Soviet USSR Moscow 1925 Historical Chess Set

Soviet USSR Moscow 1925 Historical Reproduced Chess Set

Inspired by the Moscow 1925 Tournament

The Staunton Castle Reproduced Chess Set is a faithful tribute to the iconic Soviet chess set designs first introduced during the historic Moscow 1925 Chess Tournament—a landmark event that reshaped chess culture and early Soviet visual identity.

Departing from traditional English Staunton chess norms, the Moscow 1925 chess set designs embraced modernist aesthetics influenced by Constructivism and Art Deco, a shift clearly visible in the celebrated film Chess Fever, shot during the tournament itself. This Soviet chess set reproduction captures that bold spirit through commanding proportions, clean architectural lines, and purposeful restraint in ornamentation.

Crafted in antiqued boxwood chess pieces for the light army and premium ebony wood chess pieces for the dark, the set evokes the dignified patina and gravitas of early 20th-century tournament chess sets while maintaining exceptional balance and playability for modern use.

Design & Historical Features

Conical Bases

Each piece features the characteristic conical base, flowing seamlessly into the pedestal—a defining element of Moscow 1925 Soviet chess design and early Soviet Staunton chessmen.

 

King Finial Design (Historically Documented Variant)

The king features a compact cross finial, reflecting one of the documented production variants seen in original Moscow 1925-era chess sets. While many Soviet-era designs moved toward secular symbolism, historical evidence shows that multiple workshops produced sets with subtle variations, including kings crowned with a modest cross. This version represents that authentic variant, preserving the proportions, restraint, and early Soviet craftsmanship of the period rather than later standardized interpretations.

Distinctive Bishop Miters

The bishops showcase a sharply cut miter, a unique and instantly recognizable feature found on original Moscow 1925 chess tournament pieces.

 

Stylized Knights

The knights are boldly carved with forward-facing ears and simplified contours, rejecting the ornate S-shaped English style in favor of strength, clarity, and modernity—hallmarks of Constructivist chess design.

 

Robust Rooks

Following Staunton chess set principles while subtly refined, the rooks reflect the evolution of Soviet championship chess sets, emphasizing solidity over decoration.

 

Impressive Scale

With a tall, authoritative king measuring approximately 5 inches, this set mirrors the imposing presence of original Moscow 1925 tournament chessmen and modern luxury chess set reproductions.

A Collector’s Reproduction

This Staunton Castle Reproduced Chess Set is not merely a playing set, but a museum-style historical chess reproduction—an homage to a pivotal moment when chess, art, and ideology converged. Ideal for chess collectors, historians, and serious tournament players, it bridges classical craftsmanship with revolutionary Soviet design.

A timeless embodiment of early Soviet chess heritage, meticulously recreated as a luxury wooden chess set for today’s discerning connoisseur.

Features and further details

Chess Pieces Details	Height	Base
King	4" (102 mm)	1.625" (41 mm)
Queen	3.5" (89 mm)	1.5" (38 mm)
Bishop	3" (76 mm)	1.375" (35 mm)
Knight	2.75" (70 mm)	1.375" (35 mm)
Rook	2" (58 mm)	1.375" (35 mm)
Pawn	1.875" (48 mm)	1.25" (32 mm)
Total Weight of Chess Set	Approx. 1460 grams (52 oz)
Dark Pieces	Ebony Wood
Light Pieces	Original Aged Look Antiqued Boxwood
Recommended Board Size	(2") / (51 mm) square size

 

 

# The Chess set is coming with two extra Queens .

# The high quality Green felt is pasted on the bases. 

 

 

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Package Includes	34 Chessmen(2 extra queens included). chess board NOT included in this sale.
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Disclaimer	Chess Set in the images can be looked with little bit variation in the color due to photography light reflection or your screen color scheme.  Chess Board in the images is not included in the price of this chess set.