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The Zagreb chess set is a unique and elegant design that gained prominence during the 1959 Candidates Tournament held in Zagreb. Distinguished by its distinctively larger and wider bases, especially the knight, which features a stylized and bold look, this set became an iconic representation of mid-20th-century chess aesthetics. The contrasting dark and light wood pieces, with their intricate carvings and rounded tops on bishops and pawns, make it visually appealing. This set has since become a favorite among collectors and players for its historical significance and timeless design.
Box Content: 34 chessmen (including 2 extra queens)
Woods Used: Ebonized wood (Gardenia latifolia) / Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)
| Chess Pieces | Dimensions |
| King Height (from base till finial tip) | 4.14 inch / 10.51 cm |
| King's Base (⌀) | 1.6 inch / 4.1 cm |
| Queen Height(from base till queen's crown ball tip) | 3.50 inch / 8.9 cm |
| Queen's Base (⌀) | 1.54 inch / 3.9 cm |
| Bishop Height (from base till tip) | 3.15 inch / 8.0 cm |
| Bishop's Base (⌀) | 1.41 inch / 3.5 cm |
| Knight Height (from base till ear tip) | 2.80 inch / 7.2 cm |
| Knight's Base (⌀) | 1.43 inch / 3.6 cm |
| Rook Height (from base till turrets) | 2.51 inch / 6.3 cm |
| Rook's Base (⌀) | 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm |
| Pawn Height (from base till tip) | 2.31 inch / 5.8 cm |
| Pawn's Base (⌀) | 1.29 inch / 3.2 cm |
Weight of the chessmen: 1300 grams or 2.8 Pounds
SKU: ICC-005
This set is well designed with perfect weighting - a pleasure to use.
Beautifully finished pieces. Well weighted, and nice to hold.
very nice
The pieces are very poorly felted - irregular, nappy, off-centered… which makes them unusually unsteady to play with.
And the Rooks are aesthetically disproportionate.
But, otherwise satisfied !
Outstanding pieces. One small problem - the top piece of one of the Black Bishops became loose when I replaced it in the foam case it came packed in - I will use some glue to stick it back in.