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Eight Inch (20 cm) Hand Carved Teak Chess Set

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

teak chess setThe 8″ set is lightweight and portable. Due to its size and weight this set can easily be packed and transported. It can be used either indoors in a game room, family room or even on the kitchen table or outdoors. It is great for a multi use room or as a game that is only played on occasion. It can be put away in a closet or even under a bed. The Eight’s board is approximately 40″ square and can be placed almost anywhere. The Eight is the second most popular set.

8″ set
    Base Overall Weight
Qty Piece Width Height each (oz.)
2 King 4″ 8″ 10.1
2 Queen 3 1/2″ 7″ 6.6
4 Bishop 2 3/4″ 6 1/4″ 4.2
4 Knight 2 3/4″ 5 1/2″ 6.4
4 Rook 3 1/4″ 5″ 6.1
16 Pawn 2 1/2″ 4″ 2.2
         
  Click above to see detail view.   Estimated Shipping Weight: 11 lbs

More info :

http://www.giantchess.com