{"product_id":"sterling-chess-1935-60-soviet-era-113mm-chess-pieces","title":"Sterling Chess 1935-60 Soviet Era 113mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ix7oWv5Fdk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ix7oWv5Fdk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ix7oWv5Fdk page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSterling Chess 1935-60 Soviet Era 113mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ix7oWv5Fdk     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a big Soviet tournament set with a long history? These 1935-60 Soviet Era chess pieces are based on a design that was used in Soviet tournaments for around 25 years. It's a tall, bold set that really fills a board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bishops have no mitre cut, the finials are in a contrasting colour, and the bases are squat and wide. With a 113mm king, this set suits a board with 55mm squares. Each set is handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are sheesham and the light pieces are natural boxwood. Two spare queens are included, but no board or box. Explore more historical sets in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-pieces\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess pieces collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ix7oWv5Fdk  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess 1935-60 Soviet Era chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood, 113mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/botvnikk7_29767b86-2acb-4e05-819d-5599bef82f8a.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ix7oWv5Fdk\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Ca9hKd8Zwj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ca9hKd8Zwj\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ca9hKd8Zwj page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-Ca9hKd8Zwj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall 113mm king on a 45mm base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on a Soviet tournament design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBishops with no mitre cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting coloured finials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-Ca9hKd8Zwj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheesham and natural boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble weighted with iron studs, about 1,430g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuff polished, with thick green felt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mh0yGo1Elv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mh0yGo1Elv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mh0yGo1Elv page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe history of the 1935-60 Soviet Era chess set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mh0yGo1Elv     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design was first used at the 1935 Moscow match between Salo Flohr and Mikhail Botvinnik. After that, it became a first-level tournament set across the Soviet Union, and stayed in use until around 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat long run is where the name comes from. This reproduction is dedicated to the 1935 match and keeps the features that made the design stand out: mitreless bishops, contrasting finials and wide, squat bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a tall set, so it has real presence on the board. The pieces are turned to a consistent shape, while the knights are shaped by hand and can vary a little from one to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the pieces are tall and the bases are wide, the set has a strong, upright look that's easy to read from across the table. The spare queens mean you can promote a pawn without borrowing a piece from another set, which is handy in a long endgame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mh0yGo1Elv  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight from the 1935-60 Soviet Era sheesham chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/botvinik2.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mh0yGo1Elv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Jm7xDi2Txj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Jm7xDi2Txj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Jm7xDi2Txj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSheesham and boxwood Soviet Era chess pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Jm7xDi2Txj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is a warm, reddish-brown hardwood from India with visible grain. Against natural boxwood, it gives the set a classic, natural look rather than a stark black and white one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are buff polished instead of lacquered, so the timber keeps a soft, natural sheen. Each piece has an iron stud in its base and is double weighted, which brings the full set to about 1,430g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this design but want genuine ebony, take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1935-botvinnik-flohr-ebony-101mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1935 Botvinnik Flohr Ebony 101mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1935 Botvinnik Flohr ebony pieces\u003c\/a\u003e. They share the mitreless bishops in a slightly smaller size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick green felt on every base protects your board and keeps the pieces gliding smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Jm7xDi2Txj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sheesham Soviet Era chess pieces with mitreless bishops\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/BOTVNIKKEEE.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Jm7xDi2Txj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nd8iVd7Nwb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nd8iVd7Nwb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nd8iVd7Nwb page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nd8iVd7Nwb     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a big, bold Soviet set with a lot of history behind it. It's a tall set, so make sure your board has room for it before you order. For a player who wants a Soviet tournament set without paying for ebony, it's great value.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-expert-signature\"\u003e- Blake Sterling, CEO \u0026amp; Founder, Sterling Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nd8iVd7Nwb  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Full set of 1935-60 Soviet Era chess pieces, handmade in India\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/BOTVNIKKKK.jpg?v=1787382963\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nd8iVd7Nwb\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Lc7rMt3Emw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Tc4vDu4Xbn\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Tc4vDu4Xbn\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Kb3eMz5Bys\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Kb3eMz5Bys page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size chess board do I need for 113mm Soviet Era chess pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA board with 55mm squares is a good fit. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/players-choice-sheesham-maple-53cm-chess-board-with-55mm-squares\" title=\"Player's Choice Sheesham \u0026amp; Maple 53cm Chess Board\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlayer's Choice 53cm board\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/deluxe-sheesham-maple-53cm-chess-board-with-55mm-squares\" title=\"Deluxe Sheesham \u0026amp; Maple 53cm Chess Board\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeluxe Sheesham \u0026amp; Maple 53cm board\u003c\/a\u003e both have 55mm squares, or browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/chess-boards\" title=\"Chess Boards\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003echess boards collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere are these chess pieces made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're handmade in India. The knights are shaped by hand, so expect small differences between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a chess board or storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The set is the 34 pieces only. The board and storage box are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the Soviet Era chess pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each piece has an iron stud in the base and is double weighted. The full set weighs about 1,430g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy do the bishops have no mitre cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Soviet design left the mitre uncut, and this reproduction keeps that detail. You recognise the bishop by its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere was this design first used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 1935 Moscow match between Salo Flohr and Mikhail Botvinnik. It was then used as a Soviet tournament set until around 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is sheesham wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is an Indian hardwood with a warm, reddish-brown colour. It's also called Indian rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do these compare to the 1950s Botvinnik pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1950s-botvinnik-soviet-112mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1950s Botvinnik Soviet 112mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1950s Botvinnik Soviet pieces\u003c\/a\u003e are a similar size in ebonised boxwood. This set is sheesham, with mitreless bishops and contrasting finials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I look after these chess pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat and water, as the pieces aren't waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ix7oWv5Fdk  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ix7oWv5Fdk { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ix7oWv5Fdk  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Ix7oWv5Fdk { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ix7oWv5Fdk  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ix7oWv5Fdk {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Ca9hKd8Zwj  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Ca9hKd8Zwj { color: 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inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnight height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82mm (3.22 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRook height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65mm (2.55 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e38mm (1.49 inch), bishop, knight and rook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59mm (2.32 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePawn base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33mm (1.29 inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheesham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural boxwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble weighted with iron studs, thick green felt bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuff polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting finials, bishops without a mitre cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiece count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34, including two spare queens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal set weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,430g approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended square size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in 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