Description
20 inch Sparta Chess Set doesn’t just have a king and queen. It has Poseidon and Athena commanding the board. This gorgeous set brings Greek mythology to life through this black and golden, perfectly balanced, ornate chess pieces. The pieces are beautifully finished and feel perfectly weight in the han, they come in golden & black colours, while the chess board is brown. The board is made from beech and birch wood has a brown finish and a 21.5 inch size. It features beautiful burnt ornaments and inside storage for all the pieces. This set will perfectly suit anyone who’s a fan of Greek mythology and enjoys antique chess.
Size
CHESS PIECES
King: 3.74" x 1.18" / 9.5 x 3.0 cm
Queen: 3.66" x 1.18" / 9.3 x 3.0 cm
Rook: 2.7" x 1.18" / 6.9 x 3.0 cm
Bishop: 3.22" x 1.18" / 8.2 x 3.0 cm
Knight: 2.95" x 1.18" / 7.5 x 3.0 cm
Pawn: 2.44" x 0.9" / 6.2 x 2.3 cm
CHESS BOARD
When closed: 19.68" x 9.84" x 2.36" / 50 x 25 x 6 cm
When opened: 19.68" x 19.68" x 1.18" / 50 x 50 x 3 cm
David Harold –
I bought this chess board for my son for his December birthday. He is absolutely thrilled with it and so am I. He is 16 years old and when opening it he exclaimed, “Wow. This is the nicest chess set I have ever had.” The wood is beautiful, but soft. So do be careful, I can imagine it scratching easily. One feature I truly appreciate is the fact that the pieces have been carved ergonomically so as to fit perfectly in between one’s thumb and index finger when picking them up. I hope your family will enjoy your set as much as we are enjoying ours.
Jamie –
I bought this set for a gift for a teenage boy. I actually bought this one and a travel set. My review is based on quailty vs. price, usability, and attractiveness of the set.
Pros – 1. – Very big (however, I could see this a con for some). Perfect for older people without the hand/eye control. Perfect for beginners, easy to see the board, the options, and strategy. 2. – Nice timeless details., with algebraic coordinates. 3. – Easy to store, would fit nicely in the board game cabinet without taking up any space. 4. Perfect for Greek mythology lover
Cons – 1. – For advertising such a beautiful set, the box it comes in is, very bland and looks like something I’d run across in the bargain stores. It truly hides the attractiveness of the game inside. I’m almost tempted to wrap the game outside the box because it is just that ugly.
Sarah –
We purchased this set for our 7 year old’s birthday. She loves chess and this is a perfect set to encourage her budding skills. First, it’s beautiful. Second, it folds so it takes up less space. Third, all the pieces fit inside!