1950's Soviet Latvian Chess Pieces are modeled after one of the favorite Latvian designs of Soviet Grandmaster Mikhail Tal.
The pieces have a unique and slender design which is aesthetically pleasing in their elegance. Wide Bases and sleek tops consistent in king ,queen and bishop make it a fresh change from the traditional staunton design.
Knights are unusually large with their manes only on one side. The pieces have been double weighted using a combination of iron and lead studs to improve there playablility on the chess board.
No wonder, this is one of the most popular designs of the soviet era !
Fact: The popularity of this design increased massively after it featured in the popular TV Series- The Queen's Gambit.
| Chessmen Dimensions |
|
Height |
Base |
| King |
4.0" (102mm) |
1.7" (44mm) |
| Queen |
3.3" (84mm) |
1.6" (41mm) |
| Bishop |
3.0" (76mm) |
1.5" (38mm) |
| Knight |
2.7" (68mm) |
1.5" (37mm) |
| Rook |
2.3" (58mm) |
1.5" (38mm) |
| Pawn |
1.8" (46mm) |
1.3" (33mm) |
| Wood Combination |
Golden Rosewood / Boxwood |
| Dark Chess Pieces |
Golden Rosewood |
| Light Chess Pieces |
Boxwood |
| Recommended Square Size |
2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm) |
| Total Weight Of Chess Pieces |
2.5 lbs (1140 grams) |
