{"product_id":"st-petersburg-wooden-chess-set-with-walnut-mother-of-pearl-board-50mm-squares","title":"ST. PETERSBURG Wooden Chess Set with Walnut \u0026 Mother of Pearl Board | 50mm Squares","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis exquisite wooden chess set combines \u003cstrong\u003eSt Petersburg\u003c\/strong\u003e chess pieces with a \u003cstrong\u003eWalnut and Mother of Pearl Chess Board from Helena Wood Art\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eSt Petersburg\u003c\/strong\u003e chess piece set is inspired by Howard Staunton, who introduced and promoted the standardised Staunton design at the 1851 London International Chess Tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHand-carved from Anjan and Boxwood, the pieces are designed to withstand the rigours of play and maintain their elegance for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully designed and perfectly balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for competitive and casual play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen felt bases for smooth movement and board protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two additional queens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height 96mm | base 41mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn height 50mm | base 29mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chess board showcases the craftsmanship of \u003cstrong\u003eHelena Wood Art’s master Turkish artisans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Turkey, the chess board features the traditional art of mother-of-pearl and wood inlay - techniques preserved through generations of skilled artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis generously sized chess board makes a strong visual statement whether in use or on display. Crafted from solid walnut, prized for its strength and durability, it presents a clean, refined aesthetic suited to both serious play and elegant interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe playing squares are carefully inlaid with genuine luminous mother-of-pearl and walnut veneer, creating a striking contrast that highlights the natural beauty of both materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted using traditional woodcraft techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid walnut base with walnut and mother-of-pearl veneer playing squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso available in a smaller size with 42mm squares (and a bevelled edge).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 50cm × 50cm | Squares: 50mm | Thickness: 20mm | Weight: 3kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House of Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45643493310566,"sku":null,"price":5125.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1689\/2207\/files\/st_petersburg_wooden_chess_set_with_walnut_mother_of_pearl_board_50mm_squares.jpg?v=1779364949","url":"https:\/\/houseofchess.co.za\/products\/st-petersburg-wooden-chess-set-with-walnut-mother-of-pearl-board-50mm-squares","provider":"House of Chess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}