Chess Pieces:- Averbakh set is named so after the famous Russian Chess Grandmaster Yuri Lvovich Averbakh. During his prime years he was often pictured playing with a unique soviet style chess set and therfore lending his name to the origin of the chess set.
The chess pieces follow the typical design language of a soviet chess set with distincty long and sleek shanks on the body with broad bases.
Loving carved by our expert craftsmen, this set features high on collectability due to its unique design and associated history.
In order to increase the stability of the pieces, we have added extra weight at base. This improves playability and better performance on the chess board.
Chessmen Dimensions
Height
Base
King
4.8"(123mm)
1.6" (41mm)
Queen
4.1" (105mm)
1.5" (39mm)
Bishop
3.8" (97mm)
1.5" (37mm)
Knight
3.3" (83mm)
1.5" (38mm)
Rook
2.8" (72mm)
1.5" (38mm)
Pawn
2.4" (60mm)
1.4" (35mm)
Wood Combination
Golden Rosewood / Boxwood
Dark Chess Pieces
Golden Rosewood
Light Chess Pieces
Boxwood
Recommended Square Size
2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm )
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces
2.9 lbs (1400 grams)
Chess Board:- Our Players choice chess board is an expertly crafted pieces of art.
It has a unique functional design with tapered edges. The board is lacquer finished in Matt look, making for an ideal chessboard for a chess player.
Wood Combination
Golden Rosewood & Maple
Size of Board
21" x 21" (53 cm * 53 cm)
Thickness
0.79" (20 mm)
Square Size
55 mm
Total Weight
8.4 lbs (3800 grams) [Final weight may vary upto 10% due to varied wood weight]
