Lasker 1910 — maple and walnut
Created in the grand Gründerzeit (Founders' Age) of 19th-century Austria, this elegant, long-stemmed chess design was well ahead of its time.
The Historic 1910 Match
In January 1910, World Champion Emanuel Lasker defended his title against Austrian prodigy Carl Schlechter in the charged atmosphere of Vienna and Berlin. The well-known organizer Georg Marco ordered a custom table and chess set for this historic match from the legendary Faludy joinery.
The Survival of a Masterpiece
Against all odds, this historic set survived two World Wars. It was kept for over forty years in Vienna by chess publisher Herbert Huber, before it finally found its permanent home with the Lasker Society (Lasker Gesellschaft) in Berlin.
The original 1910 Lasker set
The Revival
Recreating this masterpiece from only a few rare, historic photographs was a huge challenge. It took years of passion, testing, and many prototypes to get it right. The moment you place this set on the board, you feel the true weight of chess history.
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| King Height | 128 mm |
| King Base Diameter | 40 mm |
| Pad Material | Green Felt |
| Weighted | Yes |
| Construction | Hand-made
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| Finish | Lacquer / Polishing |
| Wood / Stain Options (prices without VAT, chessboard not included) | |
|---|---|
| Maple / Walnut | € 1,600 |
| Extras, Upgrades, and Additional Options | |
|---|---|
| Storage Box | free of charge |
| Certificate of Authenticity | free of charge |
| Unweighted Pieces | free of charge |
| Extra Queens | € 50 per pair |
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Gallery
Lasker 1910, maple.
Lasker 1910, walnut.
Lasker 1910, the magnificent kings.
Lasker 1910, knights. Do you notice the asymmetry?
Lasker 1910, rooks.
Lasker 1910, set up on a chessboard.
Lasker 1910, pawns with wide bases.