Chess Set - The Zhiva Fine, Hand Crafted Wooden Chess Pieces and Chess Board with Chess Piece Storage

The Zhiva Chess Set
 Wooden Chess Pieces, 
Chess Board with Chess Piece Storage

High in the mystic Carpathian Mountains of Europe, home of the Dragon and the vampire myth, you will find artisans that draw deep from a wellspring of history dating back centuries, honoring the finest traditions in wood carving. This chess set is named after the mythological deity Zhiva, the God of Life.

• This unique chess set is hand carved by skilled artisans in the Carpathian mountains of Europe.
• The King is 2.55 inches tall. The chess board is 12.25 x 12.25 inches and decorated on the borders for display at home or in the office.
• These handsomely designed sturdy chess pieces are made of Hornbeam and Beech..
• The chess board is crafted from Beech and Birch wood.
• The chess pieces have been carefully hand crafted, sightly weighted and equipped with felt pads on the bottom.
• The interior of the storage compartment is lined with red felt and has individual slots for each chess piece .

Affordable European Craftmanship
ChessCentral is proud to offer the Zhiva, a unique wooden chess set that includes chess pieces and chess board which folds for chess piece storage. This handsomely designed chess set is made of Hornbeam and Sycamore, both woods that are found in the forests of Europe. Hornbeam (sometimes known as Ironwood) is mostly white and used for intricate and decorative carvings. Sycamore offers a dark brown, smooth textured wood, perfect for the dark pieces. These woods, coupled with the craftsmanship of the Carpathian artisans, make for some of the finest moderately priced chess sets available in the marketplace today.

The Light Chess Pieces
The Light pieces are made of Hornbeam, a wood that is found in the forests of Europe. Hornbeam (sometimes known as Ironwood) is mostly white and used for intricate and decorative carvings. There are no lead weights in these pieces - they are solid wood! King height: 2.55 inches.

The Dark Chess Pieces
The Dark pieces are crafted from Sycamore which offers a dark brown, smooth textured wood. This wood, coupled with the craftsmanship of the Carpathian artisans, makes for some of the finest moderately priced chess sets available in the marketplace today.

The Lay Flat Chess Board
The chess board is made of Birch and Beech. The chess board lays flat and is 12.5 x 12.5 inches. When folded in the center to store your chess pieces, it is 12.5" x 6.25" with a 2.5" depth. The set includes intricate and decorative carvings along chess board edge.

The Chess Board Interior
You'll find intricate and decorative carvings along chess board edge. The interior of the chess board piece storage area is lined with red velvet like material, giving the Zhiva an over-the-top look and feel.