Vintage Soviet Latvian Tournament Chess Set Folding Board Tal's Favorite
$ 307.95$ 184.77
Availability: 100 in stock
Year:1953
All returns accepted:ReturnsNotAccepted
Material:Wood
Condition:Used
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For your consideration is a vintage Soviet Latvian Tournament Chess Set with folding storage board. Its been said the Latvian sets were a favorite of former World Champion Mikhail Tal. The 32 piece set is in very good condition with minor finish wear. It looks like the pieces were hardly ever used, if ever. Pieces are NOT WEIGHTED, typical for the Soviet Latvian sets. Piece bottoms are covered with brown leatherette pads. Kings measure 3 3/4" in height with a diameter base just under 1 1/2". Pawns are 1 5/8" in height. The folding storage wood board with 1 3/4" squares is in poor condition with some surface cracks, scratches and surface wear. One of the metal latches is missing. See pictures. More pictures upon request. The set features awesome hand carved Knights. The "white" pieces exhibit a gorgeous patina. A great set for tournament, blitz or home play and a nice historic Latvian set to add to your collection. for Priority mail shipping. EACH PIECE WILL BE INDIVIDUAALLY WRAPPED FOR ADDED PROTECTION DURING SHIPPING. No International shipping. See my other listings for more quality collectible Staunton sets including Soviet sets. Thanks for looking.