Slightly Imperfect 1950's Soviet Latvian Reproduced Chess Set - Chess Pieces Only- Ebonised Boxwood - 4"

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. 1950's Soviet Latvian Chess Pieces are modeled after one of the favorite Latvian designs of Soviet Grandmaster Mikhail Tal.   The pieces have a unique and slender design that is aesthetically pleasing in their elegance. Wide Bases and sleek tops consistent in king, queen, and bishop make it a fresh change from the traditional Staunton design. Knights are unusually large with their manes only on one side. The pieces have been double-weighted using a combination of iron and lead studs to improve their playability on the chessboard.   No wonder, this is one of the most popular designs of the Soviet era! Chessmen Dimensions Height Base King 4.0" (102mm) 1.7" (44mm) Queen 3.3" (84mm) 1.6" (41mm) Bishop 3.0" (76mm) 1.5" (38mm) Knight 2.7" (68mm) 1.5" (37mm) Rook 2.3" (58mm) 1.5" (38mm) Pawn 1.8" (46mm) 1.3" (33mm) Wood Combination Ebonised Boxwood / Boxwood Dark Chess Pieces Ebonised Boxwood Light Chess Pieces Boxwood Recommended Square Size 2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm) Total Weight Of Chess Pieces 2.5 lbs (1140 grams) Contains 34 Chess pieces