Wooden Souvenir Chess Set - World Leaders Matryoshka Chess Pieces

Celebrate strategy, history, and craftsmanship with this collectible chess set featuring iconic political leaders of the USSR and USA. Crafted by Brest Souvenir Factory, a heritage workshop preserving traditional woodturning and painting techniques since 1953, this set is a true fusion of culture and artistry.

Chess as Art – Matryoshka Meets World Politics

The 32-piece set includes hand-turned, hand-painted chess figures representing notable figures from Cold War-era USSR and USA. Each piece is crafted in matryoshka style, adding depth and symbolic resonance to every move. Instead of classic black vs white, the game is played as East vs West — a visual and thematic twist on the world's most iconic game.

The folding wooden board measures 11.8 x 11.8 inches (30 x 30 cm) when open, finished with a glossy lacquer and lined inside with velvet. The brass latch ensures the board closes securely, making it perfect for display, travel, or storage. The complete set weighs approximately 2.4 lbs (1100 g), with each piece being a unique work of art due to its handcrafted nature.

Whether as a gift for a chess enthusiast, a conversation-starting decor item, or a collectible symbol of global history, this chess set brings intellectual elegance and cultural storytelling into one exceptional design.

Note: Due to the handmade nature of each item, slight variations in color and size may occur.

Unique shape of the blank

Safe water-based paints and varnish

Made with love in Brest

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