Royal Chess Mall - 1933 Botvinnik Flohr-I Soviet Chess Pieces Only Set -Ebonised Boxwood- 3.6" King

1933 Botvinnik Flohr-I Soviet Chess Pieces in 3.6" king size are a precise reproduction of the widely popular BF-I series chessmen which rose to fame due to the famous chess match between Mikhail Botvinnik and Salo Flohr. Botvinnik Flohr series are quite popular amongst chess collectors and enthusiasts which had 2 variations which featured in Moscow Chess Tournaments of 1933 and 1935. BF-I is a reproduction of the famous chess match of 1933. 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 are unlike anything other design, our carvers have worked on. They have a laughing profile with a unique curvature to the body.
• King Height:- 3.6" (91mm), Base:- 1.7" (42mm) ; Pawn Height:- 1.9" (49mm), Base:- 1.3" (33mm); 34 Chess pieces (2 extra queens)
• Wood Combination:- Ebonised Boxwood / Boxwood
• Recommended Square Size:- 2.16" to 2.36" (55 mm to 60 mm ); Total Weight Of Chess Pieces:- 1.8 lbs (800 grams)
• We provide a 3 year manufacturing warranty for chess pieces against manufacturing defects or cracking and a 6 month warranty against cracking for chess boards, boxes and travel chess sets.