Chessbazaar Repro 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Chess Pieces In Ebonized / Boxwood - 4” King With Board
Material: Ebonized Boxwood & Natural Boxwood
Dimensions:
King Height - 4.05" (103 mm)
King Base - 1.53" (39 mm)
Pawn Height - 2.36" (60 mm)
Pawn Base - 1.37" (35 mm)
Board Material: Ebony Wood/ Boxwood
Board Dimensions:
Board - 21" x 21" (53.34 cm x 53.34 cm)
Square - 2.2" x 2.2" (55 mm x 55 mm)
Board Thickness - 22 mm (0.9"
You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra queens included); Board is included.
Weight: Chess pieces 1100 grams approx (38.80 oz) and Chessboard weight is 3000gram (105.82 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%.
Detailed Description
| Chess Pieces Details | Height | Base |
| King | 4.05" (103 mm) |
1.53" (39 mm) |
| Queen | 3.42" (87 mm) | 1.49" (38 mm) |
| Bishop | 3.26" (83 mm) | 1.49" (38 mm) |
| Knight | 3.11" (79 mm) | 1.45" (37 mm) |
| Rook | 2.67" (68 mm) | 1.49" (38 mm) |
| Pawn | 2.36" (60 mm) | 1.37" (35 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess set | 4100 grams approx. | |
| Dark Pieces | Ebonized Boxwood | |
| Light Pieces | Natural Boxwood | |
Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Chess Set's dark pieces are made of genuine Ebonized boxwood and the light pieces are made of Boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4" tall with a base diameter of 1.53". The dark chess pieces are made of ebonized boxwood. The opposing pieces are made of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. It is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Pieces have unique rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. The Knights are well-reproduced and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.
Total Set Weight: 5100 grams approx (171.89 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%.
Craftsmanship: The carving and turning the quality of the knight is quite spectacular. Knights have a divergent style of carving on each side making even more captivating pieces from different angle views. The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique collar rings and elegant curves. There are no cuts in the turrets of the rook. The pawns have a wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. The design of the other pieces is also highly commended, that allows the set to truly stand out. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade wood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine. Each chessmen is carefully handcrafted in India with dainty details and the design, quality.
Uniformity of pieces: The shapes of turned pieces are guided by metal profiles and so all turned pieces are identical, especially the pawns. You can expect some variation where hand carving or cutting comes i.e. knights.
Wooden Chess Board
This beautiful Board is made of Ebony Wood on darker side and box wood on the lighter side.
The size of the Board is 19" x 19" (48 cm x 48 cm) with square size of 2.0" x 2.0" (50 mm x 50 mm). The Board is 22 mm thick.
Felts: Thick green felt precisely envelops the base of each chessmen.
Weights: The set is heavily weighted and so they are a pleasure to hold and will last for years if maintained properly in a dry and clean place.
Package Includes: 34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included), Chessboard included in this sale.
Disclaimer: Product color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.
Caution: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant
| Size |
21 X 21 Inches |
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