Handcrafted chess pieces made from exotic guatambu wood of the highest quality.
Each piece is hand-carved by master craftsmen, making each set a unique and irreplaceable work of art.
They are a type of Staunton pieces, the official design standard used in the best chess tournaments around the world.
Includes:
- Two additional queens for pawn promotion
- Extra weight for greater stability
- Felt pads on the base to protect the board and ensure smooth play
- Elegant pine box with sliding lid for storing the pieces
Materials
- Light pieces: Natural guatambu
- Dark pieces: Ebonized guatambu
- Finish: Varnished
Sizes
| Size | King's height | Recommended chess board |
| 5 | 87 mm | Square between 40 and 50 mm |
| 6 | 92 mm | Square between 50 and 55 mm |
Workshop
Mora is a workshop located in a small village called Sant Pere de Torelló (Barcelona, Spain) which has been elaborating artisanal chess pieces and wood toys since 1942.
During these last more than 75 years of experience they have preserved the same essence and philosophy of using high quality local products.
Its artists (workers) create, manipulate, touch, examine, take care and paint by hand with a paint brush each piece they elaborate. As an example, they elaborate an outstanding and very characteristic Staunton horse which goes through more than 20 manual operations.
