Rare Vintage 1970s Soviet Grandmaster Weighted Wooden Chess Set - Large Tournament Edition #593
Own an authentic piece of Soviet chess history with this iconic Grandmaster Tournament Set. The chessmen were crafted in the 1970s and represent the gold standard of professional USSR club sets. Featuring weighted bases, these large, solid wooden figures provide an exceptionally stable and satisfying feel required for serious play or display.
This set comes paired with a genuine vintage large Soviet wooden tournament board (45x45 cm) manufactured by the famous "Karpaty" Lviv Furniture Factory. The large board complements the tall 1970s weighted pieces perfectly in both scale and aesthetic.
Product Features & Exceptional Condition:
1970s Grandmaster Design: Classic, elegant Soviet profile with contrasting finials on Kings and Queens.
100% Complete & Intact Pieces: All 32 chessmen are present with all original weights intact, smooth glossy lacquer, and all original plastic top inserts/finials in place—a very rare find for vintage sets of this era.
Excellent Vintage Preservation: The lacquer finish on all pieces and the board is vibrant, smooth, and well-preserved.
Solid Large Tournament Board: Sturdy 45x45 cm wooden folding board with original paper label inside from Lviv "Karpaty" factory.
| Size Type | Board Size | King Height | Pawn Height |
| Metric (cm) | 45 x 45 cm | 11 cm | 6 cm |
| Imperial (inches) | 17.7" x 17.7" | 4.3" | 2.3" |
| EU / International | Extra Large Tournament | Professional | Standard |
This set is in near-mint / excellent vintage condition:
Pieces: Exceptionally preserved. Lacquer shines beautifully, no chipped wood or missing parts. All weights are solid, and all felt pads are intact underneath.
Board: Excellent structural and cosmetic condition with light, natural vintage patina and minimal scratches. Latches lock securely.