{"product_id":"skyline-chess-san-francisco-steel-wood-map-board","title":"Skyline Chess San Francisco Stainless Steel Chess Set with Wood Map Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture you can play: San Francisco in miniature, as a full 32-piece stainless steel chess set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Skyline Chess San Francisco Edition turns San Francisco’s skyline into chess pieces. The pieces are San Francisco’s landmarks, including the Painted Ladies, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Columbus Tower, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower.\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 San Francisco 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 the Painted Ladies, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Columbus Tower, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower\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 18 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 SKC108S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5060822522611\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 San Francisco. Other Skyline Chess sets we carry: \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, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-world-icons-steel-wooden-grid-board\"\u003eWorld Icons Stainless Steel Chess Set with Wooden Grid Board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-paris-steel-wood-map-board\"\u003eParis Stainless Steel Chess Set with Wood Map Board\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/skyline-chess-london-steel-wood-map-board\"\u003eLondon Stainless Steel Chess Set with Wood Map 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 18 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 San Francisco Edition?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes the Painted Ladies, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Columbus Tower, Coit Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the Skyline Chess San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco Edition sets for corporate gifts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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