Soviet Tal 1962
This historical reproduction pays homage to the brilliant World Champion Mikhail Tal. A masterpiece of design, it beautifully combines traditional elegance with modern, sturdy craftsmanship made for serious players.
The Golden Era of Soviet Chess
This iconic design was used in the legendary 1962 Soviet Championship, a historic tournament that featured giants of the game like Viktor Korchnoi, Boris Spassky, and Mikhail Tal himself. The set was also used in the Soviet Women's Championships.
An Icon from Chess Literature
Serious players and collectors will instantly recognize these distinct pieces. This is the exact set featured on the famous cover of the classic book The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal.
| Product Details | |
|---|---|
| King Height | 101.5 mm |
| King Base Diameter | 41 mm |
| Pad Material | Green Felt |
| Weighted | Yes (20 g weights) |
| Construction | Hand-made
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| Finish | Lacquer / Polishing |
| Wood / Stain Options (prices without VAT, chessboard not included) | |
|---|---|
| Maple / Walnut | € 950 |
| Maple / Red-stained Maple | € 1,000 |
| Maple / Brown-stained Maple | € 1,050 |
| Extras, Upgrades, and Additional Options | |
|---|---|
| Storage Box | free of charge |
| Certificate of Authenticity | free of charge |
| Unweighted Pieces | free of charge |
| Extra Queens | € 30 per pair |
| Knight Upgrade | € 60 |
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Gallery
Tal 1962, maple pieces.
Tal 1962 in walnut.
Original knights and the 2.0 knight version
Tal pieces on a board.
Tal 1962, red stained maple.
1962 brown stained maple on a board.