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Chess Blogs May 9, 2018

Monthly Round UP – April 2018

Chess Carnival 2018 was jam-packed with new arrivals. The past month has been really a busy one, we introduced a bunch of new reproductions last month. These reproductions bring back the good times for our chess collectors who were looking for heirloom quality historic chess sets. Just in case you missed something from the busy schedule, we have prepared a quick rundown of all the highlights of the Chess Carnival.

Reproduced Cavalier Antique Chess Set Staunton Series

Reproduced 90s Imperial Collector Series

Reproduced Richard Whitty Antique Chess Set

Reproduced Vintage 1950’s Circa Bohemia Staunton Series German Chess Set

The Candidates Series

Reproduced 1880s-90s Circa Lasker Staunton Pattern Antique Chess Set

Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Chess Set

Reproduced 90s French Championship Tournament Chess Set

First and the foremost on the list is Reproduced Cavalier Antique Chess Set Staunton Series. We are pleased to announce the impeccable Cavalier series chess set, exquisitely made up of ebony and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4 inches and its base is robust 1.73 inches. This is a classic design featuring the magnificent and robust knight.

Next on the list is Reproduced 90s Imperial Collector Series Chess Set. Designing this chess set has been attempted – but never before accurate like this. This chess set is reproduced in collaboration with one of the greatest & oldest chess carvers in the chess world. The same carver who crafted the original imperial Chess Set back in 90s. The new version features a significantly improved knight, Rook & Queen. We’ve also increased the width of every chessmen. The Wider base gives the better stability while playing speed chess.

Reproduced Richard Whitty Antique chess set is the most beautiful chess set we have ever launched! Yes, you heard it right Richard Whitty set has been generating a lot of buzz & spreading it’s attention like wildfire in every chess enthusiast mind. Its new kind of king stamping is marvelous. Richard Whitty was one of the greatest chess carvers of all time. He worked in the John Jaques factory which was in London and carved some spectacular chess sets. Though Richard Whitty carved many chess sets but this design had no match. Know More=>

Related: Why I collect chess sets, by John Lawson There is always something new about chess that makes this game never go out of fashion no matter what the current trend is! From 2007 to till date, we have launched the different kind of chess sets ranging from magnetic series to giant series, but this chess set is specially designed for die-hard chess fans out there. Reproduced Vintage 1950’s Circa Bohemia Staunton Series German Chess Set. This chess set is also reproduced in collaboration with “Michael Ladzinski”, one of the greatest chess collectors in the chess world. The 1950’s vintage circa Bohemia German set was very popular in 1950’s because of its fabulous design and its so-called “dragon” Knights. A later version of the 50’s set was used at the 1970 Siegen Olympiad with less impressive “chicken head” Knights.

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Moving on to the Candidates Series. The Candidates Series Staunton chess set is exquisitely made from bud rosewood or ebony wood and natural boxwood. This is a captivated design featuring the magnificently robust and remarkable knight. Reproduced 1880s-90s Circa Lasker Staunton Pattern Antique Chess Set is an arresting reproduction, mainly for its excellent value and exquisite design, featuring the finest aspects of Staunton pattern. This Lasker Staunton Pattern Chess set was produced by the legendary company Jaques of London in 1880. Jaques of London company was known for their well-finished quality chess pieces, they introduced their first chess set in the fall of 1849. 1849 Staunton chess set was beautiful in its functionality yet easy to be produced in large scale. Shortly after the 1849 chess set became popular Jaques of London launched a new chess set.

Things have really been getting heated during the last week when we launched Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Chess Set. Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Baku Chess Set’s dark pieces are made of genuine Ebonized boxwood and the light pieces are made of Boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4″ tall with a base diameter of 1.57″. The carving and turning the quality of the knight is quite spectacular. Knights have a divergent style of carving on each side making even more captivating pieces from different angle views. The lathe work on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique collar rings and elegant curves. There are no cuts in the turrets of the rook. Know More=>

Last but not the least is Reproduced 90s French Championship Tournament Chess Set. This peerless Reproduced Fide Approved 90s French Tournament Chess Set in Staunton style is made up of bud rosewood / ebonized and boxwood. This chess set has been specifically designed for the tournaments or serious chess players. The King proudly stands at 3.89 inches and its base is a robust 1.61 inches. This fascinating French chess set was designed by the famous French maker called Chavet in the early 90s. The set was used during the iconic World Chess Championship in 1990(Lyon). Since then, the design has gone through many iterations but this early 90s version is one of the best chess sets ever designed in the Staunton style.

Moving ahead with another much anticipated Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set in Ebony & Ivory White chess set which was due to get launched in last week of April, has been launched today. Here’s the link=>

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 Blogs April 9, 2018

Monthly Round-UP – March 2018

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 fulfill the aspirations of the collector community, we at chessbazaar, introduced the Chess Carnival last month. Our this chess event gathered a lot of interest among the collectors. Recently added new sets put the reproduction antique category back on top as the most viewed category. For the full scoop on all of the above, plus some other launches from the past month, just scroll down and hit ‘em up.

Reproduced Richard Whitty Antique Chess Set with King Side Stamping in Ebony / Antiqued Boxwood
The Parker Staunton Series Lacquered Chess Set in Burnt Boxwood & Natural Boxwood
American Chess Magazine – Issue #6
Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set in Ebony / Antiqued Boxwood

Chess was originated by some Indians in India, before the 6th century AD and there is one more interesting fact that most of the wooden chess set also manufactured in Amritsar(India). As a respect to our loyal chess collectors, we have introduced this dazzling chess set “Reproduced Richard Whitty Antique Chess Set “. The King proudly stands at 3.75″ tall with a base diameter of 1.65”. The dark chess pieces are made of genuine ebony wood. The opposing pieces are made of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. Richard Whitty was one of the greatest chess carvers of all time. He worked in the John Jaques factory which was in London and carved some spectacular chess sets. Add this wonderful replica to your collection by clicking this link->

Things have really been getting heated during the last month when we launched the Parker Staunton Series Lacquered Chess Set in Burnt Boxwood. The Parker Staunton Series in Staunton style is made up of burnt boxwood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.9 inches and its base is a robust 1.6 inches. Along with the classy design, what makes this chess set so unique is how it feels in your hand. To create the dark side of this set, pieces are actually burned followed by the final carving and design work. These techniques create a beautiful contrast between the blackened areas and the natural boxwood color underneath. We then polished them in the high gloss lacquer which gives the chess pieces a smooth shiny surface. The set is entirely handmade in India. Know More->

Chess Magazines lovers rejoiced this month – American Chess Magazine – Issue #6 is out now.

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 BACKORDER25. Shop Now

Being official for a few weeks now, Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set has held a tight grip in the collectors community. Enthusiastic fans waiting impatiently for one of the greatest reproduction to be back in stock again. Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set’s dark pieces are made of genuine Ebony wood and the light pieces are made of Antiqued Boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.05″ tall with a base diameter of 1.73″. The dark chess pieces are made of genuine ebony wood. The opposing pieces are made of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. It is one of the fairly easy woods to work with and shows off aesthetic detail. This marvelous chess set made in USSR was never used in any tournament, never reproduced. 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 21, 2018

10 Greatest Chess Masters of all Time!

Gary Kasparov – Gary started learning his training at the age of 10 at Mikhail Botvinnik’s chess school. In 1979, he accidentally entered into a professional tournament which he won. Started ruling the chess kingdom at the age of 22, youngest ever undisputed champion in 1985, he remained #1 until his retirement in 2005.

ANATOLY KARPOV – Youngest ever Soviet National Master (age 15), World junior chess champion in 1969, defeated Korchnoi and Spassky in 1974 and challenged Fischer for the World Title. He won the 1995 Linares tournament which is considered to be the strongest tournament in history.

EMANUEL LASKER – The longest ever(27 years) to dominate the chess world. Emanuel Lasker began his reign in 1894 by defeating Steinitz by 10 wins, 5 losses and 4 draws to win the World Title. Later in 1907 he defended his title against Marshall and won flawlessly.

Wilhelm Steinitz – He was branded as Austrian Morphy. In 1866 he defeated Adolf Andersson, then he became the strongest active player in the world. 1873-1882, the period when he only ended up playing one match, against Blackburne but won it flawless 7-0.

Jose Capablanca – Capablanca, the undisputed master of the Blitz chess, he began his chess at the age of 4. At 13 defeated the Cuban champion, at 18, defeated the US Champion Frank Marshall 15-8. Finally, in 1921, he won the World Championship and ended the Lasker reign and set up himself as the new World Champion which he successfully defended for next 6 years.

BOBBY FISCHER – Fischer, began his career at the age of 14, winning 8 US Championships, at 15, became the youngest Grandmaster and the youngest ever candidate for World Championship. In 1970 he on 20 consecutive matches in “1970 Interzonal”. By 1972, he defeated Boris Spassky to become the World Champion.

Alexander Alekhine – Alexander Alekhine, one of the strongest players of Russia by 16, and strongest player in the world by 22, as mentioned earlier, began his reign by defeating Capablanca in 1927.

Mikhail Botvinnik – He began his reign in 1948 which continued till 1963. He retired in 1970 and devoted himself to development of chess programs and training young Soviet Players.

Paul Morphy – He is considered to be the most gifted chess player. Morphy participated in the first American Chess Congress which he won to become the champion of United States.

Viswanathan Anand – The highest rated player in the world and World Chess Champion, he held the FIDE World Chess Championship from 2000-2002. Anand is one of the six players to cross the 2800 mark. He officially gained the #1 on November 1, 2010. Anand is the most versatile player as he is the only one to win the world championship in many formats including Knockout, Tournament, Match, Rapid, and Blitz.

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Chess Blogs March 12, 2018

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – FEBRUARY 2018

February is celebrated as a month of Love all over the world. So The month of “love” was dedicated to the decor lovers as we came up with the new range of Giant Monstrous Series. These new giant series bring back the good times for our chess buyers who are looking for heavily weighted and long lasting chess Pieces. The Cavalier Chess Set Staunton Series Chess Pieces also had a major presence in the new arrival section throughout the month. For the full scoop on all of the above, plus some other top stories from the past month, hit up the links below.

The 2018 CB Giant Monstrous Series Staunton Chess Pieces in Bud Rosewood & Box Wood

The 2018 CB Giant Monstrous Series Staunton Chess Pieces in Ebony & Box Wood

The Cavalier Chess Set Staunton Series Chess Pieces

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

DGT Starter Kits

We are pleased to announce the Giant Monstrous Series Staunton Chess Pieces heirloom quality chess set exquisitely made from bud rosewood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 6 inches and its base is robust 2.5 inches. This is a huge chess set featuring the magnificently robust and gigantic knight. Know More->

Moving on to The Cavalier Chess Set Staunton Series. These chess pieces are the exact replica of the chess set which was produced by the American company in the 1967 and was approved by The United States Chess Federation. The King proudly stands at 4 inches and its base is robust 1.73 inches. Know More->

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New 1950 Dubrovnik Bobby Fischer Reproduced Chess Set Version 2.0 in Ebonized Boxwood / Box Wood with the 3.6″ King that made an appearance last month is definitely worth checking out. Appropriately weighted these pieces are very stable on board and a pleasure to touch and feel. Know More->

Related: 10 Useful Tips to Take Care of your Chess BoardGetting into a new hobby like playing chess with wooden chess set is an expensive endeavor. Sometimes the cheapest point of entry is a starter kit that perfectly combines a group of items you need to learn about your new hobby. Explore our all-new DGT starter kits here->

And for a blissful ending of the week, check out the video of our Arabian Knight Chess Set uploaded by one of our favorite buyers “Richard”. The video highlights all the hi-gloss finish pieces on wooden red ash burl maple chess board & if you are facing oxidation/white residue problems on your bud rosewood chess pieces then this video is for you. You can follow his tips on how to make your chess pieces shiny at home & fix oxidation, white residue, fungus problems on your bud rosewood chess set.

Here’s an easy fix for all. (By: Richard)

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Chess Blogs February 15, 2018

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – JANUARY 2018

The first month of the year 2018 saw plenty of announcements. But The Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set in Ebony / Antiqued Boxwood undoubtedly takes the cake last month and the fans are lining up to get one. As we get closer to Valentine’s day the calm before the storm has started to settle in. We are already running our massive Valentine’s Day Sale. As we send off the first month of 2018, let’s look back and see what new announcements have been made last month.

Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set in Ebony / Antiqued Boxwood
The Grand Cigar Divan Chess Set from the famous Simpson’s-in-the-Strand
Genuine Leather Chess Board with Built-in Storage in Black Anigre & Red Ash Burl Color
Genuine Leather Roll-up Backgammon Set in Black & Brown Color
Genuine Leather Tic Tac Toe in Black & Brown Color
Genuine Leather Folding Backgammon Set in Black & Brown Color

A bunch of new chess items was announced last month, but none shines brighter than the Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set in Ebony / Antiqued Boxwood. Reproduced 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set’s dark pieces are made of genuine Ebony wood and the light pieces are made of Antiqued Boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.05″ tall with a base diameter of 1.73″. We’ve implemented new antique finish process in this chess set: The new antique finish is accomplished through an innovative four-step process of color and rotational 3-D polishing for a uniform finish. This new antique finish even prevents pieces from cracks and splits. Shop Now>

Next, on the list is The Grand Cigar Divan Chess Set from the famous Simpson’s-in-the-Strand. Reproduced Grand Cigar Divan Chess Set offers a 4.3″ King with a base diameter of 1.6″ and all chess pieces are non-weighted and non-felted as per the original design of the chess set. Shop Now->

Genuine Leather Chess Board with Built-in Storage in Black Anigre & Red Ash Burl Color is Made in India by our adept artisans, this magnificent leather chess board in black anigre & red ash burl color comes with two separate drawers(one for each side), which keeps your chess pieces secure when not playing. Shop Now ->

Genuine Leather Roll-up Backgammon Set in Black & Brown Color => Handmade with the finest leather this roll-up backgammon is super lightweight & wrinkle free(*when folded properly). This set is easy to transport compared to the flat and folding backgammon sets, so you can carry this roll-up backgammon easily to your tournaments, clubs, or next door. The set itself is light and thin for easy folding. Shop Now ->

Genuine Leather Tic Tac Toe in Black & Brown Color => Handmade with top-notch materials this tic tac toe features a stylish fit and finish, with perfectly contrasting wooden squares. Crosses & knots are also made of high-quality wood. Shop Now->

Genuine Leather Folding Backgammon Set in Black & Brown Color => Made from top-notch leather with crisp, clean lines, and features a stylish fit and finish, with perfectly contrasting brown and black stones precisely enveloped with stainless steel. The dices are also made of high quality rigid Stainless steel. Shop Now ->

We’re now into February and getting closer to the President Sale, which kicks off this weekend. So mark the time and start counting down.

Chess Blogs January 31, 2018

15 Life Lessons we can Learn from the Game of Chess!

A chess player is always better prepared to deal with the world. From this game of chess, one learns some critical lessons that can be applied in life also and can lead to victories that are far sweeter than anything achieved on a practical chessboard.

Regular chess players are more intelligent and have more knowledge about everything in general. Playing chess is like playing the game of life. One’s decisions have consequences for the future. We know that each move we make, in life or in a game, determines a unique path for the future.

Both require a smart strategy and a confident sense of leadership to reach successful end goals. This strategy-based board game can teach you a lot about life:

1. How you start a game determines how you will finish it. Play wisely.

2. Learn to spot opportunities. There are often clearly defined lines of success that work well. Learn to see these when they repeat, and take advantage of them.

3. Try to simplify the things.

4. Sometimes you get stuck in a position known in chess as zugzwang: where whichever move you make is a bad one. This situation occurs sometimes in our life too.

5. When someone makes a move that you are not able to understand, don’t waste your time reading more into it than you need to. Sometimes people just make silly moves – they are not important.

6. Don’t get pinned down. Where something more cherished cannot be brought into play because it is stuck behind something trivial, make every effort to get it into the game – as soon as possible.

7. Be flexible. If the things do not go as you planned them – adjust and continue.

8. Never rest on your laurels or what you did last time for the problem. Keep thinking, looking for new opportunities and trying to generate new ideas.You cannot solve the same problem with old solutions.

9. Keep calm and move slowly.

10. Replace wishful thinking with action.

11. Don’t be overly impressed with lofty words or titles. Just focus on your goal and do everything possible to achieve it.

12. If you lose, do so graciously and try to learn at least one important lesson.

13. Appraise your position honestly. If it is bad, do something about it – if it is good, make it even better.

14. Don’t get swept up by distractions.

15. Keep your options open and always have an escape route.

Have a great life and keep playing chess…

Chess Blogs January 8, 2018

Journey of 2017 – A Decade of Dominance

Our Reproduction category has now 111 unique chess sets compared to 77 at the end of 2016. We are grateful that you appreciate the hard work we put into our unique reproductions and we hope to do even better in 2018.

It was a busy year indeed as evident by the 50+ new chess sets and as many as 1200 genuine customer reviews that appeared on our home page.

Our Facebook page and Instagram accounts have been quite active too, so follow us on them to stay up-to-date with the latest releases, events, contests, offers, and promotions.

We hope to get off to a flying start in the year 2018 with our recently launched 1940 Soviet Club Chess Set. We are also going to launch more reproductions in the Q1 & Q2 of 2018. So, we hope you will stick around to witness all the new stuff we will bring to the chess world.

Happy New Year to all of you and thank you for being with us and we hope to remain your preferred chess store in 2018.

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Chess Blogs December 7, 2017

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – November 2017

Month November was all about the Black Friday deals & new range of Spanish chess boards. Veneer chessboards use much less of the deluxe hardwood so they are lightweight and hence easy to carry. Moreover their finish and quality are much better. As usual, links to all of these chess boards can be found below.

Sapele & Sycamore with Coordinates Matte Finish Chess Board
Black Died Poplar & White Erable with Matte Finish Chess Board
Blue Ash Burl & White Erable Hi-Gloss Finish Chess Board
Sapele & Sycamore with Matte Finish Chess Board
Grey Ash Burl & White Erable Hi-Gloss Finish Chess Board
Teak & Sycamore Matte Finish Chess Board

Last month the spotlights were primarily on the Spanish chess boards and it’s no surprise that these chess boards are probably one of the best chess boards we’ve ever launched. This classic 20″ wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Sapele (dark) and Sycamore (light) veneer* this chess board features a matte finish.

Wooden Deluxe Sapele & Sycamore with Coordinates

Coming on to the Wooden Deluxe Black Died Poplar & White Erable with Matte Finish Chess Board, this board is available in two most popular sizes 55″ & 60″.

Made in Spain – This classic 22″ wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Crafted from Blue Ash Burl (dark) and White Erable (light) veneer* this chess board features a hi-gloss finish. Shop Here ->

Moving ahead to Sapele & Sycamore with Matte Finish Chess Board. This classic 20″ wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Sapele (dark) and Sycamore (light) veneer* this chess board features a matte finish. Shop Here ->

Moving on to Grey Ash Burl & White Erable Hi-Gloss Finish Chess Board. This classic 22″ wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Crafted from Grey Ash Burl (dark) and White Erable (light) veneer* this chess board features a hi-gloss finish. Shop Here ->

Last but not least is the Teak & Sycamore Matte Finish Chess Board. This classic 22″ wooden chess board is finest of the chess board a chess player or collector can have. Crafted from Teak (dark) and Sycamore (light) veneer* this chess board features a matte finish. Shop Here ->

Lastly, you will be pleased to hear that we are going to launch Mega Christmas Sale at our website on 09 Dec 2017, so stay tuned with us for the bunch of amazing offers this Christmas season! Subscribe our newsletter today. 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 Blogs November 9, 2017

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – October 2017

We’re now knee-deep into the Holiday season & we’ve started the holiday sale early this time. Two chess sets were announced last month, but Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Series Chess Set shines brighter than any of our chess set recently launched. Check out the complete list of the new arrivals from the past month to make sure you haven’t missed anything important.

Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Series Chess Set
Combo of Old Vintage English Staunton Series Chess Pieces in Dyed wood & Box Wood with Wooden Board & Storage Box
Smoking Pipes
New Toddler Toys

Reproduced 1961 Soviet Championship Series Chess Set asserted it’s dominance over the best sellers section last month. This wonderful chess set has been used in the tournament of 1961 Soviet Championship. Some of the world’s greatest Grandmasters like Mikhail Tal, Viktor Korchnoi & Boris Spassky have played with this chess set. The King proudly stands at 4.25″ tall with a base diameter of 1.73″ Shop Now ->

Vintage English Staunton Series Chess Pieces in 3″ also made its debut and gathered a lot of fan attention. Like it’s predecessor it also comes with free extra queens. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted by adding a stud of lead within the base for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Shop Now ->

We’ve introduced a plethora of finest quality wooden smoking pipes. Most of our smoking pipes are handcrafted in briar hence it is the most popular wood type for making smoking pipes these days. Briarwood is naturally resistant to fire and it has the ability to absorb moisture. Know More ->

Over and out at camp Toddler Toys, we’ve added some new organic toddler toys. Compliant with International Toy Safety Standards. Explore here ->

The year 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of Chessbazaar & our team is dedicatedly working on the 10th-anniversary chess set. Our few chess sets set the gold standard in their first decade and we are just getting started. “The best is yet to come.” but our 10th-anniversary special edition chess set availability will be limited to few at least initially.

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 to your email by signing up to our newsletter.

Chess Blogs October 26, 2017

“Chess as Art, Science, and Sport” Quote in Brief

We categories the activities into three categories — Painting as art, Physics as science, Football as sport— but if we talk about chess, then it can be plausibly be seen as all three, each with its own conventions. Chess action can be striking, systematic, or strategic. The former world champion Anatoly Karpov claimed in an oft-quoted remark that “chess is everything— art, science, and sport.”

Let’s see to what extent is this quote valid!

Chess as ART: Chess has got its own style, beautiful moves, and combinations. As the art of beautiful poetry creates magic all around, a Chessmaster also possesses the equal creativity. The way the chess masters moves his chess pieces and turns the game in his favor is absolutely artistic. Best chess games are not only limited to the stage, where it is performed but it is saved as lifetime memory in the minds of the player as well as the audience. Great chess games are breathtaking work of art and where much beauty is found in the elegance of a perfect and inescapable solution to a complex problem. Solving such problems making beautiful combinations is deeply gratifying and reveals aesthetic satisfaction. Combinations are the poetry of the game; they are to Chess what melody is to music. And these combinations can be purely regarded as art.

Chess as SCIENCE: About half of the greatest chess players in the world had mathematical or scientific backgrounds. Some people assert that there is always the best chess move in every position. Finding that perfect move involves a powerful logic behind it and that shows about its scientific approach. In the chess world, as in science, knowledge is acquired socially. As games are won and lost, newly “correct” and “objective” approaches to the game are discovered, and advice is reframed. This model suggests that chess theory is metaphorically likened to a science with experimental tests. Advancement depends on challenges over the board. Players participate in local and extended networks of knowledge but always based on the recognition of community. Innovation is necessary for grandmasters to dethrone their predecessors; the tactical and strategic approach considers chess as Science.

Chess as SPORTS: Anatoly Karpov remarked, “Chess is a cruel type of sport. In it, the weight of victory and defeat lies on the shoulders of one man. . . . When you play well and lose, it’s terrible.” Sports means competition. Like the world of Sports, chess games are also competitive. Why is chess so competitive? It is because of the various competitions organized by chess clubs and various chess tournaments held in different parts of the world. Players in tournaments can gain or lose rating points that measure their skill in comparison to other players. Ratings range from zero (novices start with an assumed rating of 600 but can lose rating points) to over 2800 for a top grandmaster. A rating locates one in a competitive hierarchy and determines in which tournaments one can participate and in which division one can play. Chess is famously an activity of the mind, with only the slightest movement of light wood pieces. But when we have lengthy games then bodily stress is also involved and the person needs to be physically sound as in other Sports activities.

With all these points mentioned above, we can say that the quote “chess is everything— art, science, and sport” by former world champion Anatoly Karpov proves to be valid.

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