Get 25% Off On Orders Above 350 NZD Use Coupon Code
TREAT25Copy
Get 15% Off Storewide Use Coupon Code
STORE15Copy
1935 Botvinnik Flohr-II Soviet Chess Pieces Only Set -Distress Antiqued Boxwood & Ebonised Boxwood- 4.4" King
$374.00 NZD
Regular price
1935 Botvinnik Flohr-II Soviet Chess Pieces in 4.4" king size are a precise reproduction of the widely popular BF-II series chessmen which rose to fame as it was one of the preferred sets of Mikhail Botvinnik.
Botvinnik Flohr series are quite popular amongst chess collectors and enthusiasts which had 2 variations which featured in Soviet Chess Tournaments of 1930's.
BF-II design was so popular that it of often referred to as the most important design of the Soviet Era and a highly prized design for the chess collectors.
These chessmen feature a distinct design profile which is typical of soviet chessmen. They have broad bases with very lean shanks, making for a distinct yet elegant appearance.
The chessmen play well on the chessboard with weight added at the base to increase its stability.
Knights have a handsome profiling with a well defined mane.
They make for a unique gift for a chess enthusiast or a beautiful additional to your chess collection.
Chessmen Dimensions
Height
Base
King
4.4" (112mm)
1.7" (42mm)
Queen
4.1" (105mm)
1.5" (39mm)
Bishop
3.5" (90mm)
1.5" (37mm)
Knight
3.4" (87mm)
1.5" (37mm)
Rook
2.6" (66mm)
1.5" (37mm)
Pawn
2.4" (62mm)
1.3" (33mm)
Wood Combination
Antiqued Boxwood / Ebonised Boxwood
Dark Chess Pieces
Ebonised Boxwood
Light Chess Pieces
Antiqued Boxwood
Recommended Square Size
2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm )
Total Weight Of Chess Pieces
3.4 lbs (1560 grams)
Contains
34 Chess pieces
*Free Shipping Worldwide(120+ countries). Detailed shipping options available at checkout.
* Areas covered under Remote Locations as per DHL/ Fedex would be serviced via Indiapost or additional cost maybe payable by the buyer
3 year free replacement guarantee for Chess Pieces (Manufacturing Defects, Cracking, issues in craftsmanship or materials)
6 months guarantee against manufacturing defects (cracking or warping) for Chess Boards, Wooden Storage Boxes and Travel Chess Sets
A very nice set. Well executed and finished. A lighter hand on the application of the "distress" finish to the White pieces would make this a masterpiece.
1935 Botvinnik Flohr-II Soviet Chess Pieces Only Set -Distress Antique