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The weighted playing pieces bob and weave but stay perfectly in place thanks to the clever design of the board. Watching a game in progress we're reminded of a battlefield—tall grass blowing in the wind. This beautiful award-winning chess set is made of polished maple and walnut and detailed with accents of chrome for a modern aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umbra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666850885769,"sku":"006-A5-WOBBLE-CHESS","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/products\/wobble-chess-set-umbra.png?v=1636415971"},{"product_id":"rawstudio-chess-set","title":"Luxury Travel Chess Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eRawstudio’s unique chess set is deceptively simple in its finished beauty. 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