Almost one thousand years ago the Celtic Inhabitants of Ireland rose up under their King, Brian Boru, to fight the invading and colonizing Vikings. Based on the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 AD, this chess set portrays many of the characteristics of the era with authentic and historically correct artifacts shown in splendid detail. History and description of chess pieces printed on fine parchment paper. Packaged in decorative cardboard box with formed tray for individual piece storage. We recommend a chess board with 2.125 squares.
