1935 Botvinnik Flohr-I Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebony / Box Wood - 4" King

1935 Botvinnik Flohr Reproduced Soviet Chess Set: Alan Dewey and chessbazaar proudly presents the replica of 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Soviet chess set. This venerable chess set's dark pieces are made of Ebony wood and the light pieces are made of Boxwood. Ebony wood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for reproduced chess sets. The King proudly stands at 4 inches and its base is a robust 1.7 inches. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. This Chess set is triple weighted with felt bottoms. 

Weight : 1456 grams (51.35 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%.

Design: This legendary design is one of the most detailed design unlike many other soviet chessmen. They are hand crafted from the finest grade ebony wood and polished using natural buff polish. Each piece is generously weighted and features green felt bases to protect the chess board. Each chessmen is carefully crafted with dainty details that add a dash of opulence and visual appeal. Outstanding design features includes squat bases, contrasting colored finials, and the bishop without its mitre cut. The other chess pieces are also uniquely stylized to allow the set to truly stand out. 

How 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Reproduced Soviet Chess Set is different from other sets?

"So these sets are not only a piece of history but also have political significance"

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.

Craftsmanship: Each piece in the set has been meticulously carved, sanded, finished and buff polished by hand to give it a rich long lasting shine.

Felts: Thick green felt precisely envelops the base of each chess men.

Weights: The set is heavily weighted and so they are pleasure to hold and will last for years if maintained properly in a dry and clean place.

In-Box items: Retail package consists of 34 chessmen, 2 extra queens included. chess board NOT included in this sale. 

Caution: These chess pieces are neither waterproof nor UV-resistant

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Chess Pieces: We offer a 3-year free replacement guarantee for chess pieces, covering manufacturing defects, cracking, and issues related to craftsmanship or materials.

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