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for The Capablanca Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0 inch King.
1;0|3;50|4;50|7;250|8;330*|  | | The Capablanca Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0 inch King is available in the following woods: | | | WOOD SWATCH | WOOD DESCRIPTION | | 
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"Crafted to capture in spirit the exquisite style and proportions of the Staunton pattern Chess sets produced during the 1920s, this elegant Chess set features one of the finest Knight designs ever produced" The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Capablanca Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0" King with a 1.875"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The design of the Capablanca Series Chess set captures the exquisite design and proportions of the Staunton Chess Sets produced during the 1920s, which is widely regarded as the Golden Age of Chess The distinctive features of this set are its slender, elegant form and its superbly carved Knight design. The Capablanca Series Chess set is ideal for those that are interested in an heirloom quality Chess set that follows classical Staunton proportions, but at the same time has a very elegant and distinctive appearance.. As with all of our Chess sets, the Capablanca Series exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens, a standard that was introduced by The House of Staunton over 10 years ago. The Chess Set comes with a personalized Certificate of Authenticity and an original manufacturer's
plaque indicating the production number, with an adhesive backing that would allow it to be affixed to the underside of a Chess box. 
| Material Used | King Height | King Base Diameter | Total Set Weight* | Total Number of Pieces | Recommended Board Size | Wood
Hand Carved | 4.0"
10.16 cm | 1.875"
4.76 cm | 60 ounces
1.70 kg | 34
Includes 2 Additional Queens | 2.375" - 2.5"
| | * Total Set Weight is for the standard 32 pieces and does not include the 2 Additional
Queens
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Jose Raul Capablanca
| Jose Raul Capablanca, of Cuba, was the 3rd World Chess Champion. He was considered to be a true Chess genius, a natural player that spent very little time preparing for his tournament appearances. Throughout his entire Chess career, he suffered fewer than 50 losses. In 1920, reigning World Champion Lasker resigned his title to Capablanca, saying "You have earned the title not by the formality of a challenge, but by your brilliant mastery." Capablanca refused to accept the title, demanding a match with the World Champion so that he could earn the title through victory over the Chessboard. In 1921, Capablanca had his opportunity at Havana 1921 and soundly defeated Lasker 9.0: 5.0, having won 4 games and drew 5. The feat of winning the world title without losing a game to the incumbent was truly remarkable, one that went unequalled for nearly 80 years. In 1927, Capablanca faced his main rival Alexander Alekhine for the World
Championship title in Buenos Aires, Argentina, whom he had soundly defeated earlier that same year at the New York 1927 Tournament. The match lasted 34 games, with Alekhine emerging victorious after having exhibiting great skill and patience. Years later, Alekhine was asked how he was able to defeat the heavily favored Capablanca. A man of no intellectual modesty, he nevertheless responded, "Even now I cannot explain that." On March 7, 1942, he was happily kibitzing a skittles game at the Manhattan Chess Club in New York when he collapsed from a stroke. He was taken to Mount Sinai hospital, where he died the next morning. Remarkably, the Cuban's former rival, Emanuel Lasker, had died in that very hospital only a year earlier. |
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Our Original
Manufacturer's Plaque
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Now Available From The House of Staunton
Included with the purchase of these Chessmen is our new Original
Manufacturer's Plaque. Crafted from brass, these plaques feature the
engraved production details of each individual Chess set, creating a
beautiful, permanent record that is truly worthy of House of
Staunton-brand Chessmen.
Our Original Paper Production Labels are also
available. Please Contact
Us for information.
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The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood /
Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood
/ Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard |
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The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood
/ Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary |
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The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood
/ Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard | | 
The Capablanca
Knight
Crafted in Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood
/ Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard |
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The Capablanca
Knight
Crafted in Boxwood
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood
/ Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary |
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The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood
/ Blood Rosewood
On
Bloodwood Signature Chessboard | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary | | 
The Capablanca Chess Set
Boxwood / Genuine Ebony
On
Amboyna Burl Signature Contemporary |
Note: The Chessboard/s shown in this listing are for photographic purposes only and are not included with the purchase of these Chessmen.
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