Chessbazaar Repro 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Pieces In Bud Rosewood / Boxwood - 4” King With Board
Pieces Material: Bud Rosewood & Boxwood
Pieces Dimensions:
King Height - 4.01" (102 mm)
King Base - 1.53" (39 mm)
Pawn Height - 2.28" (58 mm)
Pawn Base - 1.45" (37 mm)
Board Material: Bud Rose Wood / Maple
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: The chess pieces weight is 1100 grams approx (38.80 oz) and the chessboard weight is 5600 grams (197.53 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 | 4.01" (102 mm) |
1.53" (39 mm) |
| Queen | 3.34" (85 mm) | 1.53" (39 mm) |
| Bishop | 3.22" (82 mm) | 1.49" (38 mm) |
| Knight | 3.11" (79 mm) | 1.49" (38 mm) |
| Rook | 2.67" (68 mm) | 1.49" (38 mm) |
| Pawn | 2.28" (58 mm) | 1.45" (37 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 1100 grams approx (38.80 oz) | |
| Dark Pieces | Bud Rosewood | |
| Light Pieces | Boxwood | |
Please note that the dimensions of the pieces can vary by plus or minus (±) 1%.
We proudly presents the reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Chess Set in a unique premium chocolate color. The dark pieces are made of Bud rosewood and the light pieces are made of Boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.01" tall with a base diameter of 1.53". Boxwood 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. We then polished them in high gloss lacquer which gives the chess pieces a smooth shining surface. The Knights are well-reproduced and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our Indian artisans have to offer.
Set Weight: 6700 grams approx (236.33 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, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is comparable to the original chess sets.
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
Recommended Board Size: (2.2") / (55 mm) square size
| Size |
21 X 21 Inches |
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