Combo of The 1950s Soviet (Russian) Latvian Reproduced Chess Pieces in Ebonized Boxwood & Natural Boxwood - 4.1" King with Wooden Chess Board - 21"

Chess Pieces DetailsHeightBaseKing   4.17" (106 mm) 1.69" (43 mm)Queen  3.54" (90 mm) 1.57" (40 mm)Bishop 2.99" (76 mm)1.45" (37 mm)Knight 2.79" (71 mm) 1.45" (37 mm)Rook 2.36" (60 mm) 1.45" (37 mm)Pawn 2.08" (53 mm) 1.29" (33 mm)Total Weight Of Chess Set5050 grams approx. (18.13 oz)Dark PiecesEbonized Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)Light PiecesNatural Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia) Reproduced Old Soviet Series weighted chess pieces offers a 4.1" King with a base diameter of 1.69". The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. The chess pieces are weighted and have thick green felt on their bases for smooth movement on the chess board. Dark pieces are made in ebonized boxwood and the lighter pieces are made of natural boxwood. The lathe work on the each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique collar rings and elegant curves. Knights have a divergent style of carving on each side making even more captivating pieces from different angle views. There are 4 cuts in the turrets of the rook. Like most of the Soviet/Russian chess sets the King finial and queen ball is of opposite color. All chess pieces have a wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. This chess set was designed without any religious symbols, without the king crown or bishop mitre cut. Weight: 5050 grams approx. (18.13 oz). Please note that the weight in the set is added manually so the final weight of the set can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%. Chess and its Russian/Soviet connection: Chess is one of the most popular games in the Soviet Union and there is one interesting fact that most of the world chess champions were citizens of the Soviet Union. The period from 1993 to 2000 the world chess champions were almost Russians. From the early days, chess has been a central feature of Soviet history and culture from the middle ages onwards, resulting in a great range of chess sets from various times and zones. Click here to see our full range of Russian/Soviet chess sets. Chess is considered one of the most interesting, exciting and educational games in Soviet. Now a day's Russians also use chess as a training concentration. In-Box items: Retail Package consists of 34 Chessmen only. We're trying to be cleaner and greener. Find out more about our values and best practices at chessbazaar.com/environment

We offer free worldwide shipping on all orders. Delivery times are as follows:

FedEx/DHL 4-6 days delivery for North America, UK, AU, EU, IN

IndiaPost 15-25 days delivery for rest of the world - Know More

Chess Pieces: We offer a 3-year free replacement guarantee for chess pieces, covering manufacturing defects, cracking, and issues related to craftsmanship or materials.

Chess Boards, Wooden Storage Boxes, and Travel Chess Sets: We provide a 6-month guarantee against manufacturing defects such as cracking or warping for chess boards, wooden storage boxes, and travel chess sets.

Important Note: To ensure a smooth warranty claim process, please make a video of the unboxing when you receive your product. This will be required for any claims related to damage or defects. Know more