{"product_id":"sterling-chess-1950s-botvinnik-soviet-112mm-chess-pieces","title":"Sterling Chess 1950s Botvinnik Soviet 112mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bj6zNq4Zyc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bj6zNq4Zyc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bj6zNq4Zyc page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSterling Chess 1950s Botvinnik Soviet 112mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bj6zNq4Zyc     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFancy playing on a set inspired by a world champion? These 1950s Botvinnik Soviet chess pieces are based on the set used by Mikhail Botvinnik, one of the biggest names in mid-century chess. It's a tall, classic Soviet design with plenty of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are weighted and sit on wide bases. With a 112mm king, this is a large set that suits a board with 55mm squares. Each set is handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are ebonised boxwood and the light pieces are boxwood. Two spare queens are included, but no board or box. See 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-Bj6zNq4Zyc  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess 1950s Botvinnik Soviet chess pieces in ebonised boxwood, 112mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/black_latest_chess_pieces.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Bj6zNq4Zyc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Hr6rLa1Xol\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Hr6rLa1Xol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Hr6rLa1Xol 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-Hr6rLa1Xol     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall 112mm king on a 45mm base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the set used by Mikhail Botvinnik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Soviet style shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised boxwood dark pieces\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-Hr6rLa1Xol     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoxwood light pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighted, about 1,480g for the full set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 pieces, including two spare queens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\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-Mp4jIf2Ybu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mp4jIf2Ybu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mp4jIf2Ybu page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe 1950s Botvinnik Soviet chess set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mp4jIf2Ybu     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikhail Botvinnik held the world title for most of the 1950s and was the leading figure of Soviet chess. This set is based on the one he used during that time, with the tall, classic shapes of the Soviet style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet sets of this period were built for serious tournament play. The pieces are tall and easy to read, with a wide base under each one so they stay steady on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy chess history, it's a great way to bring a piece of the Soviet golden age to your own games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knight is tall and upright, the bishop is slim, and the rook is broad and sturdy. Together they give the set a strong, balanced look on the board. The two spare queens are handy for pawn promotion, so you never have to borrow a piece from another set during a game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mp4jIf2Ybu  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised and boxwood 1950s Botvinnik Soviet chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_d12a8a63-431b-4e38-afe7-c8f6f0e15d74.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mp4jIf2Ybu\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-We6tQe6Eai\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-We6tQe6Eai\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-We6tQe6Eai page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eEbonised Botvinnik chess pieces for a large board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-We6tQe6Eai     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark pieces are ebonised boxwood, which is boxwood stained black. It gives the classic black and white contrast that's easy to read across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big set. The king stands 112mm tall and the queen is over 100mm, so it needs a roomy board to look its best. On a board with small squares, the pieces will feel crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are weighted and the full set comes to about 1,480g. If you'd like a similar size in a warmer timber, compare it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1935-60-soviet-era-113mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1935-60 Soviet Era 113mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1935-60 Soviet Era sheesham pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its tall shapes and clean black and white look, the set makes a strong display piece too, whether it's on a games table or a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-We6tQe6Eai  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight from the 1950s Botvinnik Soviet chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/18_3e235a27-d08c-4be8-aed5-87126698c50a.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-We6tQe6Eai\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ny5bRd9Ugg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ny5bRd9Ugg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ny5bRd9Ugg page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ny5bRd9Ugg     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a tall, commanding Soviet set that looks great on a big board. It needs a board with roomy squares, so it won't suit a compact travel or club board. For a fan of Botvinnik and Soviet chess, it's a strong pick.\"\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-Ny5bRd9Ugg  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Weighted 1950s Botvinnik Soviet chess pieces, handmade in India\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/5_482e9bb9-63b5-4607-85fe-db1651340bc5.jpg?v=1786770167\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ny5bRd9Ugg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ui7xPg5Kgo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Th6dUr9Ydq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Th6dUr9Ydq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Qp5sPm3Guj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Qp5sPm3Guj page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size chess board do I need for 112mm Botvinnik chess pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA board with 55mm squares is a good match for these large pieces. 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 by skilled artisans.\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. You get the 34 pieces only. The board and box are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the 1950s Botvinnik chess pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they're weighted for stability. The full set weighs about 1,480g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho was Mikhail Botvinnik?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was a Soviet world chess champion and the leading figure in Soviet chess through the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the ebonised option real ebony?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's boxwood stained black, which gives the same classic look at a lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo the pieces come with extra queens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one spare queen in each colour, for 34 pieces.\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\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do these compare to the 1935-60 Soviet Era pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1935-60-soviet-era-113mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1935-60 Soviet Era 113mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1935-60 Soviet Era pieces\u003c\/a\u003e are a similar size in sheesham, with mitreless bishops and contrasting finials. This set is ebonised and has a more classic outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Bj6zNq4Zyc  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Bj6zNq4Zyc { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Bj6zNq4Zyc  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Bj6zNq4Zyc { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Bj6zNq4Zyc  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Bj6zNq4Zyc {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Hr6rLa1Xol  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Hr6rLa1Xol { color: #000000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;   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{\n    \n  }          #ACCORDIAN-Qp5sPm3Guj {\n    \n  }\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"150\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"350\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112mm (4.40 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\u003eKing base 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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\u003e83mm (3.28 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\u003e66mm (2.58 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\u003e39mm to 40mm, 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\u003e60mm (2.35 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\u003e35mm (1.37 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\u003eEbonised 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\u003eLight pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxwood\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\u003eWeighted\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\u003e1,480g 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 India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 chess pieces in ebonised and natural boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess board not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll products sold by Sterling Chess are backed by a 12 month limited manufacturer warranty. 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