Name: Zagreb 4" Acacia Chessmen 19" Mahogany Chessboard and Box
Brand: Official Staunton™
SKU: 58849718108544
Price: 199.95 GBP
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Zagreb 4" Acacia Chessmen 19" Mahogany Chessboard and Box

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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 Crafted

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

50 cm Mahogany Maple inlaid veneer chessboard

Standard Mahogany style Chess box for the pieces

The 1959 Zagreb Tournament Chessmen

The Zagreb design has become one of the most distinctive and admired tournament patterns of the mid-20th century. Closely associated with the celebrated 1959 Zagreb international tournament, its appeal lies in the way it combines elegant proportions with the practical requirements of competitive chess.

This faithful reproduction retains the flowing lines and restrained character of the original style. Each piece has a strong, clearly recognisable silhouette while avoiding unnecessary ornamentation, creating a set that feels purposeful on the board yet remains visually refined.

For players and collectors who appreciate historic tournament equipment, the Zagreb pattern offers a particularly attractive alternative to more conventional Staunton designs.

Smooth, Refined Proportions

One of the defining qualities of these chessmen is the smoothness of their profiles. The pieces feature rounded contours and carefully judged transitions rather than harsh or unnecessarily sharp edges.

This gives the set an elegant visual flow from piece to piece while also making the chessmen especially comfortable to handle during longer games.

The balance between graceful styling and practical usability is central to the appeal of the Zagreb design. It looks distinctive enough for display, yet every piece remains clear and functional when used for serious play.

A Commanding 100 mm King

Standing at an impressive 100 mm, the king establishes the strong tournament presence of the set.

Its generous height gives the chessmen authority on the board without compromising the clean, balanced proportions of the design. The surrounding pieces are scaled to maintain visual harmony across the complete set.

The result is a set with real presence: substantial enough to satisfy experienced players and collectors, yet still refined and practical enough for regular use.

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