Zagreb wooden chess pieces are prized replicas of the iconic design used during the 1959 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Zagreb, Yugoslavia.Key Design FeaturesDistinctive King: Features a simple, elegant cross-less or ball-finial design characteristic of Eastern European tournament sets from that era.Bishop and Queen Hats: Frequently feature contrasting ball finials (mitres with opposite-colored balls).Knights: Hand-carved with a distinct, sharp, and slightly inward-tilted profile.Weighted Base: Usually heavily weighted and lined with felt or billiard cloth pads for stable, smooth movement