Indian Chess Company

This peerless 1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup chess set This Staunton-style chess set, crafted from ebony and boxwood, features a 4.2-inch King with intricate details, including a one-piece knight. The ebony pieces have a fine texture, deep luster, and a smooth feel. Expertly carved in India, the triple-weighted pieces offer a premium hand-feel and satisfying sound.

The opposing pieces are made of boxwood, known for its ease of carving and aesthetic appeal. The set includes extra queens for pawn promotion, and each piece features thick green felt for smooth movement. The knights showcase exceptional craftsmanship by Indian artisans.

Woods Used: Ebony / Boxwood

Weight : 2300 grams (81.13 oz). Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.

The opposing pieces are made of boxwood, with extra queens for pawn promotion. Each piece has green felt for smooth movement. The knights display expert Indian craftsmanship: This fascinating Staunton-style chess set (referred latterly as Piatigorsky Cup Chess Set) was designed by the U.S. International Master Herman Steinern in the mid-1940s. The very first Staunton chess set was designed by Nathaniel Cook and later was endorsed by English Chess Champion, Howard Staunton in 1849. Since then, the design has gone through many iterations but Piatigorsky is one of the best chess set ever designed in the Staunton style. 

Gregor Piatigorsky The Piatigorsky Cup's organizer, born in Ekaterinoslav to a Jewish family, switched from violin and piano to cello at age seven. His wife, Jacqueline Piatigorsky, wA strong player, she competed in several US Women's Championships and represented the US in the Women's Chess Olympiad.

Piatigorsky chess set She was first seen in the 1963 Piatigorsky Cup, one of the strongest chess tournaments ever held in the U.S.It was a triennial series of double round-robin grandmaster chess tournaments held in the 1960s. Sponsored by the Piatigorsky Foundation, only two events were held. The First Piatigorsky Cup was held in The Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles in July 1963. The second and final tournament in the series was held in July and August 1966. Some of the famous chess players who played from this wonderful chess set: U.S. Champion Bobby Fischer, Bent Larsen (Denmark), Lajos Portisch (Hungary), Wolfgang Unzicker (West Germany), Miguel Najdorf (Argentina), Pal Benko, Oscar Panno, and Jan Hein Donner (Netherlands).

Craftsmanship: The knight's intricate carving, unique lathe work, and detailed design, including cuts in the rook turrets and wide-based pawns, make this set stand out. Handcrafted from premium bud rosewood and polished for a lasting shine, the pieces boast exceptional craftsmanship, rivaling $2000+ sets.

Uniformity of pieces: The turned pieces, shaped using metal profiles, are identical, especially the pawns, while hand-carved pieces like the knights may show slight variation.

Whether you are a collector or you are simply looking for a unique chess set, The Piatigorsky Chess Set truly stands out from the other traditional chess sets. 

All chess pieces have an elegant visual appeal that blends well for permanent display on a cocktail table. Matching chess board for these pieces is available at our web store at an extra cost. 

Includes: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included).NOTE: Chess Board is not included with this package.