The Repro of 1950s Botvinnik Tournament Soviet Era Chess Pieces in 4.4 inch King Ebonized Boxwood - 1480 Grams Weight

$140.00 USD $199.99 USD

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Description

A Bit of History

The 1950s chess set used by Mikhail Botvinnik, a dominant figure in mid-20th-century chess, featured a classic Soviet style known for its practical and minimalistic design. Crafted with boxwood wood pieces, the set emphasized functionality over ornate details, with pieces that were weighted for stability and shaped to be easily distinguishable for quick gameplay. The knights often had a solid, robust profile, with bishops and rooks showing minimal embellishments. This style reflected the Soviet aesthetic of the time, where simplicity and efficiency in design mirrored the broader cultural emphasis on discipline and focus.

Box Content: 34 chessmen (including 2 extra queens)

Woods Used: Ebonized Boxwood & Indian Boxwood

Weight of the chessmen: 1480 grams or 3.26 Pounds

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Dimensions

Chess Pieces	Dimensions
King Height (from base till finial tip)	4.40 inch / 11.17 cm
King's Base (⌀)	1.77 inch / 4.49 cm
Queen Height(from base till queen's crown ball tip)	3.98 inch / 10.11 cm
Queen's Base (⌀)	1.64 inch / 4.16 cm
Bishop Height (from base till tip)	3.53 inch / 8.96 cm
Bishop's Base (⌀)	1.53 inch / 3.88 cm
Knight Height (from base till ear tip)	3.28 inch / 8.33 cm
Knight's Base (⌀)	1.56 inch / 3.96 cm
Rook Height (from base till turrets)	2.58 inch / 6.55 cm
Rook's Base (⌀)	1.53 inch / 3.88 cm
Pawn Height (from base till tip)	2.35 inch / 5.96 cm
Pawn's Base (⌀)	1.37 inch / 3.47 cm

Disclaimer:

The size and weight of the product may vary (~3%) since it is a handcrafted product. 2. The color of the product may vary slightly from how it appears here. This may be due to different display settings on various devices and also because of any lighting filters or special effects used during the shoot.

Weight of the chessmen: 1480 grams or 3.26 Pounds

SKU: IC-BOTE