{"product_id":"imperfect-4-2-circa-1961-baku-series-wood-chess-pieces-blood-rosewood-boxwood-1397","title":"IMPERFECT - 4.2\" Circa 1961 Baku Series Wood Chess Pieces - BLOOD ROSEWOOD \/ BOXWOOD","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=ASHVXNS]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"ASHVXNS\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"S8CWLHY\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your purchasing consideration....\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe House of Staunton is proud to offer the Circa 1961 Baku Wood Chess Set. Enter the intriguing realm of Soviet chess history with the renowned \"Baku\" chess set, a name coined by Western enthusiasts tracing its origins to the 1961 Soviet Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. Despite regional debates among collectors, the allure of these pieces extends far beyond their geographical roots. In the eyes of esteemed American collector Mike Ladzinski, this set reigns supreme, earning the title of his favorite Soviet design. The enchantment lies in the unique bishops, whimsical knights, sturdy rooks, and regal kings and queens, each embellished with BFII elements that exude a captivating board presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an imperfect item?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspection report for this set details the following defects:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Natural Boxwood Knight (left) has a curve to the body (As seen in photographs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe accent finials on the Natural Boxwood King and Queens are Ebonized Boxwood instead of Blood Rosewood (As seen in photographs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222222;\"\u003eThere may be other minor imperfections not pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the value of this item?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $429.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The House of Staunton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63112764719473,"sku":"IMPPCS-1397","price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/7017\/2273\/files\/IMPPECT-1397-00.jpg?v=1769314425","url":"https:\/\/www.houseofstaunton.com\/products\/imperfect-4-2-circa-1961-baku-series-wood-chess-pieces-blood-rosewood-boxwood-1397","provider":"House of Staunton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}