A faithful reproduction of the iconic 1959 Zagreb tournament chessmen, these Russian-crafted pieces capture the elegance and character of classic competitive chess. Refined proportions, smooth rounded contours and substantial weighting combine with the distinctive Zagreb knight and commanding 100 mm king to create a set equally suited to serious play, collecting and display.
Design
1959 Zagreb
Classic tournament reproduction
King Height
100 mm
Commanding tournament proportions
Chessmen
Full Set
Complete playing complement
Craftsmanship
Russian
Faithful historical styling
Weighting
Weighted
Balanced for serious play
Extra Queens
Included
Ready for pawn promotion
Set Features
Faithful reproduction of the distinctive chessmen associated with the celebrated 1959 Zagreb tournament
Russian-crafted pieces with refined tournament proportions
Commanding 100 mm king providing substantial presence on the board
Distinctive sculptural Zagreb knight with an immediately recognisable profile
Smooth, rounded contours throughout with no unnecessarily sharp edges
Beautifully weighted and carefully balanced for a reassuring playing feel
Additional queens included for proper pawn promotion
Clear, practical silhouettes designed for comfortable serious play
Equally suitable for regular use, chess study, collecting and display
