The Russians are heavily armed, the pawns are swordsman wearing heavy chain mail armor, the knights in this theme chess set, on the Russian side are mounted on a mighty white steed that is rearing high into the air. The King represents a heavily armed Czar, the Czar's were powerful Russian rulers that are the equivalent of a king. The bishop on the Russian side is a statesman. The Russian queen is the Czar's wife. And the Rook is a beautiful piece of Russian architecture.

The Mongolian Forces had the run of almost every country in Europe and Asia. For a time the Mongols were the very terror of all Euorope and Asia. When the Russians and other country's tried to strike back, the Mongols just weren't there to hit. Fast moving and elusive the Mongols were fearsome enemies and had no respect of life. The king of the Mongols was a Kahn the most notable of the Kahns was Genghis Khan who united the Mongol tribes to sweep across Europe and Asia. The Queen in this theme chess set is the Khan's head wife. The Rook in this theme chess set is the royal tent, the Mongols are a nomadic people, having no permanent dwelling, making them extremely hard to counterstrike at. The Knight in this theme chess set is one of the fabled Mongol horse archers, these Mongol horse archers were most famous for their ability to shoot their bows while retreating. They would often charge infantry shooting their bows, then sharply turn and fire while they dashed back to safety. The bishop is a Mongolian ambassador. And the pawns are the sturdy, lightly armed Mongolian spearman.

A highly decorative chess set with beautiful colors and expert painting. A very detailed theme chess set indeed. Just take a look at the picture and you can see for yourself the care put into the design of these theme chess pieces. More info on the