In 2023, Georgian collectible chess set “Georgian Dance” was created upon Nona's initiative.
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The chess set – “Georgian Dance” or the “Dancing Pieces” as Nona calls it, represents the limited-edition collection of Nona Gaprindashvili Georgian-themed chess sets. This chess set was created with the inspiration of the pillar of Georgian culture, the national folk dance. The dancing figures brought to life on the chessboard show the traditional costumes and folk dances from the regions of Georgia.
The chess set “Georgian Dance” will be issued in a limited quantity of 82, in honor of Nona’s age.
Peaces
King: Traditional Georgian dance “Kartuli” | height 9,5 cm, base diameter 4cm, 24 k Gold-plated and Silver-plated Brass, cold Enamel and Marble.
Queen: Traditional Georgian dance “Kartuli” / height 8,5 cm, base diameter 4cm, 24 k Gold-plated and Silver-plated Brass, cold Enamel, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Marble.
The Queen’s crown is similar to the one Nona wore after her first world championship title victory
Rook: Dance “Samaia” / Height 8 cm, base diameter 4cm 24 k Gold-plated and Silver-plated Brass, cold Enamel, Pearl, Marble.
Bishop: Dance “Khevsuruli” | height 8.5 cm, base diameter 4cm, 24 k Gold-plated and Silver-plated Brass, cold Enamel and Marble.
Knight: Dance “Mkhedruli” | height 8 cm, base diameter 4cm, 24 k Gold-plated and Silver-plated Brass, cold Enamel and Marble.
Pawn: Dance “Mtiuluri” | height 5.5 cm, base diameter 4cm, 24 k Gold-plated and Silver-plated Brass, cold Enamel and Marble.
Chess Board: Corian with Gold-plated (24k) engraving