{"product_id":"house-of-staunton-zagreb-59-chess-set-box-satin-board-combination-3-875-king","title":"House of Staunton Zagreb '59 Chess Set, Box \u0026 Satin Board Combination - 3.875\" King **PRE-ORDER**","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHouse of Staunton Zagreb '59 Chess Set, Box \u0026amp; Satin Board Combination **PRE-ORDER**\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zagreb '59 Series Chess Set from House of Staunton is a full tournament-sized combination that brings together hand-crafted chessmen, a premium wooden chessboard, and a beautifully appointed chess box - all in one package at a savings of 28% off MSRP. Inspired by the most celebrated tournament chess sets of the 1950s and 1960s, this design was most notably used at the World Championship Candidates Match held in Bied, Zagreb in 1959, giving it an authentic place in chess history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from Burnt Golden Rosewood and Burnt Natural Boxwood, the chessmen are hand carved by master artisans and finished with a rich gloss to accentuate every detail. The set is engineered for durability in real play - reinforced pawn collars, stylized knights, and minimal queen crenellations mean this set handles the heat of battle without sacrificing elegance. Whether you're a serious tournament player, a collector, or a history enthusiast, this combination delivers unmatched quality and character at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZagreb '59 Tournament Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic reproduction of the chess set used at major international tournaments in the 1950s and 1960s, including the 1959 World Championship Candidates Match in Zagreb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.875\" King Height \/ 1.75\" Base Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tournament-sized chessmen scaled precisely for competitive and recreational play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Carved by Master Artisans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is individually carved from the highest grade Burnt Golden Rosewood and Burnt Natural Boxwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily Weighted with Billiard Cloth Base Pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial feel and smooth movement across the board, with luxurious green billiard cloth pads underfoot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual King Finials Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with both a ball finial and a Formee cross finial - easily interchangeable to suit personal or tournament preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e34 Chessmen Including 4 Queens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set includes two extra queens for pawn promotion - a House of Staunton standard since 1993.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackwood \/ Olivewood Satin Chess Board:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted in Spain, this veneered board features Blackwood dark squares and Olivewood light squares with a Blackwood frame and satin finish - 0.5\" thick with 2.25\" squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Chess Box with Brass Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green billiard cloth-lined interior, divided storage, brass quadrant hinges, and a lock and key - with the House of Staunton logo laser engraved on the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced pawn collars, stylized knights, and minimal queen crenellations protect against damage during active play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e28% Savings vs. MSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchasing as a combination set delivers significant value compared to buying each component individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips free! Please email us at service@omahasportsandgames.com for a delivery ETA or to confirm shipping details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 Zagreb '59 Series Chessmen in Burnt Golden Rosewood and Burnt Natural Boxwood (including 4 Queens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth ball finial and Formee cross finial for the King (interchangeable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of Staunton Blackwood \/ Olivewood Satin Finish Chess Board (21.25\" x 21.25\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Chess Box with green billiard cloth lining, brass quadrant hinges, and lock \u0026amp; key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Chess Box of your choice (selection made at purchase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zagreb '59 Series is one of the most historically significant chess set designs ever produced, and House of Staunton has rendered it with the care and precision it deserves. Every piece in this set reflects the craftsmanship of true master artisans - hand carved, beautifully finished, and engineered to last through years of serious play. The combination package means you get a world-class set of chessmen, a stunning Spanish-crafted wooden board, and a locking premium box all matched together at a price that beats buying them separately. Chess clubs, serious collectors, and players who appreciate both form and function will find this set to be an outstanding investment. It's the kind of set that gets passed down - equally at home in a tournament setting as it is on display in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Product Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKing Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.875\" \/ 9.84 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKing Base Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75\" \/ 4.44 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSquare Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25\" \/ 5.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Board Footprint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.25\" x 21.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Board Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5\" x 7.4\" x 4.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedian Set Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Chess Pieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 (including 2 extra Queens for pawn promotion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChessmen Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurnt Golden Rosewood and Burnt Natural Boxwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase Pad Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilliard Cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Board Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Board Woods\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackwood (dark squares) \/ Olivewood (light squares) with Blackwood frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Board Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrafted in Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Box Lining\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Billiard Cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChess Box Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass quadrant hinges, lock and key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Carrying Bag Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" Chess Board Carrying Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Zagreb '59 chess set design based on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe Zagreb '59 design is a faithful reproduction of the chess sets used at major international tournaments in the 1950s and 1960s. It is most closely associated with the 1959 World Championship Candidates Match held in Bied, Zagreb - one of the most storied events in competitive chess history. House of Staunton has made a few thoughtful improvements, including dual interchangeable King finials, without altering the iconic European style of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I choose which chess box is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes - this combination includes a free Premium Chess Box, and you select your preferred wood finish at the time of purchase. Options include Mahogany, Red Burl, Brazilian Rosewood, Bubinga Burl, Elm Burl, Golden Heart, Macassar Ebony, Black Finish, and several premium upgrade options. All boxes feature the same green billiard cloth lining, brass hardware, and laser-engraved House of Staunton logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these chess pieces suitable for tournament play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eAbsolutely. The Zagreb '59 Series features a full tournament-sized 3.875\" King with a 1.75\" base diameter, meeting standard tournament specifications. The pieces are heavily weighted, padded with billiard cloth bases, and designed to withstand the rigors of competitive play. The durable construction - reinforced pawn collars, stylized knights, and minimal crenellations - was specifically chosen to resist damage during active use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the set weight feel like in play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eAt approximately 45.2 ounces for the median set, these chessmen have a satisfying heft that serious players expect. The heavy weighting combined with billiard cloth base pads keeps pieces firmly in place and gives each move a deliberate, quality feel. This is a noticeable step up from lighter entry-level sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the chess board come assembled and ready to use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes - the Blackwood \/ Olivewood satin-finish chess board arrives ready to play. It is a flat veneered board 0.5\" thick with a 21.25\" x 21.25\" footprint and 2.25\" squares - the ideal size to pair with the 3.875\" King chessmen included in this set. No assembly is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the ball finial and the Formee cross finial?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eThe ball finial (also called a globus cruciger or orb cross) is the historically accurate finial used on the original Zagreb '59 design and is common in Eastern European tournament sets. The Formee cross is the more widely recognized style in modern Western tournament play. Both finials are included with this set and are easily interchangeable, so you can switch between styles based on your preference or tournament rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The House of Staunton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55419596505393,"sku":"BRGRZAGCOMBO2","price":519.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1724\/7681\/files\/CdxF6y-geAZrgIyTVcTRoWjf20p6w6Mb6mfzThTZLqs.jpg?v=1784837097","url":"https:\/\/omahasportsandgames.com\/products\/house-of-staunton-zagreb-59-chess-set-box-satin-board-combination-3-875-king","provider":"Omaha Sports \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}