Whole Description

Model Name: COMBO8

The Chessmen

The Marshall Series Chess set, A full library-sized Chess set, it features a 2.875″ King with a 1.375″ diameter base. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with felt base pads on the undersides of the Chessmen. As with all of Staunton Chess sets, the Marshall Series exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. Nothing even comes close! The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens. Non-lead based materials in the manufacturing of the plastic Chessmen.

The Chessboard

18″ x 18″ in size

Features rank and file labels on all for sides – ideal for beginners!

Manufactured out of high-grade vinyl and will resist dirt, tearing and spills

Rolls up into a tight tube-shape for easy transport

History of the Chess Pieces

▼In the 1930’s, Marshall captained the US team to four gold medals at four Chess Olympiads. After one round, he returned to the board and found that his comrades had agreed to three draws. After he finished his own game, he gave each of them a stern talk individually on how draws don’t win games or matches. They received the message and went on to achieve tremendous Olympic success. The U.S. team has never repeated the great successes of Marshall’s teams.

One aspect of this was the “Marshall swindle”, where a trick would turn a lost game around.