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Viking 3.75-inch chess pieces in lacquered boxwood and ebony

Viking lacquered boxwood and ebony chess pieces in the starting position on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

Close-up of Viking lacquered boxwood and ebony chess pieces with a green felt base on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

High-angle view of Viking lacquered boxwood and ebony chess pieces on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

Viking lacquered boxwood and ebony chess pieces viewed at board level on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

Viking lacquered boxwood and ebony chess pieces viewed from the boxwood side on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

High-angle view of Viking lacquered boxwood and ebony chess pieces during play on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

Viking lacquered padauk and ebony chess pieces viewed at board level on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

Overhead close-up of Viking lacquered padauk and ebony chess pieces with a fallen pawn on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

Viking lacquered padauk and ebony chess pieces during play on the 51 cm Venezia chess board

VIKING
3.75″ Chessmen

Price range: $719.00 through $839.00

Tournament-size chess pieces inspired by the 1972 World Championship set
Lacquered ebony/boxwood or lacquered padauk/ebony
King height: 3.75 in
Additional queens included
3-year warranty

Wood combinations

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The Viking chess pieces are inspired by the set used in the 1972 World Chess Championship match between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer in Reykjavík. The design follows a familiar tournament pattern, with clear forms and restrained detailing that remain easy to read during play.

Handcrafted in India, the pieces are available in lacquered ebony with lacquered boxwood and in lacquered padauk with lacquered ebony. More compact than our club-size designs, they still have a substantial feel in the hand. Green billiard-cloth pads finish the weighted bases and help the pieces move smoothly across the board.

With a king height of 3.75 in, the pieces are well suited to 5.0 cm (1.97 in) squares. The king base diameter is 4.1 cm (1.61 in), and the pawn base diameter is 2.7 cm (1.06 in). These proportions leave clear spacing between neighbouring pieces. Additional queens are included, and the pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

For a complete set, they pair particularly well with the Roma and Venezia chess boards.

Weight	N/A
King Base Diameter	1.61 in / 4.1 cm
Pawn Base Diameter	1.06 in / 2.7 cm
Suggested Square Size	5.0 cm / 1.95 – 2.00 in
Additional Queens	Yes
Board included?	No
Country of Origin	India

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