{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-chess-set-wooden-folding-board","title":"Vintage Soviet Chess Set, Wooden Folding Board with Backgammon – All 32 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet chess set was made in the USSR in the 1970s–1980s and includes all 32 original wooden pieces with a double-sided folding board. The outside of the board is a standard 64-square chessboard with notation, while the inside is marked for playing backgammon (nardi), so one board serves two classic games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chess set with folding chess\/backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s \/ 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine \/ Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light brown and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 32 original chess pieces (16 light, 16 dark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided folding board – chess with notation outside, backgammon layout inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Soviet piece silhouettes with characteristic knights and finials on kings and queens; most pieces have felt pads on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with natural aging and patina. All pieces are intact and structurally sound, with minor signs of age and standard wear on the varnish\/paint. The wooden board folds properly and the hinges are functional; it shows normal minor shelf wear and age. Please review all photos, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChess was a national passion in the Soviet Union, and wooden sets like this one were found in homes, schools and clubs across the country. The recognizable Soviet piece shapes make these sets popular with collectors of USSR board games, while the sturdy pieces and folding board are perfectly usable for play. It also makes a nostalgic gift for any chess or backgammon fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 wooden chess pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-sided folding chess\/backgammon board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e 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":67678845567125,"sku":"EBAY-407024670929","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vintage-soviet-chess-set-wooden-folding-board-1.jpg?v=1791647590","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-chess-set-wooden-folding-board","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}