Russian Soviet Averbakh Chess Set- An iconic Soviet Series Weighted Chess Pieces In Ebonized Boxwood With Extra Queens. An iconic Soviet set favoured by the Russian grandmaster Yuri Averbakh. Standing tall and dignified, much like their namesake, this set is on almost every entry-level and serious chess collectors bucket list. Chessmen are Weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base. Each of Chessmen has green felt to prevent the damage of the chessboard surface. Best Gift for Mothers day, Christmas day, Valentines day, Thanks giving etc. Chess Pieces Dimensions Height Base King 4.8" (124.0 mm) 1.6" (41 mm) Queen 4.1" (106.0 mm) 1.5" (39 mm) Bishop 3.9" (98.0mm) 1.5" (37 mm) Knight 3.3" (84.0 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) Rook 2.9 (72.5 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) Pawn 2.4" (60.0 mm) 1.4" (35 mm) Wood Combination Dark Chess Pieces Ebonized(Black)/ Natural Boxwood Light Chess Pieces Boxwood Contains 34 Chess pieces (2 Extra Queens) Total Weight Of Chess Pieces 3.5 lbs ( 1600 grams)