Roman Blue Berkeley Chess Cardinal Chess Set

• mperious 4.25 inch King.
• Rich red and cream colouring.
• Luxurious crushed resin chess pieces.
• Highly detailed historical designs.
• Perfectly matched with a blue high-gloss board.

The city of Rome dates from the 8th century BC, when it began to rise to power and subsequently gave its name to the Roman Empire which was incredibly advanced, powerful and sophisticated. Becoming one of the largest empires in the ancient world, The Romans evolved from a monarchy, to a classical republic and on to become an autocratic empire the likes of which the world has not seen, before or since.

They formed many of the foundations of the civilised society we now take for granted, developing unprecedented advances in law, politics, government, art, literature, warfare, technology, society, language and religion. The Romans also achieved incredible feats of architectural engineering with the construction of extensive roads and aquaducts along with large palaces, monuments and public facilities.

The world class sculptors at Berkeley Chess, based in the UK, have intricately recreated the might and majesty of Rome with this classical chess set. We at Regency Chess have matched their beautiful pieces with a stunning, blue high gloss Spanish board. Chess piece details:

King: Julius Caesar
Queen: A Lady of noble birth in typical dress
Bishop: A Standard Bearer carrying the insignia of the Legion
Knight: Equestrian soldier of the period
Rook: A Roman garrison tower
Pawn: Armed Legionnaire of the period