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The Fischer Series Plastic Chess Pieces - 4.0" King
We are proud to offer the Fischer Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0'' King with a 2.0'' diameter base. The Chess pieces are extremely heavy, with a weight of 61 ounces, and features felt base pads on the undersides of the Chessmen.
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Description / The Fischer Series Plastic Chess Pieces - 4.0" King
We are proud to offer one of the world's finest Plastic Chessmen - The Fischer Quadruple-Weighted Plastic Chessmen by The House of Staunton. These Chessmen are made from the highest quality plastic and will provide years of enjoyment.
This very heavily set has been crafted to replicate the exquisite design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cooke in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of this set is our Knight design, which is modeled after the noble steeds from the Greek Parthenon (Elgin Marbles) and are unsurpassed in beauty and craftsmanship.
THESE CHESSMEN ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL US CHESS FEDERATION TOURNAMENT PLAY.
This very heavily set has been crafted to replicate the exquisite design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cooke in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of this set is our Knight design, which is modeled after the noble steeds from the Greek Parthenon (Elgin Marbles) and are unsurpassed in beauty and craftsmanship.
THESE CHESSMEN ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL US CHESS FEDERATION TOURNAMENT PLAY.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
| Material(s) | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weighting | Quadruple Weighted |
| King Height | 4.0'' inch / 10.16 cm |
| King Base Diameter | 1.875'' inch / 4.76 cm |
| Basepad Material | Billiard Cloth |
| Median Set Weight | 61 ounces |
| Total Number of Pieces | 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) |
Product Reviews
Cheapest, heaviest, high quality plastic set around!
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Fur under $20 you get a very heavy, very stable, very well proportioned Staunton-style plastic set. The only minor complaint is that the queen should be closer in size to the king. Other than that, it's perfect!
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