Soviet 1941 — maple and walnut
Chess has been a cornerstone of Russian culture for centuries. State support, starting in 1917, eventually built a legendary chess empire that dominated the world stage for decades. This long history left behind a rich legacy of unique chess set designs across the former Soviet Union.
The Design
This historic set perfectly reflects the spirit of its time. It features strong, powerful pawns and a strong king and queen, a sign of the former aristocracy.
Its tall, proud knights only look simple. The most striking detail is the unique color contrast between the main bodies of the king and queen and their finials, which gives the set a very distinctive look.
Original pieces from the 1941 set.
The Revival
We chose this often-used 1941 design as a special addition to our collection. No original plans survived, so we carefully recreated these pieces entirely from historical photographs, kindly provided by American chess collector Michael Ladzinski.
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| King Height | 107 mm |
| King Base Diameter | 40 mm |
| Pad Material | Green Felt |
| Weighted | Yes (20 g weights) |
| Construction | Hand-made
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| Finish | Lacquer / Polishing |
| Wood / Stain Options (prices without VAT, chessboard not included) | |
|---|---|
| Maple / Walnut | € 950 |
| Extras, Upgrades, and Additional Options | |
|---|---|
| Storage Box | free of charge |
| Certificate of Authenticity | free of charge |
| Unweighted Pieces | free of charge |
| Extra Queens | € 40 per pair |
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Gallery
Soviet 1941, maple wood.
Soviet 1941, elegance in walnut.
Soviet 1941, maple & walnut set.
Soviet 1941, intriguing knights.
The original king and queen from the 1941 set.
The original pieces used as the model.