Chess Set

The Zagreb style, and the similar Dubrovnik style which influenced it, are mid-20th century Eastern European variations on the traditional Staunton pattern. They have a smoother, more rounded feel than most Staunton sets, and the pieces commonly feature different-coloured finials (the decorative orbs and crosses that top the pieces), so that the white queen may be topped with a black orb, and vice versa. Another distinctive feature of the style is the shape of the knight, which typically has a curved, S-shaped neck and a downward-pointing face. The Dubrovnik style differs from the Zagreb style, in that the king’s crown is usually topped with a simple orb, rather than a cross.