Zagreb '59 Series 3.75" Luxury Chessmen in Natural Boxwood & Mahogany Gilded

Zagreb '59 Series 3.75" Luxury Staunton Chess set Staunton Castle Zagreb ’59 Series Chess Set Staunton Castle proudly presents the Zagreb ’59 Series Chess Set, a full tournament-sized design that perfectly balances historical significance with modern craftsmanship. ✨ Features of the Chess Set The Zagreb ’59 Series features ideal tournament proportions, with a 3.875” King and a 1.75” diameter base, offering excellent balance and comfort during play. Each piece is meticulously hand-carved by skilled artisans using premium quality woods, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. The chessmen are heavily weighted to provide superior stability, ensuring a satisfying and professional playing experience. A smooth, luxurious finish combined with billiard cloth base pads allows each piece to glide effortlessly across the board. One of the standout features of this set is the interchangeable King finials, allowing the owner to switch between the traditional ball finial and the more recognizable Western-style cross, offering both historical charm and modern versatility. Designed with durability in mind, the set incorporates reinforced pawn collars, robust knight carvings, and simplified queen crowns. This thoughtful construction ensures the pieces can withstand regular gameplay while maintaining their elegance and structural integrity. 📜 History of the Zagreb ’59 Chess Set The Zagreb ’59 design is inspired by one of the most iconic chess styles used in international tournaments during the 1950s and 1960s. It gained particular recognition during the 1959 World Championship Candidates Tournament held in Zagreb. This design marked a shift toward more practical, player-focused chess sets, prioritizing clarity, balance, and durability over excessive ornamentation. Its clean lines, wide bases, and distinctive knight design quickly made it a favorite among professional players. Over the years, the Zagreb style has become one of the most respected and recognizable chess set designs, admired for its perfect balance of simplicity, strength, and timeless elegance. ♟️ A Timeless Classic Reimagined With this reproduction, Staunton Castle brings a historic design back to life with modern enhancements, offering a chess set that is equally suited for collectors and serious players. Staunton Castle — where tradition meets precision. Features and further details Chess Pieces Details Height Base King 3.75" (95 mm) 1.75" (44 mm) Queen 3.125" (79 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) Bishop 2.875" (73 mm) 1.375" (35 mm) Knight 2.5" (64 mm) 1.375" (35 mm) Rook 2.375" (60 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) Pawn 2" (51 mm) 1.25" (32 mm) Total Weight of Chess Set Approx. 1400 grams (50 oz) Dark Pieces Mahogany Gilded Boxwood Light Pieces Natural Boxwood Recommended Board Size (2" to 2.25") / (51 mm to 57 mm) square size # The Chess set is coming with two extra Queens . # The high quality Green felt is pasted on the bases. Contact us We can be contacted at any time through Live Chat messages, Phone calls or emails if you have any questions, comments or product requests. We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! We encourage our customers to contact us with any questions or concerns! We'd like to be sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Package Includes 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). chess board NOT included in this sale. Shipping Duty and Taxes We offer Worldwide free Shipping to our customers. For North America, UK, Australia, Europe, and India the item will be shipped by DHL Express Service. Sometimes we use the India International Post for Latin America, Russia, Japan and the rest of the world depends upon the shipping service and the location to deliver the parcels. Normal delivery time to North America, UK, Australia, Europe, and India is 4 to 7 business days and for the Post for Latin America, Russia, Japan and the rest of the world is 20 to 30 business days. For Australia and India, there are no extra taxes, other hidden costs or additional shipping charges. The price mentioned on the website is the final price. What you see is what you pay. Our prices are all-inclusive. For USA, Europe, Canada, Mexico and Latin America buyers pay the duty and taxes from their ends. But our company helps the buyers regards to the duty and taxes. Please contact us for further information. Disclaimer Chess Set in the images can be looked with little bit variation in the color due to photography light reflection or your screen color scheme. Chess Board in the images is not included in the price of this chess set. Template editor by stauntoncastle.com