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
Golden Rosewood / Boxwood
Dark Chess Pieces
Golden Rosewood
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)
CHESS BOARD
Wood Combination
Sheesham (Golden Rosewood) / Maple
Size of Board
19" x 19" (48 cm * 48 cm)
Thickness
0.79 " (20 mm)
Square Size
50 mm
Total Weight
7.3 lbs (3300 grams) [Final weight may vary upto 10% due to varied wood weight]
