Picture this sharp looking chess set with genuine Staunton wood chess pieces and a beautiful chess board sitting in your living room or office ready for a chess game. If you are looking for an outstanding value, high quality wood chess set with traditional black and white pieces, there is no better choice. This chess set features our German Knight Staunton with ebonized boxwood and natural boxwood chess pieces matched with our Tiger Ebony and Maple Deluxe Chess Board. Simple is often best and our German Knight with its simple and attractive design is the ideal set for your everyday chess game. Unencumbered by fine detail, these chess pieces will stand up to the rigor of regular play year after year.This chess set has s a 3.25" tall king with a base diameter of 1.25". The chess board has 1.75" squares with an overall size of 17", an ideal size for casual games at home. Pieces have thick green baize pads for a soft feel on the chess board and are nicely weighted for stability. The ebonized boxwood pieces are jet black while the cream colored natural boxwood is the perfect wood for the white chess pieces. The pieces are individually hand polished and lacquered to a beautiful shine.Tiger ebony is one of the most beautiful of the exotic woods with a stunning wood grain and colors that give this wood its name. This chess board is made for us by Rechapados Ferrer located just outside of Barcelona, Spain. Rechapados Ferrer is well known as the finest chess board manufacturer in the world - the craftsmanship is outstanding! Together these pieces and board make an elegant combination that will look beautiful in your home.Chess Pieces: Ebonized Boxwood & Boxwood; Pieces individually hand polished with solid lacquer and buffing wheel; King Height: 3.25"; King Base: 1.25"; King Weight: 2 oz.; Chess Set Weight: 32 oz.; 2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion; Green Baize Cloth Pads; Recommended Chess Board Size: 1.75" Squares (chessboard is not included); Chess Board: Material: Tiger Ebony & Maple Veneer & Wood Materials; Finish: Satin Polyurethane (soft sheen); Square Size: 1.75" (actual 50mm); Dimensions: 17.5" x 17.5" x .5"; Imported from Spain, Rechapados Ferrer is the largest manufacturer and the most recognized name of high quality wood chess boards in the world.;