{"product_id":"skyline-chess-london-steel-wood-map-board","title":"Skyline Chess London Stainless Steel Chess Set with Wood Map Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture you can play: London in miniature, as a full 32-piece stainless steel chess set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Skyline Chess London Edition turns London’s skyline into chess pieces. The pieces are London’s landmarks, including Big Ben, the London Eye, St Mary Axe, The Shard and Canary Wharf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkyline Chess was founded by two London-based architectural designers who pit the world’s great buildings against each other. This set comes with a hand-printed wooden map board (15 x 15 inches) and a presentation box, ready to play or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skyline Chess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e London Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-piece set, hand-cast in solid stainless steel; heavyweight pieces with soft felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Ben, the London Eye, St Mary Axe, The Shard and Canary Wharf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiece colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-printed wooden map board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 x 15 in, 0.35 in thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 x 16 x 2 in (box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e SKC100S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5060822522307\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-piece set, hand-cast in solid stainless steel; heavyweight pieces with soft felt bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver and black sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-printed wooden map board, 15 x 15 x 0.35 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation box, 16 x 16 x 2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA coffee table, library, office or entry console where guests will pick it up. A natural gift for architects, designers and anyone who loves London. Other Skyline Chess sets we carry: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-london-vs-chicago-steel-black-and-white-hatch-board\"\u003eLondon vs Chicago Stainless Steel Chess Set with Black \u0026amp; White Hatch Board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-london-vs-new-york-acrylic-marble-hatch-board\"\u003eLondon vs New York Acrylic Chess Set with Marble Hatch Board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-london-vs-new-york-acrylic-black-and-white-hatch-board\"\u003eLondon vs New York Acrylic Chess Set with Black \u0026amp; White Hatch Board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-new-york-vs-san-francisco-steel-black-and-white-hatch-board\"\u003eNew York vs San Francisco Stainless Steel Chess Set with Black \u0026amp; White Hatch Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTournament players who need classic Staunton pieces: every piece is a building, so it takes a game or two to learn the line-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone short on space: the board is 15 inches square and the box 16 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Skyline Chess is the kind of object we look for: a real, playable chess set that also works as sculpture. We list it from the brand’s US distributor, with the distributor’s item number and barcode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur advice (the distributor doesn’t publish care instructions): wipe the steel pieces with a soft, dry microfiber cloth, keep them dry and store them in the box. Avoid abrasive pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow big is the Skyline Chess London Edition board, and will it fit my coffee table?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe board is 15 x 15 inches and 0.35 inch thick. Allow a clear 16-inch square or more so captured pieces have somewhere to go. The box measures 16 x 16 x 2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAre the Skyline Chess London Edition pieces heavy enough to play with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pieces are hand-cast in solid stainless steel and the distributor lists the set at 16.5 lb, so they sit firmly on the board. Soft felt bases protect the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich buildings are in the Skyline Chess London Edition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes Big Ben, the London Eye, St Mary Axe, The Shard and Canary Wharf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Skyline Chess London Edition come with a board and a box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each set comes complete with a hand-printed wooden map board and a presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow should I clean the Skyline Chess London Edition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur advice (the distributor doesn’t publish care instructions): wipe the steel pieces with a soft, dry microfiber cloth, keep them dry and store them in the box. Avoid abrasive pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I order several Skyline Chess London Edition sets for corporate gifts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Contact our trade team for multiple sets or project orders; we’ve worked with designers and trade clients since 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGifting, trade \u0026amp; project orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying for a hotel, restaurant, bar or corporate gift program? MetropolitanDecor has served designers and trade clients since 2009. Contact us for multiple sets and project quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-stock items ship in 2–3 business days from the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How big is the Skyline Chess London Edition board, and will it fit my coffee table?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The board is 15 x 15 inches and 0.35 inch thick. Allow a clear 16-inch square or more so captured pieces have somewhere to go. 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