Product Overview
Gorgeous mini chess set, hand carved in Russia. Wooden chess board, made of beech wood, has intricate carvings on each side. Absolutely unique chess set is hand crafted by skilled Russian artists.
Piece's bottom protected with felt. Perfect gift for every player and collector. The kings stand 3 inches tall and queens-2.75 inches. The board is 7.5 by 7.5 by 3 inches and close to store the pieces.
The Battle on the Ice was fought between the Republic of Novgorod led by Prince Alexander Nevsky and the forces of the Livonian Order and Bishopric of Dorpat led by Bishop Hermann of Dorpat on April 5, 1242, at Lake Peipus. The battle is notable for having been fought largely on the frozen lake, which gave the battle its name.
