Probably. Yeah, I know, terrific answer. The problem is that "Sheesham" is Dalbergia sissoo, a known wood. "Golden rosewood" isn't an actual name as such. It's like using "golden oak" to refer to a color rather than wood from the actual Golden Oak tree (Quercus alnifolia).
This site was very helpful - http://www.regencychess.co.uk/chess_woods_guide.html
Boxwood, Sheshem, Golden Rosewood, Rosewood, Ebony, etc., do not refer to any specific botanical species, but rather are generic terms which each encompass a number of similar looking wood species. The terms Shesham, Sheesham, and Golden Rosewood are used interchangeably.
Chess Bazaar is the only chess set retailer that I have ever encountered that specifically states the precise species names (in latin) of the woods that their chess sets are made from. All others, at best, use "generic" terms.
Boxwood, Sheshem, Golden Rosewood, Rosewood, Ebony, etc., do not refer to any specific botanical species, but rather are generic terms which each encompass a number of similar looking wood species. The terms Shesham, Sheesham, and Golden Rosewood are used interchangeably.
Good to know Chess Bazaar is actually using the scientific names for the wood. At least you'll know what you're (hopefully) getting. One of the many reasons I hate "common" plant names. Say "bluebell" in Scotland and they think of Campanula rotundifolia. In other parts of Britain, they would be Hyacinthoides non-scripta. In the US, it's sometimes Mertensia virginica, but often one of the Hyacinthoides. "Common name" my foot.
I actually prefer the Brown pieces instead of Black chess pieces as its less of a stark contrast.
I just received an email that the House of Staunton has released their Dubrovnik set in Golden Rosewood.
Is Golden Rosewood the same wood as Sheesham?
It is nice to see HOS has a set with the darker pieces being more of a brown color as the Fischer Dubrovnik had.
Now, all 3 makers of Dubrovnik sets have a brown wood offering, Noj has Walnut or brown stained, Chess Bazaar has Sheesham and now the House of Staunton has Golden Rosewood.
As others have mentioned, Golden Rosewood is just another term for Sheesham. They're the same thing. Many believe it to be a marketing tactic, as "Golden Rosewood" sounds much nicer than the actual name of the wood. People hear golden and think wooooo
I saw HOS's Dubrovnik set as well though, and it looks nice. Let us know if you end up getting one and how it is!
I just received an email that the House of Staunton has released their Dubrovnik set in Golden Rosewood.
Is Golden Rosewood the same wood as Sheesham?
It is nice to see HOS has a set with the darker pieces being more of a brown color as the Fischer Dubrovnik had.
Now, all 3 makers of Dubrovnik sets have a brown wood offering, Noj has Walnut or brown stained, Chess Bazaar has Sheesham and now the House of Staunton has Golden Rosewood.