The Borgov Gambit Chess Set combines 90 mm weighted Staunton chessmen in natural and ebonised boxwood with a substantial 50 cm anegre and maple chessboard. The chessmen are closely associated in style with the classic Eastern European tournament sets seen in The Queen's Gambit, including Beth Harmon's memorable final game against Russian champion Vasily Borgov.
King Height
90 mm
Classic tournament proportions
Chessmen Style
Borgov Gambit
Eastern European tournament style
Chessmen
Boxwood
Natural & ebonised finish
Board Size
50 cm
50 mm playing squares
Bases Felted
Stable and board-friendly
Extra Queens
2 Included
Ready for pawn promotion
Set Features
Complete chess set inspired by the distinctive Eastern European tournament style seen in The Queen's Gambit
Closely associated in appearance with the style of set used during Beth Harmon's dramatic final encounter with Vasily Borgov
90 mm king with elegant, practical tournament proportions
Chessmen crafted from natural boxwood and ebonised boxwood
Protective felted bases allow smooth movement across the chessboard
Two additional queens included for pawn promotion
Large 50 cm chessboard with generous 50 mm playing squares
Anegre and maple playing surface produced using specialist lithographic technology
Ideal for home play, serious study, collectors, display and gifting
The Borgov Gambit Chessmen
The Borgov Gambit Chess Set takes its inspiration from one of the most recognisable styles of tournament chessmen associated with Eastern European chess. Simple, purposeful and beautifully proportioned, these pieces reflect a design tradition in which clarity on the board and ease of play
For viewers of The Queen's Gambit, the style will be immediately familiar. Similar tournament chessmen formed part of the visual atmosphere of the acclaimed series, most notably during Beth Harmon's climactic Moscow game against Russian World Champion Vasily Borgov.
