18" Chessusa Premier Weighted Chess Set With Storage
17 3/4" Premier Chess Set with Carrying Case This is a ChessUSA exclusive chess set that is fantastic for use at home or while traveling. It features high gloss ebonized and natural wood chess pieces with felted bottom in a traditional German Staunton design. The chessmen feature a 3 3/4" king and have felted bottoms with weight added for feel and balance.
The 17 3/4" chessboard has a felt bottom and a semi-gloss sheen with rounded corners. The board features 1 3/4" squares and is appropriate as an accent piece without being too small to play. The chess set can certainly be left out on display on a coffee or end table, but it comes with a sturdy zippered case with handle for storage and travel.
This chess set is available in several finishes - Rosewood, Walnut, and Black.
The storage case features individual slots in foam to protect each piece and ample space to also store the chess board. A handle makes travel and storage a breeze.
The 17 3/4" chessboard has a felt bottom and a semi-gloss sheen with rounded corners. The board features 1 3/4" squares and is appropriate as an accent piece without being too small to play. The chess set can certainly be left out on display on a coffee or end table, but it comes with a sturdy zippered case with handle for storage and travel.
This chess set is available in several finishes - Rosewood, Walnut, and Black.
The storage case features individual slots in foam to protect each piece and ample space to also store the chess board. A handle makes travel and storage a breeze.
Chess Pieces Details:
| King Height | King Base | Queen Height | Bishop Height | Knight Height | Rook Height | Pawn Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 7/8" | 1 3/8" | 3 3/16" | 2 3/4" | 2 9/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 3/4" |
Below is a chart of approximate weights of all pieces; please note these are estimates as slight variations can occur in hand carved items.
| Color | King Weight | Queen Weight | Bishop Weight | Knight Weight | Rook Weight | Pawn Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 1.62 oz | 1.51 oz | 1.33 oz | 1.49 oz | 1.37 oz | 0.75 oz |