Zagreb wooden chess pieces are prized replicas of the iconic design used during the 1959 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.
Key Design Features
Distinctive King: Features a simple, elegant cross-less or ball-finial design characteristic of Eastern European tournament sets from that era.
Bishop and Queen Hats: Frequently feature contrasting ball finials (mitres with opposite-colored balls).
Knights: Hand-carved with a distinct, sharp, and slightly inward-tilted profile.
Weighted Base: Usually heavily weighted and lined with felt or billiard cloth pads for stable, smooth movement