{"product_id":"sterling-chess-averbakh-1949-moscow-championship-55cm-chess-set","title":"Sterling Chess Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship 55cm Chess Set","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zo3lNb7Pfi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Zo3lNb7Pfi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zo3lNb7Pfi page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eSterling Chess Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship 55cm Chess Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zo3lNb7Pfi     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Soviet chess sets with a story? The Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship set pairs 105mm ebonised boxwood pieces with a 55cm black poplar and maple board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are double weighted, with a low rook that's barely taller than the pawn. The pieces are handmade in India and the board is made in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light pieces are antique boxwood, 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-Zo3lNb7Pfi  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sterling Chess Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship chess set with a 55cm board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/1_a2efb216-aaa9-43b4-bce4-ea0742acb0f4.jpg?v=1787469255\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Zo3lNb7Pfi\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-Lt7fKw9Kew\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-Lt7fKw9Kew\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Lt7fKw9Kew 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-Lt7fKw9Kew     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e105mm king on a 39mm base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the 1949 Moscow Championship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow rook, barely taller than the pawn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbonised and antique boxwood\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-Lt7fKw9Kew     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble weighted, about 960g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55cm board with 55mm squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoplar and maple veneer\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-Ga0sPy1Xcz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Ga0sPy1Xcz\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Ga0sPy1Xcz page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship chess set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Ga0sPy1Xcz     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYuri Averbakh was a Soviet grandmaster best known for his deep knowledge of endgames. This set is named after him and inspired by the pieces used at the 1949 Moscow Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors also know it as the Averbakh 1 set. It's a classic Soviet tournament design from the years just after the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rook is the detail that stands out. It's barely taller than the pawn, and the knight matches the bishop in height, so the back rank looks quite different from an English Staunton.\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-Ga0sPy1Xcz  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Knight from the Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship chess set\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/5_bebc91e2-dca6-4516-983a-2ead827dbf7e.jpg?v=1787469255\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"5568\" height=\"3712\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Ga0sPy1Xcz\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Hf0mTl2Kor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Hf0mTl2Kor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Hf0mTl2Kor page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe 55cm poplar and maple chess board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Hf0mTl2Kor     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board is 55cm across with 55mm squares, which gives the 39mm king base plenty of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a veneer board with black dyed poplar dark squares and white erable (maple) light squares, in a matte finish. It's 13mm thick and weighs about 3kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean black and white squares make the tall Soviet shapes easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready have a board? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/products\/sterling-chess-averbakh-1949-moscow-105mm-chess-pieces\" title=\"Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship 105mm Chess Pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAverbakh 1949 pieces\u003c\/a\u003e are also sold on their own, with a choice of natural or antique boxwood, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sterlingchess.com.au\/collections\/tournament-chess-sets\" title=\"Tournament Chess Sets\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etournament 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-Hf0mTl2Kor  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Averbakh 1949 pieces on the 55cm black poplar and maple board\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/3_a1f5824c-2a49-477d-9fcd-592d153c6491.jpg?v=1787469255\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"5568\" height=\"3712\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Hf0mTl2Kor\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Tf6rIq3Est\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-Tf6rIq3Est\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-Tf6rIq3Est page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Tf6rIq3Est     page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a distinctive Soviet set with real character, thanks to its low rooks. It's light for its height, so if you want a heavy set, look at a triple weighted design instead. For a fan of Soviet chess history, it's a great 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-Tf6rIq3Est  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Full Averbakh 1949 Moscow Championship 55cm chess set, handmade in India\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/5507\/9024\/files\/14_41295604-b1b5-4fe7-88e9-7178834128d3.jpg?v=1787469255\u0026amp;width=1000\" width=\"5568\" height=\"3712\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-Tf6rIq3Est\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-Rc0mOh6Fua\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-Fh7uUj5Cjy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_heading-Fh7uUj5Cjy\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-Er6jDl2Wek\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-Er6jDl2Wek page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere is this chess set made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are handmade in India and the board is made in Spain.\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\u003eAre the pieces weighted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They're double weighted with thick green felt on the base. The 34 pieces weigh about 960g together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho was Yuri Averbakh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was a Soviet grandmaster famous for his work on endgames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the rook so short?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's how this Soviet design is proportioned. The low rook is one of its signature details.\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\u003eNo. It's a veneer board, made in Spain and 13mm thick, with a matte finish.\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-Zo3lNb7Pfi  { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-Zo3lNb7Pfi { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-Zo3lNb7Pfi  { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-Zo3lNb7Pfi { max-width: 500px;  width: 100%;  height: auto;  margin: 0 auto;  display: block;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-Zo3lNb7Pfi  { text-align: center;  display: flex;  justify-content: center;  align-items: center;  order: 1;     }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-Zo3lNb7Pfi {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-Lt7fKw9Kew  { background-color: #d4d1cf;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-Lt7fKw9Kew { color: #000000;  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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3kg 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\u003ePieces handmade in India, board made in Spain\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 antique boxwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 spare queens, one per colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55cm black poplar and maple chess board\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage box not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 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