A faithful reproduction of the iconic 1959 Zagreb tournament chessmen, this complete luxury chess set combines distinctive Russian-crafted pieces with our substantial 50 cm Deluxe Mahogany Spanish chessboard and Deluxe solid mahogany hinged-top storage box. Beautifully weighted, felted and supplied with additional queens, it is a wonderfully balanced set for serious play, collecting and display.
King Height
100 mm
Commanding tournament proportions
Chessmen Style
1959 Zagreb
Classic tournament reproduction
Chessmen
Zagreb Design
Faithful historical reproduction
Board Size
50 cm
50 mm playing squares
Bases
Weighted & Felted
Stable and board-friendly
Extra Queens
2 Included
Ready for pawn promotion
Chessboard
Deluxe Mahogany
Spanish-made chessboard
Storage Box
Solid Mahogany
movable partition
Set Features
Faithful reproduction of the distinctive chessmen associated with the historic 1959 Zagreb tournament
Hand-crafted chess pieces with elegant proportions and beautifully rounded contours
Commanding 100 mm king giving the set substantial tournament presence
Distinctive Zagreb knight profile, one of the defining characteristics of this celebrated design
Smooth, flowing forms with no unnecessarily sharp edges, making the pieces particularly comfortable to handle
Beautifully weighted and balanced chessmen for stability and a reassuring feel during play
Protective felted bases allow smooth movement across the chessboard
Two additional queens supplied for proper pawn promotion
Large 50 cm Deluxe Mahogany Spanish chessboard with generous 50 mm playing squares
Deluxe solid mahogany hinged-top chess box included for attractive and practical storage
Carefully matched board and chessmen proportions for comfortable everyday and serious play
Ideal for chess players, collectors, historical chess enthusiasts, display and luxury gifting
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