17 3/4" Premier Lardy Weighted Chess Set with Carrying Case
Product Code: special-premier-chess-set$149.96
Normally: $199.95
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17 3/4" French Lardy Chess Set with Carrying Case
This is a ChessUSA exclusive chess set that is fantastic for use at home or while traveling. It features 3 1/4" ebonized french lardy chess pieces with felted bottoms. The chessmen feature a 3 1/4" king and have felted bottoms with weight added for feel and balance.The 17 3/4" chessboard has a felt bottom and a semi-gloss sheen with rounded corners. The board features 1 3/4" squares and is appropriate as an accent piece without being too small to play. The chess set can certainly be left out on display on a coffee or end table, but it comes with a sturdy zippered case with handle for storage and travel.
The storage case features individual slots in foam to protect each piece and ample space to also store the chess board. A handle makes travel and storage a breeze.
Chess Pieces Details - Total Set Weight: 2.05lbs. Please note there may be minor fluctuations in size and weight as these chess pieces are hand carved:
| King Height | King Base | Queen Height | Bishop Height | Knight Height | Rook Height | Pawn Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 3/16" | 1 1/4" | 2 11/16" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 2" | 1 13/16" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebonized | 1.28 oz | 1.28 oz | 0.81 oz | 1.2 oz | 1.11 oz | 0.58 oz |
| Boxwood | 1.24 oz | 1.26 oz | 0.79 oz | 1.14 oz | 1.07 oz | 0.67 oz |