Imagine the thrill of playing chess on a one-of-a-kind Big 5 Animal Chess set with Africa’s legendary Big Five animals.
This handcrafted Big Five chess masterpiece showcases intricately detailed chess pieces, each one individually cast and meticulously finished to capture the essence of the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo.
The striking contrast of rich brown and deep dark brown hues brings the pieces to life, evoking the raw power and majesty of these iconic creatures.
At the heart of the set lies a beautifully crafted wooden board, its smooth surface providing the perfect stage for epic battles of strategy and wit.
As you move your pieces across the checkered landscape, you can almost feel the palpable tension of the African savanna, where predator and prey engage in a timeless dance of survival.
With this Big Five chess set, every game becomes an immersive experience, transporting players to a world of untamed wilderness and primal instincts.
Whether you’re a seasoned chess enthusiast or a casual player, this remarkable set promises to elevate your game to new heights of excitement and artistry.
So gather your wits, summon your courage, and let the battle begin on this awe-inspiring Big Five animal chess board.
Additional Information
- Chess Board Information
- Chess Pieces Information
- How to Use Chess Pieces
The Board has been hand crafted with two types of wood, making up the individual blocks on the board. It has been finished with wooden edges and the bottom has been wrapped in leather for added protection.
Dimensions of Board:
- Height (2.2 cm)
- Width (37.5 cm)
- Length (38.5 cm)
- Weight (2.5 kg) Excluding Chess Pieces
The pieces have been individually hand cast and finished with a two tone colour theme, Light Brown and Dark Brown.
Dimension of Chess pieces:
- Elephant
- Height (5.3 cm)
- Width (4 cm)
- Weight (135 grams)
- Rhino
- Height (5 cm)
- Width (4 cm)
- Weight (145 grams)
- Buffalo
- Height (5.5 cm)
- Width (4 cm)
- Weight (145 grams)
- Leopard
- Height (6 cm)
- Width (4 cm)
- Weight (155 grams)
- Lion
- Height (6.5 cm)
- Width (4 cm)
- Weight (155 grams)
- Zebra
- Height (4.5 cm)
- Width (4 cm)
- Weight (100 grams)
The chess pieces are used to play as follows:
- Elephant – Traditional Castle/Rook
- Rhino – Traditional Knight
- Buffalo – Traditional Bishop
- Leopard – Traditional Queen
- Lion – Traditional King
- Zebra – Traditional Pawn