The Chess Empire is proud to introduce you the stunningly crafted, The Hallgrimur Reykjavik 4.5” King chess pieces with brass metal weight along with collector series chess board designed with own legacy of finest craftsmanship. Originally designed by Rishi Sharma, The Chess Empire with owned Legacy of finest craftsmanship and family business experience of almost 60 years in chess Industry, which has lead to the constant perfection for producing the magnificent best quality chess sets. It took around more than a year for creating all the chess pieces designs from King to Pawn after many experiments. The Hallgrimur Series chess set design is inspired by the most beautiful Lutheran church located in Reykjavik, Iceland architectures.

The Hallgrimur Reykjavik chess set is the epitome of meticulously and unique workmanship on the Knights with impressive details on eyes, nostril and spectacular craftsmanship. The chess set is designed with the aim to introduce the extremely rich craftsmanship beyond the imagination. Every single chess piece is absolutely proportionate with the flawless constant craftsmanship from King to Pawn.

 The stunningly carved king with beautifully carved final is fixed. Without any doubt this is one of the best crafted chess king which represents the Hallgrimur church art on chess set. The queen is real beauty with the opposite wood crown on the head. Bishop Design craftsmanship is very unique and it was a challenging work to match with king and queen design. The design of this unique bishop is done with accuracy and there will be no other match at all than this meticulously crafted bishop.

 The Rook considers being castle as the strongest piece in the chess game. The Design of rook is unimaginably beautiful with the far superior workmanship, we have crafted castle brick design wall and cannons design on the rooks so it can look absolutely similar. We have designed the rook turret very finely and perfectly with sturdy shank so the legacy of rook will remain.

There is no beautiful pawn we have ever made, The splendid work on the Hallgrimskirkja Reykjavik Series Pawns where we have given every single detail with beautifully crafted ball on the top.  

The Chess Pieces are hand carved by our skilled master craftsmen and crafted out of highest grade exotic woods with the luxurious billiard cloth base pads on it. All the chess pieces are weighted with brass with Matte finish on individual chess piece for rich, long lasting shine and it. 

Total 32 Chess Pieces.

Chess Board: Collector Series Chess Board 2.5” Square.

Product Specifications:

Does The Chess Board Include?        The Chess Board in the picture is included with The Hallgrimur Reykjavik Series Chessmen set.

Chess Pieces                          Height                                 Base Diameter                               

King                                      4.5” (115mm)                        2.00” (50 mm)

Pawn                                     2.5 ” (63mm)                         1.38”  (35mm)

Total Weight of The Hallgrimur Reykjavik Series Chess Pieces: 2800 grams or ( 98 Ounce)                        

Light Wood Chess Pieces:  Boxwood.

Dark Wood Chess Pieces:  Ebony Wood.

Chess Board: 2.5” Square Chess Board.

Light Wood: Maple Wood.

Dark Wood: Ebony Wood.

Border Wood: Sheesham Wood.

 Please note our all products are hand crafted and there are few chances of variation for 5% plus or minus.