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Names of different knight types/designs
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WandelKoningin wrote:
Bunky777 wrote:
T-Rex Knight
Ohh that’s hilarious! What set is this?
'Pier 1 Imports' store generic
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Style Type: Soviet GM1
Variant: Wolf-Ear Knights from Dagestan ( Khalturinskaya Factory of Cultural Goods)
Cultural Significance: Representing the regional pride of the Avar and honoring Umma Khan
Chuck's ref: https://sovietchesssets.com/2022/04/23/four-styles-of-soviet-grandmaster-chess-sets-the-gm1-chess-pieces/
Alan's ref: https://www.thechessschach.com/product/the-red-wolves/
https://www.thechessschach.com/product/wolf-ears/
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#25
rleary wrote:
Style Type: Soviet GM1
Variant: Wolf-Ear Knights from Dagestan ( Khalturinskaya Factory of Cultural Goods)
Cultural Significance: Representing the regional pride of the Avar and honoring Umma Khan
Chuck's ref: https://sovietchesssets.com/2022/04/23/four-styles-of-soviet-grandmaster-chess-sets-the-gm1-chess-pieces/
Alan's ref: https://www.thechessschach.com/product/the-red-wolves/
Very nice! I started noticing them on Etsy just last week, among the many conventional GM1 sets. Definitely a much more compelling design! I think they’re more refined than the regular GM1 knights as well.
T-Rex Knight
Ohh that’s hilarious! What set is this?