Our French Lardy chess pieces are a precise reproduction of the ever popular chess sets from the French Manufacturers Lardy.
These sets were quite popular in 1960's due to their sturdy design. They conform to the staunton proportions and have no sharp , protruding edges making them a pleasure to hold and play with. Durable in their construction, they are designed to withstand the rigours of practical play.
If you are looking for a standard tournament set for daily play, go for this set, you will not regret it.
| Chessmen Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Height | Base | |
| King | 3.8" (97mm) | 1.5" (39mm) |
| Queen | 3.3" (83mm) | 1.5" (39mm) |
| Bishop | 2.9" (74mm) | 1.3" (34mm) |
| Knight | 2.7" (69mm) | 1.3" (34mm) |
| Rook | 2.3" (58mm) | 1.3" (34mm) |
| Pawn | 2.0" (51mm) | 1.2" (30mm) |
| Wood Combination | Ebonised Boxwood / Boxwood |
|---|---|
| Dark Chess Pieces | Ebonised Boxwood |
| Light Chess Pieces | Boxwood |
| Recommended Square Size | 1.75" to 2.25" (45 mm to 55 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 2.6 lbs (1180 grams) |
| Contains |
|---|
| 34 Chess pieces |
| Wood Combination | Ebony & Maple Wood |
|---|---|
| Size of Board | 19" x 19" (48 cm * 48 cm) |
| Thickness | 0.79" (20 mm) |
| Square Size | 50 mm |
| Total Weight | 8.4 lbs (3800 grams) [Final weight may vary upto 10% due to varied wood weight] |
| Recommended King Base |
|---|
| 40 mm to 45 mm |
| Chess Box ( L x W x H) (inches) |
| 10 X 8.5 X 3.75 |
| Material | Leatherette |
| Recommended Chess Pieces |
Upto 4.2" King Height (10.6 cm) |
| Contains |
| Chess Storage Box |
Express Shipping (4-7 business days) via Fedex/ DHL to USA, Canada, Mexico, Some EU & non- EU countries (UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Brunei, Cambodia, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Italy, Liechtenstien, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Vietnam)
Rest of the World, we ship via Indiapost.
Areas covered under Remote Locations as per DHL/ Fedex would be serviced via Indiapost.
3 year free replacement guarantee for Chess Pieces (Manufacturing Defects, Cracking, issues in craftsmanship or materials)
6 months guarantee against manufacturing defects (cracking or warping) for Chess Boards, Wooden Storage Boxes and Travel Chess Sets
