Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess - Indian Chess Company

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Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border

Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border

$574.99 USD

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Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood - 1530 grams With Solid Wooden Indian Chess Board in Genuine Ebony Wood & Maple Wood with Sheesham Wood Border
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Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" Soviet Chess Pieces 4.2 inch King in Sheesham & Boxwood - 1530 Grams

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A bit of history:

The 1937 Leningrad Schoolboy Chess Set is a significant piece of Soviet chess history, embodying the USSR's strong cultural emphasis on chess as both a sport and an intellectual pursuit. The set was designed and produced during a time when chess was deeply integrated into Soviet society, serving not just as a pastime but as a reflection of Soviet ideals of discipline, strategy, and intellect.

Origin and Design

The chess set emerged from the vibrant chess culture of Leningrad (modern-day St. Petersburg), one of the USSR's major hubs for chess education and innovation. Its creation was aligned with the Soviet government's initiatives to promote chess in schools, youth clubs, and workers' unions as a way of fostering critical thinking and strategic skills among its citizens.

The design of the set is functional and minimalist, reflecting the utilitarian ethos of the Soviet Union at the time. The pieces were crafted with simplicity in mind, using durable and widely available materials such as wood. The shapes of the pieces are distinct yet unadorned, ensuring they were accessible to schoolchildren and amateur players while remaining suitable for serious play.

"Some Russian collectors refer to the design as the “Leningrad Schoolboy” set as it is found in photographs of Leningrad schoolboys playing with them. Here is one such photo from the St. Petersburg Archives provided by Sergey." - extract from sovietchesssets.com


Image ref: sovietchesssets.com (All rights reserved to the owner of the picture)

References:

1. STAUNTON CHESS SETS VINTAGE & NEW Facebook Group post by Chess Collector & researcher on Soviet Chess Sets; Mr. Chuck Grau
2. www.sovietchesssets.com
3.https://escholarship.org/content/qt0s71f0cw/qt0s71f0cw_noSplash_22625b826d6aad8c2769f6e3e401dac6.pdf

Chess Pieces Material: Ebonized Boxwood & Natural Boxwood

Chess Pieces Weight: 1530 grams or 3.37 Pounds

Chess Board Details: Wooden Chess Board This beautiful Board is made of Ebony Wood on the darker side and Boxwood on the lighter side. The frame of the Chess Board is made of Sheesham Wood (Golden Rose Wood).

The size of the Board is 21" x 21" / (53 cm x 53 cm) with square size of 2.1" x 2.1" / (55 mm x 55 mm). The Board is 25 mm thick. The weight of the Chess Board is 4272 grams (150 oz).

Board Material: Sheesham Wood / Ebony Wood / Maple Wood

Board Dimensions:  

Board - 21" x 21" / (53 cm x 53 cm)
Square - 2.1" x 2.1" / (55 mm x 55 mm)
Board Thickness - 1" / 25 mm                 

Board Weight: 4272 grams (150 oz). Please note that this is a handmade item so the final weight of the board can vary by plus or minus (±) 10%.

You're getting: 34 pieces (2 extra Queens); Board are also included.

Shipping: Free Doorstep Delivery

Dimensions

 Chess Pieces Dimensions
King Height (from base till finial tip) 4.20 inch / 10.6 cm
King's Base (⌀) 1.64 inch / 4.0 cm
Queen Height(from base till queen's crown ball tip) 3.62 inch / 9.1 cm
Queen's Base (⌀) 1.50 inch / 3.8 cm
Bishop Height (from base till tip) 3.42 inch / 8.6 cm
Bishop's Base (⌀) 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm
Knight Height (from base till ear tip) 3.39 inch / 8.6 cm
Knight's Base (⌀) 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm
Rook Height (from base till turrets) 2.59 inch / 6.5 cm
Rook's Base (⌀) 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm
Pawn Height (from base till tip) 2.35 inch / 5.9 cm
Pawn's Base (⌀) 1.28 inch / 3.2 cm

 
Disclaimer: 

The size and weight of the product may vary (~3%) since it is a handcrafted product. 2. The color of the product may vary slightly from how it appears here. This may be due to different display settings on various devices and also because of any lighting filters or special effects used during the shoot.

Weight of the chessmen: 5802 grams or (204.65 oz)

SKU: C2119

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