Anniversary Chess of Ukrainian Hetman. Ukraina, Historical Art . IN RUSSIAN (Win-1251)
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Anniversaries Chess Compositions.

The works are accomplished from different kinds of wood of low and medium density.

The author:
Mrs. Uralova Elena Vyacheslavovna.

The 400th Anniversary of Bogdan Khmelnytsky`s Birth.

We should notice that the first presentation of the set took place in Oleska Castle (near Lviv),at the celebration of Anniversary B. Khmelnitskiy (1995). The chess were exposed on an exibition " World of a Woman " from 5 to 6,. March 1997. Cultural Centre " Ukrainian House", Kiev.

King:Ukrainian Hetman .
Queen:”Hetmans”The symbol of Ukraine.
Officers:”Hatamans”(so-called officers in Cossack -army).
Knights:Steppeland Horse.
Rooks:the wooden towers.
Pawns:Ukrainian Cossacks.

King:Polish King.
Queen:Polish Queen. Symbolises Poland.
Officers:members of polish Seim
Knights:- knight’s heavy horses.
Rooks:the stone towers.
Pawns:professional polish warriors.

The board: its sides have carved lions which symbolize that the composition is accomplished in Lviv (a lion is the symbol of the city). Front side performs carved castle situated on the hill. All these are surrounded with carved leaves. The pieces are fully accomplished. Their heights range from 60 mm. to 110mm. (2.4 to 4.4 inches). The closed chess-board’s dimensions are: 460x230x78mm. (18.5x9.25x3.2 inches).

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