Thursday, September 25, 2008

12 Inch Teak Checkers Set


12 Inch Teak Checkers Set

This Checkers set is for use on the same playing surface as the 24 Inch Teak Chess Set and is ideal for both children and adults.

Actual dimensions: Each counter is 11.2" (28 cm) in diameter.

The set comes complete with the standard 24 playing pieces

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8 Inch Teak Checkers Set

8 Inch Teak Checkers Set

This Checkers set is for use on the same playing surface as the 16 Inch Teak Chess Set and is ideal for both children and adults.

Actual dimensions: Each counter is 7.5" (19cm) in diameter.

The set comes complete with the standard 24 playing pieces

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6 Inch Teak Checkers Set

6 Inch Teak Checkers Set

This Checkers set is for use on the same playing surface as the 12 Inch Teak Chess Set and is ideal for both children and adults.

Actual dimensions: Each counter is 5.5" (14.3 cm) in diameter.

The set comes complete with the standard 24 playing pieces

Board shown is not included, see Teak Chess Boards category for options

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3.5 Inch Teak Checkers Set

3.5 Inch Teak Checkers Set

This Checkers set is for use on the same playing surface as the 8 Inch Teak Chess Set and is ideal for both children and adults.

Actual dimensions: Each counter is 3.75" (9.5 cm) in diameter.

The set comes complete with the standard 24 playing pieces.

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48 Inch (120cm) Wooden Chess Set

48 Inch (120cm) Wooden Chess Set

This set is ideal as a permanent fixture outdoors and makes a stunning centrepiece to gardens and yards.

This set has now been officially recognised as the worlds biggest with its entry into the Guiness Book of Records. ( Page 137, 2007 edition )

The set includes:

32 regulation pieces.

Dimensions of individual pieces:- (Width,Height and Weight)

King - 17"(42cm) x 48"(120cm), 34kgs
Queen - 16"(40cm) x 36"(90cm), 25kgs
Rook - 15"(37cm) x 23"(57cm), 20.5kgs
Bishop - 14"(35cm) x 34"(85cm), 15.9kgs
Knight - 13"(32cm) x 28"(70cm), 29.5kgs
Pawn - 12"(30cm) x 20"(50cm), 11.4kgs


Total set Weight 570kgs.

- Width is the diameter of the base.
- Height is the distance from the base to the highest part of the piece.

Our sets are handmade so measurements can vary by ±10%.

We recommend using coloured garden tiles and paving flags which are readily available from garden nurseries and hardware outlets. The optimum size = 18" (45cm) squares giving a total board size of 12' (3.6m) x 12' (3.6m).

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36 Inchi Wooden Ourdoor Chess Set

36 Inchi Wooden Ourdoor Chess Set

This ideally sized set has all the style and elegance expected of a quality teak chess set. This set is comfortable and easy to play while providing the optimum visual impact. It creates an amazing feature in outdoor yards and gardens. Set includes:

32 regulation pieces.

Dimensions of individual pieces:- (Width,Height and Weight)

King - 16"(40cm) x 36"(90cm), 15.0kgs
Queen - 15"(37cm) x 29"(72cm), 10.5kgs
Rook - 13"(32cm) x 20"(50cm), 10.1kgs
Bishop - 13"(32cm) x 27"(67cm), 7.5kgs
Knight - 13"(32cm) x 24"(60cm), 9.8kgs
Pawn - 10"(25cm) x 18"(45cm), 3.7kgs

Total set Weight 220kgs.

- Width is the diameter of the base.
- Height is the distance from the base to the highest part of the piece.

Our sets are handmade so measurements can vary by ±10%.

Please note that teak chess boards are not available in this size. We recommend using coloured garden tiles and paving flags which are readily available from garden nurseries and hardware outlets. The optimum size = 18" (45cm) squares giving a total board size of 12' (3.6m) x 12' (3.6m).
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24 Inchi Wooden Outdoor Chess Set

24 Inchi Wooden Outdoor Chess Set


This size of set is the most popular for outdoor use. This bestseller has a superb look and finish making an ideal centrepiece in landscaped gardens. Set includes:

32 regulation pieces.

Dimensions of individual pieces:- (Width,Height and Weight)

King - 11"(27cm) x 24"(60cm), 5.9kgs
Queen - 10"(25cm) x 21"(52cm), 5.0kgs
Rook - 9"(22cm) x 13½"(34cm), 3.6kgs
Bishop - 8"(20cm) x 17"(42cm), 3.1kgs
Knight - 8"(20cm) x 16"(40cm), 4.1kgs
Pawn - 6½"(16cm) x 11½"(28cm), 2.7kgs

Total set Weight 108kgs.

- Width is the diameter of the base.
- Height is the distance from the base to the highest part of the piece.

Our sets are handmade so measurements can vary by ±10%.

Optimum size = 12" (30cm) squares giving a total board size of 8' (2.4m) x 8' (2.4m).

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