted Staunton No 6 chess pieces made of hornbeam wood. The white squares are printed on the chess board. The folding chess board has been inlaid with mahogany and sycamore wood.The board is decorated with using the technique – INTARSIA. Thanks to this technique, chess pieces have a unique appearance – the surface of the board is smooth and uniform.
The squares on the board are light brown and beige. The pawns are beige and dark brown.
The folding chess board has an insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. Decorative metal clasps keep the board securely locked after play. The pieces are beautifully crafted from solid wood and finished into the easily recognizable Staunton design and enjoy their own individual compartments when not in play - negating the need for a separate storage box. Each base is felted to protect the board and weighted for perfect balance. The simplest and most widely used form of chess notation is the algebraic notation. The edges of the chessboard are marked with letters and numbers. Chess notation is an easy way to record your games so that you can play them back to study tactics, understand mistakes, or impress your friends. Give the notation a try in your next game – you will see that there is nothing more pleasant than the eye-catching exclamation mark behind the move that wins the game. Much research has already been done into the benefits of chess for the brains of children. This showed, among other things, that children playing chess perform better at school when it comes to skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, math skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. This lovely set will provide years of use, offers great value for money and would make an ideal gift. TOTAL WEIGHT: 2,5 kg HEIGHT OF THE PIECES: King: 9,8 cm Queen: 8,3 cm Rook: 5,3 cm Bishop: 6,8 cm Knight: 6,4 cm Pawn: 4,5 cm SQUARE SIZE: 5,5 cm x 5,5 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 54 x 54 x 3,0 cm when closed: 54 x 27 x 6,0 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore -
TOURNAMENT CHESS No 97
€89.50 more informationThe Tournament chess is one of the largest set from our range of Tournament set and includes the weighted Staunton No 7 chess pieces made of hornbeam wood. The squares have been burned on the chess board. The folding chess board has been inlaid with mahogany and sycamore wood.The board is decorated with using the technique - INTARSIA. Thanks to this technique, chess pieces have a unique appearance - the surface of the board is smooth and uniform.
The squares on the board are light brown and beige. The pawns are beige and dark brown.
The simplest and most widely used form of chess notation is the algebraic notation. The edges of the chessboard are marked with letters and numbers. Chess notation is an easy way to record your games so that you can play them back to study tactics, understand mistakes, or impress your friends. Give the notation a try in your next game – you will see that there is nothing more pleasant than the eye-catching exclamation mark behind the move that wins the game. Much research has already been done into the benefits of chess for the brains of children. This showed, among other things, that children playing chess perform better at school when it comes to skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, math skills, spatial awareness, and concentration. The folding chess board has an insert tray for the chess pieces storage inside. Decorative metal clasps keep the board securely locked after play. TOTAL WEIGHT: 2,3 kg HEIGHT OF THE PIECES: King: 10,0 cm Queen: 8,7 cm Rook: 5,6 cm Bishop: 7,8 cm Knight: 6,6 cm Pawn: 4,8 cm COLOUR: brown CASE/BOARD DIMENSIONS: when opened: 48 x 48 x 3,0 cm when closed: 48 x 24 x 6,0 cm SQUARE SIZE: 5,2 cm x 5 cm INSERT TRAY: yes MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS PIECES: hornbeam MATERIALS USED FOR CHESS CASE/BOARD: beech, birch, mahogany, sycamore
