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WandelKoningin
Bunky777 wrote:

T-Rex Knight

Ohh that’s hilarious! What set is this?

Derek-C-Goodwin

love equipment posts.

Bunky777
WandelKoningin wrote:
Bunky777 wrote:

T-Rex Knight

Ohh that’s hilarious! What set is this?
'Pier 1 Imports' store generic

rleary

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/

WandelKoningin
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/

https://www.thechessschach.com/product/wolf-ears/

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.