These attractive chessmen in the traditional Russian Staunton style are crafted from black stained and Kari wood. They are hand polished for a beautiful luster and they are weighted for greater stability. The Staunton design has become the standard for tournament play. The pieces are easily distinguishable making for easier game play. Knights are made to resemble the head and neck of a horse. Kings are the tallest pieces featuring a cross atop a closed crown. Queens are slightly smaller than the kings, and feature a coronet topped with a small ball. Rooks feature castle battlements, and bishops resemble a liturgical headdress of a western church. Pawns are the smallest and are topped by a plain ball. The pieces which represent humans (the king, queen, bishop, and pawn) feature a collar which separates the body from the head design. These will be enjoyed for years to come. 

• Traditional Russian style chessmen
• Made from black stained and Kari wood
• King measures 3.5 in. with 1.25 in. base
• Pieces are weighted for better stability during play

Make no mistake, this board is exquisite! A walnut pattern adorns this board and is accompanied by gracefully rounded corners and an elegant inlay. A tasteful choice that anyone will enjoy!

• Classic chess & checkers board
• Walnut veneer board is dark brown and natural with inlay border & rounded corners
• Board measures 19 x 19 x 0.63 in.
• Squares measure 2 in.