{"product_id":"reproduced-1963-1966-piatigorsky-cup-chess-pieces-in-ebony-boxwood-4-2-king-1","title":"Reproduced 1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup Chess Pieces in Ebony \/ Boxwood - 4.2\" King","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"JL\" id=\":14t.co\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mu SP\" id=\":14y.ma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"JL\" id=\":14t.co\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mu SP\" id=\":14y.ma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":14t.co\" class=\"JL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":14y.ma\" class=\"Mu SP\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIndian Chess Company\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis peerless\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup chess set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoods Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEbony \/ Boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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 (\u003cspan class=\"Unicode\"\u003e±\u003c\/span\u003e) 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003cspan\u003e Staunton chess set \u003c\/span\u003ewas designed by Nathaniel Cook and later was endorsed by English Chess Champion,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward Staunton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGregor Piatigorsky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Piatigorsky Cup's organizer, born in Ekaterinoslav to a Jewish family, switched from violin and piano to cello at age seven. His wife, \u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Piatigorsky\u003c\/strong\u003e, wA strong player, she competed in several US Women's Championships and represented the US in the Women's Chess Olympiad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiatigorsky chess set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShe 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sponsored by the Piatigorsky Foundation, only two events were held. The First Piatigorsky Cup was held in The Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 1963\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobby Fischer\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBent Larsen (Denmark), Lajos Portisch (Hungary), Wolfgang Unzicker (West Germany), Miguel Najdorf (Argentina), Pal Benko, Oscar Panno, and Jan Hein Donner (Netherlands).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniformity of pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe turned pieces, shaped using metal profiles, are identical, especially the pawns, while hand-carved pieces like the knights may show slight variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a collector or you are simply looking for a unique chess set,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiatigorsky Chess Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etruly stands out from the other traditional chess sets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included).\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Chess Board is not included with this package.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"crm-section event_summary-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eFree 4-6 Days Doorstep Delivery (FedEx) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe size and weight of the product may vary (~3%) since it is a handcrafted product. 2. The color of the product may vary slightly from how it appears here. This may be due to different display settings on various devices and also because of any lighting filters or special effects used during the shoot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63%; height: 20px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eChess Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37%; height: 20px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Height (from base till finial tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e4.25 inch \/ 108 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing's Base (⌀)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.88 inch \/ 48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQueen Height (from base till queen's crown ball tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3.85 inch \/ 98 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQueen's Base (⌀)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.77 inch \/ 45 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBishop Height (from base till tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3.34 inch \/ 85 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBishop's Base (⌀)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.65 inch \/ 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnight Height (from base till ear tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3.07 inch \/ 78 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnight's Base (⌀)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.65 inch \/ 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRook Height (from base till turrets)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2.55 inch \/ 65 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRook's Base (⌀)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.65 inch \/ 42 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePawn Height (from base till tip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2.28 inch \/ 58 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePawn's Base (⌀)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1.41 inch \/ 36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight of the chessmen\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e2300 grams (81.13 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Indian Chess Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52293532123418,"sku":"VJ080","price":674.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/1057\/8458\/files\/2_e36af4d4-c824-44aa-9515-988d8fffc229.jpg?v=1779949658","url":"https:\/\/www.indianchesscompany.com\/products\/reproduced-1963-1966-piatigorsky-cup-chess-pieces-in-ebony-boxwood-4-2-king-1","provider":"Indian Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}