1950's Soviet Latvian Reproduced Chess Set- Chess Pieces Only- Golden Rosewood - 4"

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 R