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Chess June 8, 2016

Unforgettable Story of our customer “Istvan Szabad”

Once upon a time there was an 8-10 year old poor boy who lived in a small European country. He was always very happy when he had summer-vacation because he spent it with his grandfathers and uncles who lived in a tiny dusty village, far from the noisy towns. The summer was hot, so the simple hard working peasants often went to the tavern to “clean the dust from their throat” with 1-2 (or maybe more) mugs of cold beer. His uncle did the same and every time bought the boy some cold soda. Usually the tavern was full of cigarette smoke (and sometimes drunk guys too). One day the boy saw 2 guys who were playing some game at a table. On a black-and-white wooden board there were many strange-looking wood-carved pieces. Some of them looked like Christmas tree, some looked like horse, others like some kind of bastion. The board and the pieces were very old and shabby-looking. This was the first time when the boy saw a chess set. He did not know anything about the rules of the game but he was very amazed of the game and the pieces. One night a fairy appeared in his dream and said: One day you will move to a huge, remote country and you will have your own brand new chess pieces, exactly the same like you saw in the village’s tavern. The chess pieces will come from the opposite side of the world from a seller, called “Chessbazaar”. A nice person will send it to you whose name will be “Sapna”.

The time was passing; the boy grew up and never saw any of that old chess set. Everyone was playing with new, different chessmen. But one day everything what the fairy had said came true. Well, this story sounds like an incredible childish fairy tale, but (except for the fairy) everything was true and real. I was that boy in the story! I was born and lived in Hungary, later immigrated to USA and the Chessbazaar really sent me the mentioned chess pieces (December 2013). It is called: Reproduced Antique Series Austrian Coffee House Old Vienna Chess Pieces – M0076 (long time ago Hungary was part of Austria).You can imagine the emotion I felt when I was holding those chessmen in my hands (from my childhood’s memories, after almost a half century)!

Incredible (but real!) story isn’t it?

My emotion was about the same when I saw the mentioned chessmen in the book of Edward Winter (Chess Explorations). On the picture is the outstanding Austrian grandmaster Rudolf Spielmann (1883-1942), in front of him on the board the same chessmen!

Nowadays, I have 13 different kinds of chess sets from Chessbazaar (out of the almost 50 what I have). The pieces always were wrapped thoroughly and arrived very fast (3-4 days) from the “opposite side of the world”! Chessbazaar offers so many kinds of chess sets (from the economy class till the luxury or antique class) that surely everyone can find one (or more) he or she likes.

The House Of Staunton is a well known trade mark, but the Chessbazaar is right behind it. Maybe soon we will call it “House Of Chandigarh” or “House Of Mohali”?

Thank you again Chessbazaar for all the emotions your products gave me!

Way to go!

Istvan Szabad (USA)

Chess May 24, 2016

World’s first Wooden Starter Chess Learning Kit is Here

Are you going to learn the wonderful game “chess” and sharpen your memory? For starting learning the game of chess, you always need a kit with all the necessary tools required to start the game or you may need a chess kit for chess club.

Chessbazaar takes utmost pride in announcing the world’s first wooden chess starter kit. Your kids deserve only the bestest things in the world, so don’t give them those cheap plastic chess sets to begin the new and most interesting course of their life. A starter kit with the eco-friendly, robust and beautiful chess pieces should be a gift from the wonderful parents. Children need something attractive that when you want them to learn something new and nothing can be more attractive than a wooden chess set. Serious players always prefer wooden chess sets, as all the chess tournaments have wooden chess sets as standards for the chess tournaments. Our chess experts have been carefully designed each kit with suitable equipments.

We have a collection of three starter kits, you can select the kit that suits your needs and budget. Chess pieces, chess boards, clocks and books have been put together so that they form recommended starter kits. So, here we introduce our kits –

1. Travel series starter kit with DGT clock – Special Starter kit has been designed for the kids who want to learn the game the chess champion style. The wooden chess set is equipped with magnets, so that you children can always take their favorite game to picknick, friend’s home or school. The chess pieces come in a magnetic wooden box in which the chess pieces can be properly stored in separate compartments. The free chess book would help your kids to learn the basics and play chess strategically. DGT clock gives your kid the feeling of a professional player and will motivate them to perform better. DGT 2010 is the official clock of FIDE.

2. Tournament Standard wooden starter kit – This starter kit is suitable for students and members of chess club. The starter kit includes tournament size wooden chess board, tournament chess pieces with wooden storage box, DGT 2010 clock and a chess book. Tournament Chess boards and chess pieces are of the same dimensions as officially standardized by FIDE. The clock is also the official clock of FIDE. The whole collection makes it perfect choice for the members of chess clubs and chess schools.

3. Tournament pro wooden starter kit – This starter kit is also best suitable for chess clubs and young chess learners. The kit includes tournament chess pieces, tournament folding chess board, DGT 2010 clock, chess book and a beautiful storage box for your beloved chess pieces. The storage box is lined with green felt to prevent the chess pieces from scratching. The whole combo is designed for desirability and reliability.

Gift your children the best equipped chess kit made from the bestest material and quality. Chessbazaar also offers FREE replacement guarantee. This means if any piece will lost or break at any time you can easily receive replacements for free. If you want to take your chess game to the next level there’s only one way to go – add the world’s first Wooden Starter Chess Learning Kit.

Chess May 6, 2016

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – APRIL 2016

There’s no doubt that the chess reproductions are always a hot topic in the chess community, regardless of what time of the year it is. To fulfil the aspirations of the collector community, we at chessbazaar, introduced the 19th century repro antique Dublin pattern chess set last month. This announcement gathered a lot of interest among the collectors. Moreover, we also launched 1940-50 reproduced (Soviet Era) Russian series in ebony wood, Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) series chess set in ebony wood and Dubrovnik chess set v2.0 in sheesham wood. If you have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for your interest.

Reproduced 19th Century Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Set in Rose & Box Wood – 4.6″ King

Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Set in Ebony & Box Wood – 4″ King

New 1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Reproduced Chess Set Version 2.0 in Sheesham / Box Wood – 3.6″ King

1940-50 Reproduced (Soviet Era) Russian Series Chess Set Revised in Ebony & Box Wood – 4.4″ King

The 19th Century Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Set was announced earlier last month and there’s no way you could have missed it. On the odd chance you have, you can bring yourself up to speed here in our monthly recap. Extremely rare 19th mid century Dublin pattern chess pieces with a king height of 4.6″ and a base diameter of 1.8″. The pieces are rugged and triple weighted for the fantastic hand-feel and a very satisfying thud on the chess board. This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a combination of rose wood and box wood. Chess is one of the most popular games in the Soviet Union and there is one interesting fact that most of the world chess champions were citizens of the Soviet Union. Russian soviet series is among the most beautiful Russian series we have ever launched and now we have introduced reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) series chess set in ebony & box wood with the king height of 4 inches. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. This set is triple weighted and the chess pieces have thick green felt on their bases. Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer reproduced series is our most popular series, and all versions of it have been hugely successful, though it was the first one that made the greatest splash. Following the success of Dubrovnik Series, we have introduced the version 2.0 in sheesham & box wood with the king height of 3.6 inches, though some might wonder if it’s actually an upgrade over the previous version! Based on the customers review and suggestions, we worked with our best carvers to bring the most accurate reproduction for our esteemed customers. The result is Dubrovnik 2.0. This version 2.0 is simply gorgeous, and exquisitely striking, therefore each piece is carved with meticulous care. Our most magnificent chess set yet takes nearly a week to create. It’s a chess set that is truly like no other.

1940-50 Reproduced (Soviet Era) Russian Series Chess Set Revised in Ebony & Box Wood – 4.4″ king made the headlines as well, with a king height of 4.1″ and a base diameter of 1.6″ these pieces are rugged and have thick green felt on their bases. The dark side of chess pieces is made in ebony wood and the lighter side is made in box wood. Shop Now

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Happy Chess Playing!

Chess March 7, 2016

Monthly Round-up – Feb 2016

The month of “love” dedicated to the mighty chess collectors as we came up with the launches of much awaited and anticipated 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Reproduced Soviet chess set and 4” Dubrovnik chess set. Botvinnik set is an arresting chess set, mainly for its excellent value and legendary design. Dedicated to the Mikhail Botvinnik and Flohr , this venerable chess set’s dark pieces are made of Ebony wood and the light pieces are made of Boxwood, bringing back the memories of 1935 famous Botvinnik–Flohr chess match. The King proudly stands at 4 inches and its base is a robust 1.7 inches. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. Durbvonik Chess Set V2.0 in 4” chess set has also had a major presence in the best seller section throughout the month. We have also announced two more chess sets last month, so if you think you might have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for you. It also comes complete with links to our respective product page.

1935 Botvinnik Flohr Reproduced Soviet chess set

Durbvonik Chess Set V2.0 in 4”

Reproduced Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Pieces

1940-50 Reproduced (Soviet Era) Russian Series Chess Set

Sergio with his Dubrovnik Chess Set

We again, tie up with World’s famous chess restorer Mr. Alan Dewey for the true reproduction of 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Reproduced Soviet chess set. Each chessmen is carefully crafted with dainty details that add a dash of opulence and visual appeal. Outstanding design features include the bishop without its mitre cut and the details applied to the knight’s mane. The other chess pieces are also uniquely stylized to allow the set to truly stand out. This venerable chess set’s dark pieces are made of Ebony wood and the light pieces are made of Boxwood. Ebony wood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for reproduced chess sets. The King proudly stands at 4 inches and its base is a robust 1.7 inches. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. Each piece is generously weighted and features green felt bases to protect the chess board.

Bigger has always been better: As long as we are on the subject of reproduced chess sets, stained crimson Durbvonik Chess Set V2.0 in 4” is one that deserves some attention. Reproduced Dubrovnik chess set v2.0 has an eye-catching design, weighted chess pieces with a 4″ King and base diameter of 1.7″ This version is also double weighted and the chess pieces have thick green felt on their bases. The dark chess pieces are made in Stained Crimson and the lighter chess pieces are made in box wood.

Reproduced Dubrovnik chess set v2.0 has an eye-catching design, weighted chess pieces with a 4" King and base diameter of 1.7" This version is also double weighted and the chess pieces have thick green felt on their bases. The dark chess pieces are made in Stained Crimson and the lighter chess pieces are made in box wood.

Reproduced Antique Series Dublin Pattern new chess pieces made the headlines as well, with a king height of 4.1″ and a base diameter of 1.6″ these pieces are rugged and have thick green felt on their bases. The dark side of chess pieces is made in ebony wood and the lighter side is made in box wood.

Reproduced Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Pieces

We are already selling one of our bestseller, the 1940-50 Reproduced (Soviet Era) Russian Series Chess Set in Sheesham & box wood and now we have introduced the same in stained box wood version. Each of the chess pieces has thick green felt on their bases. The dark chess pieces are made of stained dyed box wood and the lighter chess pieces are made of box wood.

1940-50 Reproduced (Soviet Era) Russian Series Chess Set Revised in Stained Dyed & Box Wood - 4.4" King

It comes as no surprise that the Botvinnik & Dubrovnik chess set is still on everybody’s mind but the best is yet to come. We, in association with Mr. Alan Dewey are coming up with the Replica of BCC chess set. Further announcements regarding the launch will be update accordingly on our website/Facebook page.

Monthly Review February 8, 2016

Monthly Round-up – Jan 2016

The first month of the year saw plenty of announcements. Stained crimson Dubrovnik chess set version 2.0 undoubtedly takes the cake last month. Stained crimson Dubrovnik chess set is a spectacular chess set, mainly for it’s excellent value. With a 3.6″ king and a base diameter of 1.6″, all chess pieces are double weighted and crafted in a rich stained crimson & plain box wood.

As we send off the first month of 2016, let’s look back and see what new announcements have been made last month.

Dubrovnik version 2.0 chess in stained crimson

Limited edition Dubrovnik chess set

Minimalist borderless chess boards

1849 version 2.0 in ebony & box wood

First and foremost on the list is Dubrovnik version 2.0 chess set. The Dubrovnik chess set celebrates a love story of aesthetics and a unique premium color; stained crimson. Designing this chess set with stained crimson has been attempted – but never before mastered like this. Some customer’s felt that the knight in our previous repro was not an accurate reproduction, so we heard to our customer’s opinion and respected their verdict by bringing a closest possible knight in our version 2.0. The stained crimson Dubrovnik chess set is simply gorgeous, and exquisitely striking, therefore each piece is carved with meticulous care. It’s a chess set that is truly like no other. Dubrovnik_1950

Cultivating a new level of craftsmanship and artisanal luxury in our limited edition chess set, we have also launched our most elegant limited edition Dubrovnik yet. The new stained crimson color is subject to only the most rigorous quality inspections, ensuring that if you’re holding any crimson piece in your hands, it is completely free from red color discoloration. Unfortunately only 10 chess sets of this limited edition version have been produced. But you can still buy our stained crimson Dubrovnik version 2.0 which is as good as this limited edition chess set was. Shop Here

And as long as we are on the subject of reproduced antique chess sets, the Reproduced 1849 Staunton Chess Set Version 2.0 is the one that deserves some attention. This is a new chess set that has been developed under the concept of a “Graded Up 1849 Chess Set” while maintaining the nostalgic historic feeling and unmatched craftsmanship of the existing 1849 chess set. Our revised reproduction has refined knight, non antiqued box wood and does not come with king side stamping. The chess pieces are made in box wood and ebony wood. The king is 4.4″ high. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. This set is Triple Weighted and the chess pieces have thick green felt on their bases.

Our new minimalist series chess boards are also generating a lot of hype around the chess world. Made in Spain – These classic wooden chess boards are finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Crafted from veneer* these chess boards features a Matte/glossy finish and a peculiar borderless design. Veneered chess boards have a long life and durability without compromising in their finish and quality. They are super light weight and hence easy to carry.

Minimalist Wooden Borderless Chess Board

Lastly, if you are waiting for our next sale of Dubrovnik version 2.0, you will be pleased to hear that it is getting closer to a release with a new 4″ version soon. We are in the final stages, so it shouldn’t be long now. Stay tuned with us for bunch of launches and amazing offers this Valentine season! Subscribe our newsletter today.

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Chess January 18, 2016

Valentine’s Special – Gifts for your special one at up to 55% off

February 14 is celebrated as Valentine’s Day and the month February is celebrated as the month of romance in honour of the great Saint Valentine who revolted against the then king of Rome who was barbarically against the right to love and marriage for his soldiers. The message of love and hope spread far and wide and here we are, keeping the tradition up even after numerous centuries.

Valentine’s Day is a day of love, lust, passion and most importantly, gifts. It is the best time to show your loved ones with your gifts that how much that special someone means to you. Valentine’s Day provides couples, families and friends the time to give thoughtful and affectionate gifts, rather than opulent ones. When Cupid’s arrow is involved, the best gifts are those that come from the heart. So we have some very different and special handmade gifts for everyone from your parents, your best friends to your siblings, and of course your special Mr. or Ms. Right!

Valentine’s Day is just few days away and love is in the air. So if you wish to hit the right cord of your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s heart on Valentine’s Day who is also a chess player or if you’re planning to let him/her recognize your feelings deep down the heart, then you can opt for gifting your sweetheart a beautiful chess set.

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Make this February 14th the most memorable day for your sweetheart with chessbazaar. Love is beautiful, love is eternal, love is happiness, so don’t hide it; share it with your sweetheart through our gifts. There are endless ways to say “I love you.” If you’re at a loss for words or you want to express it in a different way then go for our personalized chess set. Propose your love this 8^th February with a chess set engraved with your heart feelings on it. Add his/her name on the handmade chess set or anything that expresses your feelings in the best way and to make you gift very unique.

We deliver in 4-5 working days worldwide and that makes sure that your chess set reaches your sweetheart on time. No matter how many promises you make and how many words you express, this speechless form of expression says thousand words to your beloved. So this year plan a special chess set as gift that would make his/ her heart swell with joy. And for this chessbazaar brings you an all inclusive valentine gift store which will leave you enthralled and is sure to sweep your lover, beloved off their feet and right into your arms. Here you will find best valentine Online Sale Offers, discount Deals, discount coupons, promo codes and flash sales for wooden chess sets, wood chess pieces, wooden chess boards, leather folding chess boards, chess set accessories etc. Shop Now

So get going and place your order now on chessbazaar.com to make this Valentine Day the most memorable day in your life to cherish. Chessbazaar is all set to express your unconditional and irrevocable love to your beloved this Valentine Day.

Monthly Review December 8, 2015

Monthly Round-up – Nov 2015

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Yet another month is behind us and it was definitely dominated by Christmas, Black Friday & Cyber Monday offers, we are offering selected wooden chess sets at Flat 50% off. Now it’s time to recap the major events from last month in case you’ve missed any of them. Major announcements from last month were launching of new Antique series chess pieces, Reproduced 1943-44 Max Ernst Chess Set

Here is a list of the hottest releases of Nov 2015

Reproduced Antique Russian Series Chess Set

Reproduced 1943-44 Max Ernst Chess Set

Chess Sets at Flat 50% Off

First and foremost on the list is Reproduced Antique Russian Series Chess Set. All chess pieces of this chess set are weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base. Each of the chess piece has thick green felt on its base. The dark chess pieces are made of sheesham wood and the lighter chess pieces are made of box wood with a king height of 4.4”.

Reproduced Antique Russian Series Revised Chess Set

Reproduced 1943-44 Max Ernst chess set in stained dyed, sheesham and box wood made the headlines as well, pieces are carved in three different woods with the king height of 5.5″. Each chess piece is weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base and has thick green felt on its base. Each piece is meticulously carved and buff polished by hand to give it a rich and long lasting shine. This chess set is inspired from famous fellow artist Max Ernst. Max Ernst designed and presented this chess set to famous chess player Marcel Duchamp. Duchamp & Max Ernst are considered by many critics to be one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

Reproduced 1943-44 Max Ernst Chess Set in Stained Dyed, Box Wood & Sheesham Wood.

And as long as we are on the subject of reproduced antique chess sets, the “Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Set” is one that deserves some attention. Pieces are beautifully hand carved in ebony, sheesham & box wood. Chess pieces offers a 4″ King with a base diameter of 1.7″ and comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. Pieces are weighted and have thick green felt on its base.

Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Set

Last, but definitely not the least, if you are still waiting for our stained crimson Dubrovnik chess set, you will be pleased to hear that it is getting closer to a release. We are in the final stages, so it shouldn’t be long now. Stay tuned with us for bunch of launches and amazing offers this Holiday season! Subscribe our newsletter today.

Other noteworthy announcements from the past few month includes the Flamboyant Staunton Series, Russian Soviet chess set, DGT chess clocks, leather chess boards and the reproduced Russian chess sets.

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Monthly Review November 9, 2015

Monthly Round-up – Oct 2015

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Another month is now behind us and the past few days were definitely dominated by new arrivals. We got 5 new sets announcements. If you think you might have missed something interesting from the past month, here is a rundown of our most popular announcements.

1851 Staunton pattern chess set

1849 chess set in tournament size

Russian Soviet era chess set

DGT chess clocks

Leather roll-up chess boards

Reproduced antique Russian chess set

While we are on the topic of new announcements, After the tremendous success of our reproduction of 1849 Staunton chess set, we have finally introduced 1851 Staunton pattern chess set with a 4.3 inch king, heavily weighted chess pieces(81.13 oz), We are also offering free king side stamping with “Morphy” knights. The Morphy knights have pronounced jowls as compared to other designs of knights. The dark pieces are made in ebony wood and the lighter pieces in antiqued box wood. The king in the set is 4.3″ high and the set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens.

1849 in 3.75″ also made its debut and gathered a lot of fan attention. The chess pieces are made in antiqued box wood and ebony wood with 54 oz weight. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. This set is weighted and the chess pieces have thick green felt on their bases. Tournament size of 1849 chess set is priced at $299.99 with free shipping.

Other noteworthy announcements from the past few days include the Russian Soviet chess set, DGT chess clocks, leather chess boards and the reproduced Russian chess set.

And as long as we are on the subject of reproduced antique chess sets, the new “Reproduced Russian (Soviet Era) Series Chess Set” is one that deserves some attention. Pieces are beautifully hand carved in ebony, sheesham & box wood. Chess pieces offers a 4″ King with a base diameter of 1.77″ and comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. Pieces are weighted and have thick green felt on their bases.

Moving on to chess accessories we have launched new range of DGT chess clocks, the DGT 2010 Digital Clock sets a new standard in Digital Excellence. It is the ultimate clock, one that is user-friendly, attractive and offers all of the features that chess enthusiasts demand.

We have also launched a chess board for our customers who look out for some affordable yet elegant rolled-up style boards. We have launched finest leather roll up chess boards that are super light weight & wrinkle free(*when folded properly). These chess boards are easy to transport compared to the flat and folding wooden chess boards, so you can carry these roll-up chess board easily to your tournaments, clubs, or next door. We are first in the chess industry to offer these roll-up leather chess boards at a very low price with free shipping. Shop Here

Chess is one of the most popular games in the Russia, and chess sets manufactured during Soviet time are liked by many collectors. To fulfill the demand, we have expanded our Russian Antique range with Reproduced Antique Russian Series Stained Chess Set. King is 4.1″ high. All chess pieces are weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base. Each of the chess piece has thick green felt on its base. The dark chess pieces are made of dyed box wood and the lighter chess pieces are made of box wood.

Last, but definitely not the least, if you are still waiting for our previous 1849 chess set, you will be pleased to hear that it is getting more closer to a release. We are in the final stages, so it shouldn’t be long now.

That’s all for now folks, Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We’d be glad to know your views and experience of the chess sets which you have purchased from us.

Monthly Review September 11, 2015

Monthly Round-up – Aug 2015

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With yet another exciting month behind us, it’s time once again for a quick recap of the highlights from the last month. If you think you might have missed something from the month, here is a list of the hottest releases in the Aug 2015.

A new generation of wooden chess set is coming soon

California Chrome Series Released

Abaco Barb is now available in bud rose & box wood

1851 & Original 1849 Staunton pattern chess set is coming soon

It comes as no surprise that the Blackburne chess set is still on everybody’s mind but the best is yet to come. Yes you heard it right, the biggest flagship of 2016 train is on track and will be available soon on our website. However, you have to wait patiently for the event to find out the whole story.

California Chrome Series made the headlines as well, California chrome chess set brings new styling to our current luxury line-up, thanks to it’s sharp edgy design. It comes with a 4.1″ King & hand carved in bud rose/ebony & box wood.

The knight in this chess set is dedicated to California Chrome, the American Horse of the year 2014. California Chrome is an American thoroughbred racehorse which won the 2014 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.

Abaco Barb Staunton Series is coming next week in bud rose wood & box wood with the king height of 4.4” and a base diameter of 1.9”. All chess pieces are triple weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base. Each of the chess piece has thick green felt on it’s base. The dark chess pieces are made of Bud rose wood and the lighter chess pieces are made of Box wood.

And as for the 1851 reproduction which chess collectors are eagerly waiting for is coming this fall along with a previous version of the 1849 Staunton pattern chess set. These are the two reproductions which every chess collector will look out for. Please also note that we are going to launch a dozen of new chess sets before Christmas. Pricing and availability of new chess sets will be announced later this fall. So stay tuned!

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Guide for buying the right chess set March 31, 2015

A quick guide for buying the right chess set

There are so many options of buying chess sets in market today. So it becomes really hard deciding which one to go with. However a good rule is to buy the best quality set that you can afford because a good chess set lasts ages and will bring memories for the years to come. You will always feel proud when you beautifully lay your game in front of the opponent.

There are few important things which must be considered before buying a right chess set.

1. Purpose: Playing or for decoration?

2. Budget?

3. Match with chess board

4. Determining the quality of chess set?

After you have considered all the above points it becomes a lot easier to choose a chess set.

Purpose: Playing or for decoration?

If you are buying a chess set for regular use like carrying it to tournaments and clubs then you must opt for a sturdy double or triple weighted chess set.
If you want to buy chess set which is convenient to carry to office or trips or to friends place or some café then you should prefer magnetic travelling chess set. They are small and compact and also named as pocket chess sets. They are beautiful handcrafted wooden sets ready for immediate use.

If you are planning to buy a chess set for decoration then you have a wide range to choose from like practical chess sets which are used often for play, to simply for show as a decoration piece or a collectible quality.

Budget?

Before buying a chess set you should fix your budget and depending on that you can proceed further. If you love playing chess then you should buy the best chess that you can afford. A good quality chess set lasts longer which can be passed on to generations with memories.

Match the Chess Pieces to the Board

It is always considered to have a look at the descriptions of chess pieces like the height and base diameter of each King. It helps you find a good match board for your chess pieces. The proper square size for a set of good Staunton chess pieces is such that the width of the base of the King should be 78% of the width of a square. So, divide the King’s base diameter by 0.78 and you get the proper square size. You can increase the square size by 1/8″, but the square size should not be any smaller.

Also consider about the color and wood type of the dark pieces in your chess set and the dark playing squares of your chess board. Choose a board accordingly which looks elegant and gives you good feel of chess game.

Determining the quality of chess set?

The quality of the chess set can be determined in few ways. One way is by the weight of the pieces. Many wooden pieces are double or triple weighted, giving them a sturdy and more solid feel. By looking at the carving of the knight, one can make out the quality of the chess set. A set of finely carved knights and king’s decorative crown can represent up to 50% of the total cost of the chessmen.

The higher the quality, finer will be the carving of the pieces. Don’t forget to look at the quality of uniformity, turnings and finishing touch. The type of wood used in chess sets and boards is also a determine factor in the quality. Example: Ebony wood is more expensive than rosewood and then comes boxwood etc.