Chess Villa is proud to offer another masterpiece- 1950s Soviet Latvian Series Chessmen. The Chessmen feature a 4″ King with a 1.7″ Diameter base and are heavily weighted. The popularity of this design increased massively after it featured in the popular TV Series- The Queen’s Gambit. These chessmen have been designed for those players looking for exceptionally well-crafted wooden Chessmen at a very reasonable price.

1950s Soviet Latvian Chess Pieces are modelled after one of the favorite Latvian designs of Soviet Grandmaster Mikhail Tal. 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 beautiful chess set pieces with the meticulously handcrafted knights are carved with perfection and expert precision. It has been designed to withstand the rigours of practical play while maintaining an elegance. The Chess Pieces are hand carved by our skilled master craftsmen and crafted out of highest grade exotic woods. It offers the highest level of detail and would make a wonderful additional to any chess collection.

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)

Contains
34 Chess pieces, including 2 Additional Queens (for Pawn Promotion)

No Questions Asked Guarantee

Unique 3 year free replacement guarantee for Chess Pieces against Manufacturing Defects, Cracking, issues in craftsmanship or materials

Shipping Policy

• Packing is done as per global standards so you need to worried about any damage in transit. We already have been supplying chess boards to 20+ countries across globe.
• We always have ready stock with us – so NO LEAD TIME. We ship the same in 1-3 business days.
• Most of the parcels are shipped via using DHL,UPS & FedEx. Only in selected locations, India post is used.
• All parcels come with tracking numbers so as you can track the same easily.

Return Policy

If you are not satisfied with the product, you may return it within 30 days of receipt.