23" Mark of Westminster Classics Honey Rosewood Executive American Staunton Luxury Chess Set

Mark of Westminster Chess Pieces are the paradigm of perfection in wood staunton chess piece design. The premier chess pieces by Mark Of Westminster have been known for their heirloom quality. Each chess set is exclusive, with a lifetime warranty for natural defect. Each set is hand-carved and weighted with felt bottoms, extra queens, and the signature Mark of Westminster Logo beneath the king. The German design is quite popular, with a classic, very playable look and feel.

These chess pieces are Honey Rosewood and Boxwood, which is often paired with Walnut, Teak, or other light to medium brown wood chess boards. Honey Rosewood Chess Pieces are a soft, easy to work with light to medium brown wood. There is a fair amount of grain, and is an excellent choice if you want an inexpensive natural look. Boxwood Chess Pieces are the near universal standard for 'white' chess pieces in hand-carved sets. It is a fairly easy wood to work with, and shows off good detail.

This luxurious chess board from Turkey is sure to impress with artistry and chess blended beautifully. The board would look fantastic with both traditional staunton and unique theme chessmen, and is a wonderful addition to a chess collection. A unique inlaid artistic mosaic surrounds the playing surface and the board features a beveled edge over beveled feet to raise the board up. The board comes included with an accompanying tote bag. This board is available in three different colors: Black, Rose and Walnut.

Pieces made in India. Board made in Turkey. Deluxe humidor style storage box optional.

Chess Set Details:

King Height	King Base	Queen Height	Bishop Height	Knight Height	Rook Height	Pawn Height	Square Size	Board Size
4"	1 9/16"	3 1/4"	2 7/8"	2 3/4"	2 1/16"	1 7/8"	2 1/4"	23"

Below is a chart of approximate weights of all pieces; please note these are estimates as slight variations can occur in hand carved items.

Wood	King Weight	Queen Weight	Bishop Weight	Knight Weight	Rook Weight	Pawn Weight
Honey Rosewood	2.37 oz	1.84 oz	1.31 oz	1.52 oz	1.03 oz	0.76 oz
Boxwood	2.40 oz	1.88 oz	1.45 oz	1.63 oz	1.16 oz	0.75 oz