Exclusive large classic Staunton metal chess set, 36x36 cm

Exclusive large classic Staunton metal chess set, 36x36 cm. Sir Howard Staunton was considered one of the best chess players in the world in the 19th century. Unofficial world champion from 1843 to 1851. He was involved not only in playing chess but also in organising chess life, as a journalist and author of chess manuals, a recognised theorist of the game and creator of rules regarding the game itself and how it is played. From 1845, for the following 29 years, he edited the chess column in the London newspaper Illustrated London News, becoming the most influential chess journalist in the world. In 1847 he published Chess-Player's Handbook, the best known of his chess books. In 1849 Staunton endorsed a set of chess pieces designed by Nathaniel Cook and manufactured by John Jaques. He recommended the pieces in his chess newspaper. Their shape became the most popular standard for chess pieces in the world, still used today at most chess tournaments. The chess set and board were made with care to maintain the highest quality. An extremely exclusive product, a beautiful gift. A gift for a chess player, a beautiful decorative element. Made in Greece by the renowned company Manopoulos with decades of manufacturing tradition. Manopoulos chess sets are recognised worldwide as small works of art. Gadget in brief: - exclusive Staunton chess set - board dimensions: 36x36 cm - board made of brass, pieces made of zinc alloy - the chess set comes in a beautiful, luxurious wooden box, with a carefully made foam insert inside for arranging and safely storing the pieces - made in Greece (Manopoulos company) - weight 4.8 kg - king height 6.5 cm - top-class hand finish - a unique gift for a game enthusiast. Product dimensions: 42 x 42 x 7 cm. Product weight: 4.8 kg. Minimum order: 1 piece. Stand/display: none.