Exclusive metal chess set

Sir Howard Staunton was considered one of the best chess players in the world in the 19th century. He was the unofficial world champion from 1843 to 1851. He was not only involved in practical chess play, but was also a chess organizer, journalist, author of chess textbooks, a recognized chess theorist, and the creator of the rules and gameplay. From 1845, he edited the chess column of the Illustrated London News for the next 29 years, becoming the world's most influential chess columnist. In 1847, he published The Chess-Player's Handbook, his most successful book in his chess series. In 1849, Staunton endorsed a set designed by Nathaniel Cook and manufactured by John Jaques. He recommended the pieces in his chess column. Their design became the most popular chess piece pattern in the world and is still used in most chess tournaments today. An extremely exclusive product, a beautiful gift. It will make a wonderful gift for a chess player or a beautiful decorative element that will add a unique, elegant touch to your interior. Dimensions: · 36 x 36 cm chessboard · King height 6.5 cm · Set weight: 4.8 kg Chess pieces: · Metal chess · Pieces made of zinc alloy. · Colors: silvery/gold Chessboard: · Made of brass · Colors: sky blue/antique gold · Hand-painted Packaging: · The chess pieces are packed in a beautiful, luxury wooden box. · Inside, a carefully crafted mold for arranging and safely storing the pieces. Manufactured in Greece by the renowned company Manopoulos, which has decades of manufacturing tradition. Manopoulos chess pieces are recognized worldwide as small works of art.