1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Chess Pieces Ebonized Antiqued Boxwood 3.7" - King

1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Chess Pieces Ebonized Antiqued Boxwood 3.7" - King

Brand: indianchesscompany
SKU: AS214B
299.99 USD In stock Buy at Merchant

Indian Chess Company Material: Ebonized & Antiqued boxwood Dimensions: King Height - 3.7"(94 mm) King Base - 1.5"(39 mm) Pawn Height - 1.8"(47 mm) Pawn Base - 1.2"(32 mm) You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra Queens); Board is not included. Weight: 1210 grams (42.68 oz) approx. Final weight may vary by ±10%. Recommended Board Size: (1.9"-2.3")/(50mm - 60 mm) square size. Dimensions Chess Pieces Details Height Base King 3.70" (94 mm) 1.53" (39mm) Queen 3.11" (79 mm) 1.45" (37 mm) Bishop 2.87" (73 mm) 1.37" (35 mm) Knight 2.51" (64 mm) 1.37" (35 mm) Rook 2.04" (52 mm) 1.37" (35 mm) Pawn 1.85" (47 mm) 1.25" (32 mm) Dubrovnik chess set is influenced by the Staunton chess set. The chess set had a significant historical importance and are regarded as a timeless classic design. Some of our beloved customers point out flaws from the previous version, so respecting their opinion and appeal we bring you the new version with accurate reproduction. The artisanal took more than a week to complete the 1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Reproduced Chess Set version 3.0. This chess set is a stunning masterpiece that captivates its exquisite beauty. Commissioned for the IX. Chess Olympiad in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia, the Serbian sculptor Petar Poček crafted an exquisite set of chess pieces in 1950, featuring smooth curves, distinctive capped bishops, and elegantly unique knights unlike the conventional Staunton Elgin marbles style. These chess pieces was constructed from maple and chestnut in their natural hues which exhibited an unconventional width at the base, while adhering to the tradition of great Staunton/Jaques of London designs. Notably, the requirement for no religious symbols was strictly upheld, and a discreet metal badge within the box bore the inscription "IX. šah olimpijada 1950 Dubrovnik Jugoslavija." In the 1960s, Croat cartoonist Andrija Maurović redesigned the Dubrovnik chess set with simpler knights and queens, often seen with Bobby Fischer, but his set was later stolen. so, getting an original set is almost impossible we have bought a precise reproduction of the original Dubrovnik. Limited quantities, an approximately 50 chess sets originally produced are now exceptionally scarce and command a high price among collectors. Introduced a reproduction of the 1950 Dubrovnik chess set, offering this exquisite creation to chess enthusiasts at highly affordable prices, meticulously maintaining the accurate design's to the original while incorporating weighted pieces to compensate for its initial shortcomings, making it a must-have addition for any dedicated collector.

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