1950s' Botvinnik Tournament Soviet Era Chess Pieces in 4.4" King Ebonized Boxwood

Name: 1950s' Botvinnik Tournament Soviet Era Chess Pieces in 4.4" King Ebonized Boxwood
Brand: Chessbazaar
SKU: ICC-018
Price: 230.00 USD
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1950s' Botvinnik Tournament Soviet Era Chess Pieces in 4.4" King Ebonized Boxwood

Woods Used: Ebonized wood (Gardenia latifolia) / Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)

Weight of the chessmen: 1480 grams or 3.26 Pounds.

You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra Queens included); Board is not included.

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1950s' Botvinnik Tournament Soviet Era Chess Pieces in 4.4" King Ebonized Boxwood

Woods Used: Ebonized wood (Gardenia latifolia) / Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)

Weight of the chessmen: 1480 grams or 3.26 Pounds

You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra Queens included); Board is not included.

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 chess 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.

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

Weight of the chessmen: 1480 grams or 3.26 Pounds.

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1950s' Botvinnik Tournament Soviet Era Chess Pieces in 4.4" King Ebonized Boxwood