{"product_id":"soviet-chess-set-folding-wood-board","title":"Soviet Chess Set – Folding Wood Board, Weighted Carbolite Pieces, USSR 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet chess set dates from about the 1970s to the 1980s and combines a folding wooden board with weighted plastic pieces. The board stores the pieces inside, and the pieces have felt bottoms in red for a stable feel during play. This style of Soviet chess was typical in homes and chess clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chess set with folding board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood and plywood, folding, storage inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40 x 40 cm (15.7 x 15.7 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighted plastic \/ carbolite style, felt bottoms (red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.25 kg (2.8 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original factory stamp inside the board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine \/ Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. All pieces are present and in excellent condition with no major chips or cracks, and the red felt bottoms are intact. The board shows wear on the playing surface from use, and the hinges are functional. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChess was a national pastime in the USSR, and sets like this were produced for homes, clubs and schools. The Staunton-inspired shapes and the sleek knights are typical of Soviet sets, and the folding case makes it practical to store and carry. It is a good piece for chess players and for collectors of vintage games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681915830421,"sku":"EBAY-406890915554","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-chess-set-folding-wood-board-1.jpg?v=1791721426","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-chess-set-folding-wood-board","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}