Chess Pieces Details | Height | Base |
King | 3.89" (99 mm) |
1.65" (42 mm) |
Queen | 3.18" (81 mm) |
1.53" (39 mm) |
Bishop | 2.75" (70 mm) |
1.37" (35 mm) |
Knight | 2.63" (67 mm) |
1.37" (35 mm) |
Rook | 2.04" (52 mm) | 1.37" (35 mm) |
Pawn | 1.88" (48 mm) |
1.18" (30 mm) |
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 1100 grams (38.80 oz) | |
Dark Pieces | Sheesham Wood (Dalbergia Sissoo) | |
Light Pieces | Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) | |
Recommended Board Size | 55 mm square size |
Chess Bazaar
Amritsar is home to the famous Golden Temple, a revered place of worship for the Sikhs and the city also boasts of the best artisans in the field of handmade chess sets industry.
The best wooden chess sets and chess boards of the world today are made in this historical city of Amristar. All the big brands in the chess industry today are sourcing their chess pieces and chess boards from Amritsar. It won't be wrong to call it the chess capital of the world.
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