Repro Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship Chess Pieces Natural Boxwood 4.16" - King
Repro Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship Chess Pieces Natural Boxwood 4.16" - King
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| Chess Pieces Details | Height | Base |
| King | 4.16"(105 mm) | 1.55" (39 mm) |
| Queen | 3.50" (88 mm) | 1.47" (37 mm) |
| Bishop | 3.00" (76 mm) | 1.35" (34 mm) |
| Knight | 2.97" (76 mm) | 1.40" (36 mm) |
| Rook | 2.08" (53 mm) | 1.38" (35 mm) |
| Pawn | 2.02" (52 mm) | 1.26" (32 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces | 960 grams (33.86 oz) | |
| Dark Pieces | Ebonized (Gardenia Latifolia) |
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| Light Pieces | Natural Boxwood (Gardenia Latifolia) |
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| Recommended Board Size | (2.0")/(50 mm) square size | |
A bit of history: Here is the re-introduction of Averbakh 1949 Moscow Chess Championship match. It was seen Yurii Averbakh playing with the set with matches against Zagorainsky in 1949. Chess Praxis in his early years called this set as Averbakh 1 Set. Hence the 1949 Moscow Championship Set, also known as the “Averbakh” or “Averbakh 1” as our patron saint Arlindo Vieira identified the set as one of his four “Utopia” sets in his iconic 2012 video.
Origins & Name: The Averbakh 1949 Moscow Chess Championship Set is a tribute to the Soviet-era tournament style, named after Grandmaster Yuri Averbakh. Inspired by the original pieces used in the 1949 Moscow Championship, this reproduction blends historical elegance with modern craftsmanship in ebonized and antiqued boxwood.
Features: Crafted from ebonized and natural boxwood, this 4.16" inch King set is heavily weighted at 960 grams for perfect balance. Inspired by the 1949 Moscow Championship, it features broad bases, vintage detailing, and a smooth green felt base for elegant play.
Weight: 960 grams (33.86 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%.
Felts: Thick green felt precisely envelops the base of each chess men.
Weights: Designed with Double - Weighted feature makes them a pleasure to hold and movement during intense gameplay sessions.
Package Includes : 34 Chessmen (2 extra queens included). chess board NOT 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.
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