Napoleon vs. Wellington Theme Chess Set
The Napoleon vs. Wellington Theme Chess Set aka The Battle of Waterloo Theme Chess Set was inspired by one of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo. This Napoleonic themed chess set consists of thirty-two hand-painted, heavily weighted, polyresin chessmen with a large 3-1/4" king. The optional chess cabinet has a storage area that can be used for protective storage of your chessmen when not in play or on display. Own a part of World History by owning your very own Napoleon vs. Wellington themed chess set. It's a choice you will appreciate for years to come.
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3-1/4" King
French
British
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Chess cabinet & chessboard sold separately (see options below)
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Chessboard Specifications
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• King Height: 3-1/4"
• Base width: 1"
• Weighted: naturally heavy
• Material: polyresin (feels like carved stone)
• Felt padded bases protect your chessboard
• Recommended square size: 1-1/2"
French Chessmen
• King: Napoleon
• Queen: Josephine
• Bishop: Marshall Ney
• Knight: Dragoon officers
• Rook:
• Pawns: Imperial Guard
British Chessmen
• King: Duke of Wellington
• Queen: Duchess of Richmond
• Bishop: British officers
• Knight: Cavalry officers
• Rook:
• Pawns: Guardsmen
Chess Cabinet (above, right)
• Dimensions: 15.5"L X 15.5"W X 2.5"H
• Playing field: 12"L X 12"W
• Square size: 1-1/2"
• Real wood frame, cherry wood finish
• Silk screened, durable polyurethane squares
• Doubles as a protective storage cabinet
• Sold separately (see options menu)
Chessboard (above, left)
• Dimensions: 15"L X 15"W
• Playing field: 12"L X 12"W
• Square size: 1-1/2"
• Real wood frame, cherry wood finish
• Durable polyurethane silk screened squares
• Sold separately (see options menu)
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Napoleon Chess Set Inspiration
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One of the most decisive battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Waterloo, was fought in a small area on the main road
leading south from Brussels. It was the first clash of the Titans as Napoleon Bonaparte took on the Duke of
Wellington in an all or nothing scenario.
Eventually, the Napoleon fell to the British which ended any chance of French consolidation. But you can change
all that -- sort of. The outcome of this Waterloo battle will depend solely on you and your chess playing opponent.
The Napoleon vs. Wellington themed chess set makes an ideal gift for the World, European, or military history
buff. It'll be a unique and thoughtful present that surely will be cherished for years to come. Buy one today!
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The Battle of Waterloo