{"product_id":"sterling-chess-1961-soviet-baku-103mm-chess-pieces","title":"Sterling Chess 1961 Soviet Baku 103mm Chess Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kf9oHi9Nru\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kf9oHi9Nru\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kf9oHi9Nru page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSterling Chess 1961 Soviet Baku 103mm Chess Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kf9oHi9Nru     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces are a reproduction of the set used at the 1961 USSR Championship in Baku. It's a classic Soviet design that was used by some of the biggest names in chess. It's a set with a real place in chess history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are heavily weighted, with wide bases and knights carved differently on each side. With a 103mm king, this is a full-size set that suits a board with 55mm squares. Each set is handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose sheesham, ebonised boxwood or bud rosewood for the dark side, all paired with 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-Kf9oHi9Nru  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess 1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces in sheesham and boxwood, 103mm king\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc4697_1_3nd.jpg?v=1786770147\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Kf9oHi9Nru\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-So9cVs0Yff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-So9cVs0Yff\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-So9cVs0Yff 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-So9cVs0Yff     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e103mm king on a wide base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the 1961 USSR Championship set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnights carved differently on each side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavily weighted 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-So9cVs0Yff     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheesham, ebonised boxwood or bud rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxwood light pieces\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-Fx7jQs0Wqp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Fx7jQs0Wqp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Fx7jQs0Wqp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe history of the 1961 Soviet Baku chess set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Fx7jQs0Wqp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo USSR Championships were held in 1961. The first was in Moscow and the second in Baku, which Boris Spassky won. The Baku pieces have become one of the best-known Soviet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos from the era show Mikhail Tal, Boris Spassky, Anatoly Karpov and Paul Keres playing with this style of set. One of the most famous shows Tal playing Bukhuti Gurgenidze at the 1961 Baku Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Baku sets were often filled with sawdust rather than lead. This reproduction is heavily weighted, so it feels much more solid in the hand than the originals did. The knights are carved differently on each side, which adds to the handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Fx7jQs0Wqp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand carved knight on the 1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/4_92c8c7b4-013a-4a66-b1ad-c424187030e1.jpg?v=1787442632\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Fx7jQs0Wqp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Sc3rTp4Hga\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Sc3rTp4Hga\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Sc3rTp4Hga page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhich 1961 Soviet Baku chess piece timber should you choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Sc3rTp4Hga     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three options share the same design and boxwood light pieces. The difference is the dark timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is a warm, reddish-brown hardwood with visible grain. Ebonised boxwood is stained black for a classic black and white look. Bud rosewood is a rich, reddish timber and the premium option of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach timber has its own photos in the gallery, so you can compare them side by side. If you like Soviet designs, also take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-soviet-latvian-106mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"Soviet Latvian 106mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSoviet Latvian chess pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham and ebonised are the more affordable choices, while bud rosewood is the one to pick for a showpiece set. Whichever timber you choose, the shapes and size are the same, and every set comes with two spare queens and felted bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Sc3rTp4Hga  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bud rosewood 1961 Soviet Baku reproduction chess pieces\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/r0360-r_10.jpg?v=1787442632\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Sc3rTp4Hga\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ho1lKx2Wzp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ho1lKx2Wzp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ho1lKx2Wzp page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ho1lKx2Wzp     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If you want a Soviet set with real tournament history, the Baku pattern is the one to have. The tall, simple shapes look quite different from a Staunton set, so it's not for you if you want a traditional English look. For a club player or collector who loves Soviet chess, it's one of the best sets we carry.\"\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-Ho1lKx2Wzp  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ebonised 1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces, handmade in India\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/2_43a1fcc4-a476-41da-8b44-a8541161dfbe.jpg?v=1787442632\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1200\" height=\"677\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ho1lKx2Wzp\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ok3qCi9Sqf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Vu7sFa0Eva\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Vu7sFa0Eva\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Rm2cXf6Ags\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Rm2cXf6Ags page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size chess board do I need for 103mm Baku chess pieces?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA board with 55mm squares is ideal. 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 Baku chess pieces made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're handmade in India. The knights are carved by hand, so expect small differences from one knight to the next.\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 storage box are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the 1961 Soviet Baku chess pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they're heavily weighted with thick green felt bases. The bud rosewood set weighs about 1,100g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho played with the Baku chess set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos show Mikhail Tal, Boris Spassky, Anatoly Karpov and Paul Keres with this style of set. Spassky won the 1961 USSR Championship in Baku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the three timbers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is warm brown, ebonised boxwood is stained black, and bud rosewood is a rich reddish timber. The design and size are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo the Baku chess pieces come with extra queens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. There's a spare queen in each colour, for 34 pieces in total.\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 gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep the set away from direct sun, heat and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these a good gift for a chess fan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With its link to Tal, Spassky and the 1961 championship, it's a great gift for anyone who loves chess history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Kf9oHi9Nru  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Kf9oHi9Nru { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Kf9oHi9Nru  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Kf9oHi9Nru { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Kf9oHi9Nru  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Kf9oHi9Nru {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-So9cVs0Yff  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-So9cVs0Yff 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#SPACER-Ok3qCi9Sqf {\n    \n  }          #HEADING-Vu7sFa0Eva {\n    \n  }          #ACCORDIAN-Rm2cXf6Ags {\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\u003eAbout 103mm (4.0 inch), varies slightly by timber\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 diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm (1.5 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\u003eQueen height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85mm to 87mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e82mm to 83mm\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\u003e79mm (3.1 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\u003e68mm (2.7 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 height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e58mm to 60mm\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\u003e37mm (1.45 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, ebonised boxwood or bud rosewood, by option\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\u003eHeavily weighted, 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\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\u003eAbout 1,100g (bud rosewood), varies by timber\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 the timber you choose\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. This covers manufacturing defects and cracking, and ensures every product is 100% genuine. If you need assistance, our team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sterling Chess","offers":[{"title":"Sheesham","offer_id":54170212008304,"sku":"CB-R0360T","price":379.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebonised","offer_id":54215142015344,"sku":"CB-R0360","price":379.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bud Rosewood","offer_id":54215142048112,"sku":"CB-R0360-R","price":509.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/sheesham_baku.jpg?v=1786770147","url":"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1961-soviet-baku-103mm-chess-pieces","provider":"Sterling Chess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}