Slightly Imperfect 1935 Botvinnik Flohr-II Soviet Chess Pieces Only Set -Distress Antiqued Boxwood & Ebonised Boxwood- 4.4" King

Imperfect Chess Sets may have slight repairs carried out in the pieces and minute color mismatch may be observed. Otherwise, they are of high quality like any of our typical chess sets of the same range and are in proper playable/ usable condition. 1935 Botvinnik Flohr-II Soviet Chess Pieces in 4.4" king size are a precise reproduction of the widely popular BF-II series chessmen which rose to fame as it was one of the preferred sets of Mikhail Botvinnik. Botvinnik Flohr series are quite popular amongst chess collectors and enthusiasts which had 2 variations which featured in Soviet Chess Tournaments of 1930's. BF-II design was so popular that it of often referred to as the most important design of the Soviet Era and a highly prized design for the chess collectors. These chessmen feature a distinct design profile which is typical of soviet chessmen. They have broad bases with very lean shanks, making for a distinct yet elegant appearance. The chessmen play well on the chessboard with weight added at the base to increase its stability. Knights  have a handsome profiling with a well defined mane. They make for a unique gift for a chess enthusiast or a beautiful additional to your chess collection. Chessmen Dimensions   Height Base King 4.4" (112mm) 1.7" (42mm) Queen 4.1" (105mm) 1.5" (39mm) Bishop 3.5" (90mm) 1.5" (37mm) Knight 3.4" (87mm) 1.5" (37mm) Rook 2.6" (66mm) 1.5" (37mm) Pawn 2.4" (62mm) 1.3" (33mm) Wood Combination Antiqued Boxwood / Ebonised Boxwood Dark Chess Pieces  Ebonised Boxwood Light Chess Pieces Antiqued Boxwood Recommended Square Size 2.16" to 2.36"  (55 mm to 60 mm ) Total Weight Of Chess Pieces 3.4 lbs (1560 grams) Contains 34 Chess pieces