4" Staunton Leningrad Acacia Chess Pieces

Bishops Games
£139.95 GBP £139.99 GBP

A substantial 4-inch Leningrad chessmen set, handcrafted in natural acacia and boxwood and supplied as a complete 34-piece army with additional queens, weighted construction and protective felted bases.

King Height
4 inches
Approximately 10.16 cm
Chessmen
34 pieces
Includes two additional queens
Timbers
Acacia & boxwood
Natural hardwood construction
Pattern
Leningrad
Eastern European-inspired Staunton design
Bases
Green felt
Protects the playing surface
Construction
Core weighted
Stable, substantial playing feel

Set Features

Distinctive Leningrad-style design with tall stems, broad bases and clear piece recognition
Crafted from warm acacia and natural boxwood
Imposing 4-inch king suited to full-size chessboards
Characteristic carved knights with arched necks and deeply defined manes
Core-weighted construction for stability during regular play
Green felted bases help protect polished wooden playing surfaces
Complete 34-piece set with an additional queen for each side

A Full-Sized Eastern European-Inspired Design

These Leningrad chessmen offer a distinctive alternative to more conventional Victorian-style Staunton pieces. The design combines elegant vertical proportions with substantial bases, clearly differentiated crowns and one of the most recognisable knight profiles in Eastern European-inspired wooden chess. The warm acacia grain gives the darker army a natural, individual character, while the 4-inch king provides excellent presence on a suitably proportioned full-size board.

Official Staunton Heritage Collection

Discover the Story of the Leningrad Chessmen

Explore the Eastern European chess culture, functional design philosophy and distinctive craftsmanship behind the Leningrad pattern. Our dedicated heritage guide examines its association with Soviet-era chess, its dramatic carved knight and the features that continue to appeal to modern players and collectors.

Read the Leningrad Heritage Guide  →
Craftsmanship note: these are modern handcrafted chessmen inspired by Eastern European design traditions. Repeatable shaping methods are used to establish consistent profiles, followed by skilled hand finishing. The carved knights are individually refined, and natural variations in timber grain and finish are part of authentic wooden manufacture.
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