{"product_id":"the-world-championship-chess-set-rosewood-edition","title":"The World Championship Chess Set - Rosewood Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and hand-polished from premium ebonised boxwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFIDE-approved for Championship play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5 cm king.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-weighted \u0026amp; felted pieces for stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo additional queens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-designed storage box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisitely crafted 50 cm board from rosewood and maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially approved by FIDE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 cm playing squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of chess history with the Official World Chess Championship Set — the only set officially endorsed by FIDE for use in World Chess Championship events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by renowned architect Daniel Weil of Pentagram, the pieces take inspiration from the proportions of classical Greek architecture and the timeless Staunton design. Weil worked closely with Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik during the design process to ensure it met the highest standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced at the 2013 World Championship Candidates Tournament in London, these pieces have since become the gold standard for tournament play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same set used in the 2018 Carlsen–Caruana match, as well as in the three prior World Chess Championship matches. The pieces are expertly made from high-quality boxwood, with the dark pieces undergoing a special ebonization process to mimic the appearance of ebony at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach set of chessmen comes securely packed in a special storage box to keep the pieces safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe board features light maple squares and dark rosewood squares, with each square measuring 50 x 50 mm. The underside is finished in natural wood, with the World Chess hexagon logo inlaid on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tournament-sized board is specifically designed to complement the Official World Chess Championship pieces, creating a stunning set that's perfect for both beginners and aspiring chess masters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to be more competitive in your game, please check out our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chess-clocks\"\u003eChess clocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528725553494,"sku":"RCPB568","price":1256.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5166\/0118\/files\/RCPB568.jpg?v=1778248059","url":"https:\/\/sp.regencychess.com\/products\/the-world-championship-chess-set-rosewood-edition","provider":"The Regency Chess Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}