{"product_id":"sterling-chess-1961-soviet-baku-53cm-chess-set","title":"Sterling Chess 1961 Soviet Baku 53cm Chess Set","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nc1tGz6Zme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nc1tGz6Zme\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nc1tGz6Zme page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSterling Chess 1961 Soviet Baku 53cm Chess Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nc1tGz6Zme     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a classic Soviet set on a big, heavy board? The 1961 Soviet Baku set pairs 103mm sheesham pieces with a 53cm sheesham and maple board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is 20mm thick with 55mm squares and green velvet underneath. Each set is handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are heavily weighted, and two spare queens are included. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/reproduction-chess-sets\" title=\"Reproduction Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereproduction chess sets collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nc1tGz6Zme  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess 1961 Soviet Baku chess set in sheesham with a 53cm board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/baku_chess_set_sheesham_wood_1.jpg?v=1787469070\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Nc1tGz6Zme\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Fm9wSm4Czh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Fm9wSm4Czh\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Fm9wSm4Czh 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-Fm9wSm4Czh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e103mm king on a 39mm base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduction of the 1961 Baku set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheesham dark pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxwood light 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-Fm9wSm4Czh     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily weighted, about 1,450g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e53cm board with 55mm squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid sheesham and maple board, 20mm thick\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-Ay9hYv4Yhd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ay9hYv4Yhd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ay9hYv4Yhd page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe 1961 Soviet Baku chess set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ay9hYv4Yhd     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.\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, including Tal against Bukhuti Gurgenidze at Baku in 1961.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knights are carved by hand, so each one has its own small differences, while the turned pieces match closely across the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Ay9hYv4Yhd  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight from the 1961 Soviet Baku chess set with the 53cm board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc5043_3_3nd.jpg?v=1787469070\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ay9hYv4Yhd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Mr4tCf5Bcz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Mr4tCf5Bcz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Mr4tCf5Bcz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe 53cm sheesham and maple chess board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Mr4tCf5Bcz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is 53cm across with 55mm squares, a comfortable fit for these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a solid wood board, with sheesham dark squares and maple light squares. It's 20mm thick and weighs about 5.6kg, with green velvet underneath to protect your table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith sheesham pieces on a sheesham board, the whole set has a warm, matching look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort on space? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1961-soviet-baku-48cm-chess-set\" title=\"1961 Soviet Baku 48cm Chess Set\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1961 Soviet Baku 48cm chess set\u003c\/a\u003e has the same pieces on a smaller board, or see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-1961-soviet-baku-103mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"1961 Soviet Baku 103mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1961 Soviet Baku pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-Mr4tCf5Bcz  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1961 Soviet Baku pieces on the 53cm sheesham and maple board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc5044_2_3nd.jpg?v=1787469070\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Mr4tCf5Bcz\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Ni6iUg3Akj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ni6iUg3Akj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ni6iUg3Akj page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ni6iUg3Akj     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a classic Soviet design with real history, and the heavy weighting makes it lovely to play with. Sheesham is a warm, mid brown rather than black, so it won't give the stark contrast of an ebony set. For a player who loves Soviet chess history, it's a great choice.\"\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-Ni6iUg3Akj  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Full 1961 Soviet Baku 53cm chess set, handmade in India\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/dsc5048_2_3nd.jpg?v=1787469070\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ni6iUg3Akj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Ci3rIf6Rne\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Tt4jBl3Udn\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Tt4jBl3Udn\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Pz4aUs7Kom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Pz4aUs7Kom page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere is this chess set made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's handmade in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs a storage box included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You get the pieces and the board. A storage box is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is sheesham?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheesham is an Indian rosewood with a warm brown colour and an open, visible grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They're heavily weighted with green felt on the base. The 34 pieces weigh about 1,450g together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho won the 1961 Baku championship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoris Spassky won the USSR Championship held in Baku in 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the pieces fit the board?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 39mm king base on 55mm squares gives the pieces plenty of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I get spare queens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one in each colour, so you get 34 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the board solid wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It's solid sheesham and maple, 20mm thick and about 5.6kg, with green velvet on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I look after this chess set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the pieces and board with a soft, dry cloth. Keep them out of direct sunlight and away from heat and water, as neither is waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-Nc1tGz6Zme  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Nc1tGz6Zme { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Nc1tGz6Zme  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Nc1tGz6Zme { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Nc1tGz6Zme  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Nc1tGz6Zme {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Fm9wSm4Czh  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Fm9wSm4Czh { color: #000000;  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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChess pieces weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,450g 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\u003eBoard size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53.3cm x 53.3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSquare 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\u003eBoard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid sheesham and maple, 20mm thick, green velvet underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoard weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.6kg 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\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 sheesham and boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53cm solid sheesham and maple chess board\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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