The Landgrave Ebony and Boxwood Chess Pieces

The Landgrave
Ebony and Boxwood  Chess Pieces

The Landgrave chess set is from the old Russian design favored in major international chess tournaments throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The dark chess pieces are made of Ebony and the light chess pieces are made of Boxwood. It would be difficult to find a more splendid wood than Ebony for the black pieces in chess sets. The texture of the wood is fine and even making it a true pleasure to hold in your hand. The deep luster and total blackness of the wooden blocks make for exceptional, true black chess pieces, and therefore Ebony is the most traditional wood used in chess pieces of the finest quality.

This ChessCentral Landgrave chess set is double weighted with felt bottoms. The King stands 3.75 inches high with a base of 1.5 inches. This chess set will fit perfectly on a chess board with a 2 inch square. The Landgrave is an ideal chess set for those that are interested in both the historical importance of the game of chess, as well as those looking for an attractive chess set that is both economical and durable.

King Height: 3.75 inches
King Base: 1.5 inches
Chess Pieces Total Weight: 48 ounces
Recommended Board Square Size: 2 inches