{"product_id":"repro-vintage-1930-german-knubbel-chess-pieces-in-ebonized-boxwood-3-king-with-board","title":"Repro Vintage 1930 German Knubbel Chess Pieces in Ebonized\/Boxwood - 3\" King with Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEbonized Boxwood \u0026amp; Natural Boxwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces Dimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Height - 2.91\" (74 mm)\u003cbr\u003eKing Base - 1.41\"(36 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePawn Height - 1.29\" (33 mm)\u003cbr\u003ePawn Base - 0.94\" (24 mm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bud Rose Wood \/ Boxwood (\u003cem\u003eGardenia latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoard - 18\" x 18\" (45.7 cm x 45.7 cm)\u003cbr\u003eSquare - 1-3\/4\" x 1-3\/4\" (45 mm x 45 mm)\u003cbr\u003eBoard Thickness - 22 mm (0.9\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to view chess pieces:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chessbazaar.in\/products\/reproduced-vintage-1930-german-knubbel-analysis-chess-pieces-in-ebonized-and-natural-boxwood-3-king?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f4ce67c8d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eR0379B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chessbazaar.com\/reproduced-vintage-1930-german-knubbel-analysis-chess-set-in-ebonized-and-natural-boxwood-3-king.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u0026amp;  chess board:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chessbazaar.in\/products\/wooden-chess-board-blood-red-bud-rose-wood-18-45-mm?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=dd56c5729\u0026amp;_ss=r\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD0118\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou're getting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e34 pieces(2 extra queens included); Board included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chess pieces weight is 700 grams approx (24.69 oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChessboard weight is 3000gram (105.82 oz). Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"width: 655px; height: 228px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChess Pieces Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e   2.91\" (74 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e 1.41\"(36 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eQueen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2.28\" (58 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e 1.41\" (36 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBishop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e  1.57\" (40 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e 1.18\" (30 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKnight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e  1.92\" (49 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e 1.18\" (30 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e  1.61\" (41  mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e 1.18\" (30 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e  1.29\" (33 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e 0.94\" (24 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTotal Weight Of Chess Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3700 grams approx (130.51 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDark Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEbonized Boxwood \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLight Pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Boxwood \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial thanks to \"Stephen Kong A.K.A. Chess Praxis\" for his exceptional efforts in making this dream chess set a reality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec\u003c\/strong\u003ehessbazaar\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis proud to introduce \"\u003cstrong\u003eReproduced Vintage 1930 German Knubbel Chess Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\", featuring the finest aspects of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanalysis set\u003c\/strong\u003e. This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a boxwood only. The King height is 2.91(Analysis Size) inches and its base is a robust 1.4 inches. Wider base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in ebonized boxwood. All Chess pieces are expertly carved in India and slightly weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade boxwood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine. This chess set looks gorgeous and exquisitely striking even more in the lacquer finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess Pieces Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 700 grams approx (24.69 oz). Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposing pieces are made of natural boxwood which is traditionally used for the white side. It is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. Pieces have thick green felt, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for a traditional look \u0026amp; for smooth movement on the chess board. The Knights are well-reproduced and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the \u003cstrong\u003eunique lines\u003c\/strong\u003e on the rooks and marvellous \u003cstrong\u003emiter cut\u003c\/strong\u003e on the bishops. All chess pieces have a \u003cstrong\u003ewide base\u003c\/strong\u003e which adds another interesting dimension to the set. The carving and turning the quality of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the eyes, nostrils, teeth and, craftsmanship around the mane. Knights have a \u003cstrong\u003edivergent style\u003c\/strong\u003e of carving on each side making even more captivating pieces from different angle views. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allows the set to truly stand out. Like the Russian\/Soviet chess sets, the ball on the king is of \u003cstrong\u003eopposite color\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Vintage 1930 German Knubbel chess set was produced somewhere around 90 years ago in Denmark. This chess set was beautiful in its functionality \u0026amp; that's why it became the favorite analysis set of Bent Larsen. The pieces were crafted with wide bases which did not tumble easily. The rooks were turned to look solid castles, the pawns were minimalist but refined, the bishops had a unique cut, the king was distinguished without a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecross finial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the queen\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewithout a ball\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction exemplifies a perfect combination of class and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Vintage 1930 German Knubbel Chess Set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe original 1930 German Knubbel Chess Set in playable condition is very very hard to find and may cost tens of thousands of dollars if available. Our Knubbel Replica is a humble try to bring this legendary design to life and to let chess enthusiasts experience the game with this beautiful chess set which was not possible hitherto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAppropriately weighted these pieces are very stable on board and a pleasure to touch and feel. Each piece is meticulously carved by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine. The design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces are unmatched and that is what made them favorite of the masses. The result of this hard work of these master craftsmen is a truly wonderful design and a masterpiece which any connoisseur will admire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"JL\" id=\":14t.co\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Mu SP\" id=\":14y.ma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniformity of pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shapes of turned pieces are guided by metal profiles and so all turned pieces are identical, especially the pawns. You can expect some variation where hand carving or cutting comes i.e. knights.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick green felt precisely envelops the base of each chessmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeights: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe set is slightly weighted and so they are a pleasure to hold and will last for years if maintained properly in a dry and clean place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included), Chessboard included in this sale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"chessbazaar.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545301799126,"sku":"C0747","price":16582.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/8286\/3318\/files\/chess_133.png?v=1776688355","url":"https:\/\/chessbazaar.in\/products\/repro-vintage-1930-german-knubbel-chess-pieces-in-ebonized-boxwood-3-king-with-board","provider":"chessbazaar.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}