The Marshall Series Plastic Chess Pieces - 3.75" King
"A classical design that embodies the form, style, and design of the turn-of-the century Staunton pattern Chess sets that were produced by the legendary firm Jaques of London."
The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Marshall Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.75" diameter base. The Chess pieces are the heaviest sets on the market with felt base pads on the undersides of the Chessmen.
The design of the Marshall Series Chess set captures the form, style, and craftsmanship of the turn-of-the century Staunton pattern Chess that were produced by Jaques of London, a period that is widely regard by Chess collectors as having the finest Staunton Chess sets ever produced. The Marshall Series Chess set is the quintessential Staunton Pattern Chess set, the physical embodiment of the classical design and proportions that have made the Staunton Pattern the standard for all Chess sets.
| Material(s) | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weighting | Quadruple Weighted |
| King Height | 3.75'' inch / 9.53 cm |
| King Height (m) | 9.53 cm |
| King Base Diameter (m) | 4.45 cm |
| King Base Diameter | 1.75'' inch / 4.44 cm |
| Recommended Chess Board Size | 2.25" inch / 5.7 cm, 2.375" inch / 6.0 cm |
| Basepad Material | Billiard Cloth |
| Median Set Weight | 49.2 oz |
| Total Number of Pieces | 34 Chess Pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion) |