Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood With Wooden Ebony Wood / Maple Chess Board

Combo Of Circa 1930s "Leningrad Schoolboy" 4.2 inch King Soviet Chess Pieces in Ebonized & Boxwood With Wooden Ebony Wood / Maple Chess BoardIndian Chess Company A bit of history: The 1937 Leningrad Schoolboy Chess Set is a significant piece of Soviet chess history, embodying the USSR's strong cultural emphasis on chess as both a sport and an intellectual pursuit. The set was designed and produced during a time when chess was deeply integrated into Soviet society, serving not just as a pastime but as a reflection of Soviet ideals of discipline, strategy, and intellect. Origin and Design