Saurabh Sharma, Author at chessbazaar Blog

Monthly Review November 7, 2016

Monthly Round-Up – Oct 2016

Yet another month is behind us and it was definitely dominated by Halloween Sale, we are offering Flat 50% Off on chess sets. Now it’s time to recap the major events from last month. The Zagreb chess set is the single most reproduction we’ve launched in a burnt box wood. We’ve also announced the meghdoot collector series chess pieces in stained dyed & box wood, so if you think you might have missed the announcements 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.

1959 Reproduced Russian Zagreb Staunton Series Chess Set

Meghdoot Collector Series Chess Pieces

Cultivating a new level of craftsmanship in our Reproduced 1959 Russian Zagreb Series chess set in the form of burnt box wood. The King proudly stands at 3.8 inches(Tournament Size) and its base is a robust 1.6 inches. Wider base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. Along with the unique long, downward-pointing head of the knight, what makes this reproduction so unique is how it feels in your hand. To create the dark side of this set, pieces are actually burnt followed by the final carving and design work. These techniques create a beautiful contrast between the blackened areas and the natural box wood color underneath. We then polished them in high gloss lacquer which gives the chess pieces a smooth shining surface. The set is entirely handmade in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Know More

We’ve also launched a Meghdoot Collector Series Chess Pieces for our customers who look out for some affordable yet elegant wooden chess pieces. Meghdoot Collector Series is made up of stained dyed box wood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.5 inches and its base is robust 1.8 inches. The dark chess pieces are made of stained dyed boxwood and the opposing pieces are made up of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Know More

Lastly, you will be pleased to hear that we are going to launch exciting new chess sets soon, so stay tuned with us for the bunch of launches and amazing offers this Christmas season! Subscribe our newsletter today.

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chessbazaar October 7, 2016

Monthly Round-Up – Sep 2016

The month of “Fall” we’ve dedicated to the chess enthusiasts, as we came up with the much awaited and anticipated 1972 Reproduced Fischer-Spassky Staunton Pattern Chess Set & The GM Blitz Edition Staunton Series Chess Set. GM Blitz Edition Staunton Series Chess Set is an arresting set, mainly for its excellent value and single piece knight design. We’ve also announced the Admiral Series II chess set last month, so if you think you might have missed the announcements 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.

1972 Reproduced Fischer-Spassky Staunton Pattern Chess Set

The GM Blitz Edition Staunton Series Chess Set

The Admiral Series II Staunton Chess Pieces in Ebony Wood & Box Wood

First and foremost on the list is 1972 Reproduced Fischer-Spassky Staunton Pattern Chess Set. Our latest offering is inspired from the 1972 World Chess Championship match. The match took place in 1972 at Reykjavik the capital city of Iceland and has been dubbed the Match of the Century. Fischer won the match by impressive 12½–8½, becoming the eleventh undisputed World Champion. Reproduced Fischer-Spassky Series chess set in Staunton style is made up of stained Dyed boxwood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.75(Tournament Size) inches and its base is a robust 1.6 inches. Wider base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in stained dyed box wood. All Chess pieces are expertly carved in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Know More -> https://bit.ly/2dxbI63

And as long as we are on the subject of tournament chess sets, the GM Blitz Edition Staunton series chess set is one that deserves some attention. Pieces are beautifully hand carved in sheesham / stained dyed box wood and natural box wood. This chess set has been specifically designed for tournament players. The set features a Tournament standard 3.75″ King with a base diameter of 1.65 inches. The GM Blitz Edition is expertly weighted from our master artisans and it’s superb size proportioning from a king to pawn make this chess set an excellent choice for the blitz play in chess tournaments / clubs or regular home and school play. It’s knight is made from a single piece of wood, there are no joins.

The Admiral Series II Staunton Chess Pieces made the headlines as well, pieces are carved in ebony and box wood with the king height of 4.5 inches. Its base is robust 1.88 inches. This is a version 2.0 featuring the magnificent and all new robust knights. Pieces are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade ebony and polished by hand to give it a rich and long lasting shine. Dark chess pieces are made up of ebony wood and the opposing pieces are made up of boxwood. Know More -> https://bit.ly/2dQdeLb

We’ve also introduced #MyChessStory contest last month and it comes as no surprise that many chess players have already participated up to show their enthusiasm for the “Game of Chess”. You can win up to 30% off vouchers + exciting prices with just submitting your chess story. That’s a very brief summary though, if you missed the contest, be sure to catch up using the link below.

Participate Now -> https://bit.ly/2dxdy73

And last, but not least, we can’t fail to mention the 1950s Soviet (Russian) Latvian Reproduced Chess Set in antiqued box wood, which is on its way. Stay Tuned.

That’s all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We’d glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct on your email by sign-up to our newsletter.

Chess August 5, 2016

Monthly Round-Up – July 2016

Fall is drawing closer and that can only mean one thing – new reproductions are on the way. Last month undoubtedly it was the Reproduced 1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup Chess Set that got the most exposure. A few other notable announcements last month include Backgammon Sets, Geometric Minimalist Pattern Seamless Design Chess Set.

Now we take a look at the new arrivals section and round up the most interesting chess sets of the past few weeks. If you have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for your interest.

Reproduced 1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup Chess Set

Geometric Minimalist Pattern Seamless Design Chess Pieces

Backgammon Sets

Starting with Reproduced 1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup Chess Set. This peerless 1963-1966 Piatigorsky Cup chess set in Staunton style is made up of bud rosewood / ebony wood and boxwood. This is a historic design featuring the one-piece knight with long flowing mane, attractive eyes, nostrils, and mouth. Wider base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. Pieces are expertly carved in India and triple weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board.

Moving on to Geometric Minimalist Pattern Seamless Design chess pieces, this is a simple and yet interesting Seamless Minimalist design features a 3.5″ King with a base diameter of 1.18″. Unlike other sets, the base dimensions of this set are of the same size at 1.18″. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in Stained Box Wood. Each chessmen is carefully handcrafted in India and influenced from our minimalist series. This geometrical design chess pieces are non-weighted and non-felted.

Backgammon sets that made an appearance last month are definitely worth checking out. Unlike chess, backgammon is one of the oldest two-player board game combined with strategy and luck. It is probably about 5,000 years old game and originated in Iraq—previously Mesopotamia. Backgammon is one of the most popular board game in most casinos. The use of the dice is believed to be the reason why backgammon is considered to be a form of gambling. The only way to win this game is by removing all of the opponent pieces from the board. Made in India by our quality backgammon artisans, Amritsar, this fantastic wooden backgammon set offers quality materials and gorgeous design. Inside the playing field is made from wood with crisp, clean lines (not inlaid), and features a stylish fit and finish, with perfectly contrasting brown and oak stones. The playing stones and dice are made of sheesham and box wood. Dual magnets keep the backgammon case securely closed when not playing.

Last but not least, the teaser video of 1960 Reproduced Old Soviet Series Chess Set has also been soaking up the spotlight. Our email section was buzzing with the queries on the availability. We will reveal this chess set on 6th of August. Click here to see the teaser video>

Did you ever starve for a chess design you always wanted? Chessbazaar is there to help you make your dream chess set a reality. For more details please visit our custom design page.

That’s all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We’d glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct on your email by sign-up to our newsletter.

Happy Chess Playing!

Chess July 6, 2016

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – June 2016

There are months when the attention gets shared between various chess sets and then there is a month when a single one stands in the spotlight. Well, it was the mighty Bridle Series 2016 luxury chess pieces that took center stage last month. Now we take a look at the new arrivals section and round up the most interesting chess sets of the past few weeks. If you have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for your interest.

2016 Bridle Series Luxury Chess Pieces

Seirawan (Sharper) Elephant Chess Variant Kit

Seirawan (Sharper) Hawk Chess Variant Kit

Let’s see what the gossip is all about. First and foremost, perhaps, is the 2016 Bridle Series Luxury Chess Pieces with its 4.2″ king. This peerless 2016 Bridle series chess set is made up of ebony, bud rose wood and boxwood. This is a classic design featuring the magnificent and strong bridle knight. Superb size proportioning from king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship in all the pieces. The carving of the knight is quite spectacular, look closely at the details around the mane and nostrils. The design of the other pieces is also highly commended to allow the set to truly stand out. They are meticulously hand crafted from the finest grade ebony wood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long lasting shine. Each chessmen is carefully hand crafted in India with dainty details and the design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is comparable to the luxury chess sets that are sold for $1000+ by other retailers.

Seirwan chess variant that made an appearance last month are definitely worth checking out. Seirawan chess is an enhanced version of standard chess, played across the globe. It is played on the standard 8×8 board and uses two new pieces, the hawk (which moves like a knight or a bishop) and the elephant (which moves like a knight or a rook). Seirawan chess begins in exactly the same manner as a conventional chess game with normal rules of chess. Our chess variant kit is an exciting, new way to play chess. The kit comes with an elephant and available in total of 4 woods – Bud rose wood Ebony Wood, Box wood and Stained Dyed.

That’s all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We’d glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct on your email by sign-up to our newsletter.

Happy Chess Playing!

Monthly Review June 10, 2016

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – MAY 2016

A beginning of the new financial year 2016 and tradition dictates that once again we take a look at the new arrivals section and round up the most interesting chess sets of the past few weeks. If you have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for your interest.

The 20th Century Historical Staunton Triple Weighted Chess Set (Based on Frank Camaratta Set)

The Sher-E-Punjab Series Chess Set

Combo of Repro Old Antique Edinburgh Upright Chess Pieces in Bud Rose / Box Wood & Red Ash Burl Maple Wooden Chess Board

The 20th Century Historical Staunton chess set definitely managed to stand out, thanks to its Frank Camaratta based knight. The superlative historical chess set is made up of ebony / bud rose wood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.5 inches and its base is a robust 1.8 inches. This chess set features a magnificent double mane knights. Pieces are expertly carved by the instructions of our designing team and inspired from the famous Frank CamarattaSignature Series chess set. The set is available at most affordable price in the market with free shipping.

Chess is one of the most popular games in India and there is one interesting fact that most of the wooden chess sets manufactured in Amritsar(Punjab). As a respect to our hard- working artisans and carvers, we have introduced this dazzling chess set “The Sher-E-Punjab series”. Inspired by the famous Maharaja Ranjit Singh horse, Maharaja of the Punjab, our Sher-E-Punjab Series personifies the legacy of the famous Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The sweeping mane, a distinctive head shape and a bold design of the knight represent the “Lion of Punjab”. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. This chess set features a spectacular knight carved in ebony / bud rose wood and boxwood. The design, quality, and craftsmanship of these chess pieces is comparable to the luxury chess sets that are sold for $1000+ by other retailers. Know More

Reproduction lovers rejoiced this month – Combo of Repro Old Antique Edinburgh upright chess pieces was launched. Each chessmen is carefully hand crafted in India with dainty details. Reproduced Antique Series weighted chess pieces offers a 3.75″ King with a base diameter of 1.42″ and all chess pieces are weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base.

Did you ever starve for a chess design you always wanted? Chessbazaar is there to help you make your dream chess set a reality. Know More

And to top things off, some of our best sellers are on backorder, We welcome you to place an order for out of stock items and take an extra discount of 25% off with coupon SAVE25. Shop Now

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

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

That’s all for now. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, offers & promotions. We’d glad to know your views and experiences of the chess sets which you have purchased from us. You can also get the updates direct on your email by sign upto our newsletter.

Happy Chess Playing!

Chess April 6, 2016

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – MARCH 2016

Another month flew by and the chess world is slowly getting settled back to normal after the huge Easter sale ends at chessbazaar.com. Speaking of flagships, the Arabian knight series are making headlines. Now that the first batch of units is starting to reach eager fans, everybody seems to be busy either playing with it or looking for a place to display it. Another big announcement from the previous month is the British Chess Company (BCC) Reproduced Staunton double collared chess set. This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a combination of ebony wood and box wood.

Interestingly enough, Reproduced 19th Century Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Set made the headlines as well. This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a combination of rose wood and antiqued box wood. A rebirth of the Staunton series weighted wooden chess pieces, now available in ebony & box wood. 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.

The Arabian Knight Series Artisan Staunton Chess Pieces

The British Chess Company (BCC) Reproduced Staunton Double Collared Chess Set

Reproduced 19th Century Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Set

A Rebirth of The Staunton Series Weighted Wooden Chess Pieces

Let’s see what the gossip is all about. First and foremost, perhaps, is the Arabian Knight series artisan staunton chess pieces beautifully crafted in ebony & bud rose wood with the combination of box wood. The pieces are heavily weighted and even exceed the triple-weight classification. The King proudly stands at 4.2 inches and its base is a robust 1.9 inches. The knights are well-crafted and represent the highest grade of knight carving skills that our master artisans have to offer. Know More>

We saw quite few announcements last month, but the British Chess Company (BCC) was definitely the most exciting one. After the success of 1849 chess set, 1851 chess set and 1935 Botvinnik Flohr Reproduced Chess Set, chessbazaar™ in association with Alan Dewey, is proud to introduce “The British Chess Company Popular Staunton Chess Set”, featuring the finest aspects of any Staunton pattern chess set ever seen. This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a combination of ebony wood and box wood. The dark chess pieces are made of ebony wood.

Moving on to 19th Century Antique Dublin these chess pieces are Extremely rare. Chess pieces with a king height of 4.2″ and a base diameter of 1.7” is rugged and has thick green felt on their bases. This chess set features chessmen that are crafted with a combination of rose wood and antiqued box wood.

Reproduced Antique Series Dublin Pattern Chess Pieces

We have released a new chess set as part of the budget-friendly Staunton series. The Staunton Series weighted chess pieces offers a 3.5″ King with a diameter of 1.4″ and all chess pieces are weighted by adding a stud of iron within the base. The dark chess pieces are made of Ebony wood and the lighter chess pieces are made of Box wood.

“Did you ever starve for a chess design you always wanted? Chessbazaar™ is there to help you make your dream chess set a reality. Know More>

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

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.