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Chess Blogs June 7, 2018

Monthly Round-Up – May 2018

Yet another month is behind us and our 11th Anniversary Sale dominated the chess community over the past month. First and foremost we want to thank you, everyone, for choosing us. Our 11th Anniversary Sale was jam-packed with many exciting offers and we’ve also launched a couple of other chess sets – The Antique 19th Century Early Staunton Chess Set & The Iconic Drueke Vintage Edition Chess Pieces. For more on these, click on the links below.

The Reproduced Drueke Vintage Edition Chess Pieces
The Antique 19th Century Early Staunton Chess Set

Last month the spotlights were primarily on the Reproduced Drueke Vintage Edition chess pieces exquisitely made from ebony wood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.05 inches and its base is robust 1.73 inches. This is a captivated design featuring the magnificently robust and remarkable knight. The carving and the design of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the eyes, nostrils, and details around the mane. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade ebony wood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine. Shop Now->

The Antique 19th Century Early Staunton Chess Set in Ebony & Antiqued Boxwood with King Side Stamping also made its debut and gathered a lot of fan attention. The king is 3.38 inches high and its base is a robust 1.6 inches. The chess set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. This antique chess set was produced in early 19th Century. The set was beautiful in its functionality yet easy to be produced in large scale. The pieces were rugged with heavy stable bases which did not tumble easily. The rooks were turned to look solid castles, the pawns were minimalist but refined, the bishops had simple miters. The design of the set was somewhat similar to 1849 chess set. There are many variations in the design available now but most of these have been derived from the original Staunton design. 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 to your email by sign-up to our newsletter. See you again next month!

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 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->

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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)

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 sign-up to our newsletter.

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 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.

Monthly Review October 7, 2017

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – Sep 2017

Month September of 2017 was dominated by three chess sets. The first was Mustang Series. Mustang series is our premium offering since the St. Petersburg came around. Second one on the list is Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set & last is Special Edition St. Petersburg Luxury Artisan Series Chess Set. 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.

The CB Mustang Series Chess Set

Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set in Lacquer Finished

Special Edition St. Petersburg Luxury Artisan Series Chess Set in Bud Rose / Box Wood (lacquered)

First and foremost on the list is The CB Mustang Series Chess Set. It comes as no surprise that over 50 chess players have already purchased the Mustang Series to show their enthusiasm for the luxury chess sets. The King comes with two beauteous king finials(each side) & proudly stands at 4.4 inches and its base is robust 1.9 inches. Changing the king finials is a quick and easy job. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and solitary knight. The knights are precision-crafted. We designed and focus tested over 30 variations before finalizing the mane of the knight, it perfectly matches the design. Such crafting process requires prior analysis on the wood material before it is sent for processing. Know More >

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The CB Mustang Series Chess Set in Bud Rose / Box Wood - 4.4" King with Storage Box

Next on the list is Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set in Lacquer Finished. This set also got plenty of attention last month. King proudly stands at 3.85″ tall with a base diameter of 1.57″. The lathe work on the each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the elegant curves on Knights. There are 4 cuts in the turrets of the rook. Like the Russian/Soviet chess sets, the balls on the bishops are of opposite color. All chess pieces have a very wide base which adds another interesting dimension to the set. know More>

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Limited Edition Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set in Lacquer Finished Stained Crimson Boxwood

Special Edition St. Petersburg Luxury Artisan Series Chess Set in Bud Rose / Box Wood (lacquered). The King proudly stands at 4.2 inches and its base is robust 1.8 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and curved knight. The carving and the design of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the curved neck, eyes, nostrils, teeth and, craftsmanship around the mane. The design of the other pieces is also highly outstanding that allow the set to truly stand out. Each chessmen is carefully handcrafted in India and takes some influences from the Arabian Knight Series. The finial of the king is inspired from the golden dome of Saint Isaac’s Cathedral which dominates the Russia’s rebel city St Petersburg skyline. Know More>

Ten years. That’s how long it’s been since our first customer bought the travel chess set from us. We still remember the buzz of excitement in the office as we processed and delivered this order. At that time, we had very few products in our catalog. But each of those was designed with a lot of thought and crafted with much love and attention to detail. We have grown manifold since then – we now have 300+ distinctive designs, a 50+ strong team, a larger office and multiple warehouses – but we still put in the same care while choosing our designs, and we feel the same excitement every time we launch the new set!

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.”

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 sign-up to our newsletter.

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Chess Blogs September 11, 2017

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – AUG 2017

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 2017.

As usual, links to all of these chess sets can be found below.

The Australian War Memorial Reproduced Chess Set by ACF
The Smokey Staunton Series Chess Set in Rose Wood
The Championship Series Staunton Chess Set in Ebonized Boxwood

The Australian War Memorial Reproduced Chess Set by Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) is the reproduction of a set produced in 1916 in Australia. This set is made up of ebonized boxwood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.5 inches and its base is a robust 1.5 inches. Both kings are stamped with A.C.F logo on their base. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in ebonized boxwood. Shop Now ->

The Smokey Staunton Series is made up of rosewood and boxwood. The King proudly stands at 3.8 inches and its base is robust 1.6 inches. The dark chess pieces are made of rosewood and the opposing pieces are made up of boxwood which is traditionally used for white side. Shop Now ->

The Championship Series Magnus Carlsen Chess Set in Staunton pattern has been specifically designed for chess tournament/club players. The set features a Tournament standard 3.75″ King with a base diameter of 1.61 inches. This chess set 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 fast chess games in tournaments/clubs or regular home and school play. It’s a chess set that is truly like no other.

The Championship Series Staunton Chess Set

Ten years. That’s how long it’s been since our first customer bought the travel chess set from us. We still remember the buzz of excitement in the office as we processed and delivered this order. At that time, we had very few products in our catalog. But each of those was designed with a lot of thought and crafted with much love and attention to detail. We have grown manifold since then – we now have 300+ distinctive designs, a 50+ strong team, a larger office and multiple warehouses – but we still put in the same care while choosing our designs, and we feel the same excitement every time we launch the new set!

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.”

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 sign-up to our newsletter.

Chess Blogs August 7, 2017

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – JULY 2017

Another month went by and it was definitely dominated by Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set. Our live customer support has been overflowing from the last month and almost every second buyer is asking for 2.0 version of Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set. A few other notable announcements last month include Camouflaged I & II Series, Carbon Fiber Series, The Empire II Luxury Series. If you have missed the launches or are simply looking for an orderly recap, the table below should be for your interest.

Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set

Camouflaged I & II Series

Carbon Fiber Series

The Empire II Luxury Series

Last month the spotlights were primarily on the Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set and it’s no surprise that our this reproduction is probably one of the best reproductions we’ve ever launched. This chess set is reproduced in collaboration with “Michael Ladzinski“, one of the greatest chess collectors in the chess world. This popular set is the rage of tournament players in Hungary and Romania. It’s refreshing to see these style pieces used in place of the mundane FIDE golden rosewood pieces in the Hungarian and Romanian tournaments. A great set for tournament, blitz or home play and a “must have” set for any chess collector.

Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set

Camouflaged Series also made its debut and gathered a lot of fan attention. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Chess pieces are meticulously hand crafted from the finest grade boxwood and available in 2 variants. Shop Now ->

The Single Staunton Camouflaged Series

We’ve also launched a Carbon Fiber Series. All chess pieces are expertly carved and weighted for fantastic hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board. Chess pieces have thick green felts which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board.

The Single Staunton Carbon Fiber Series Chess Pieces

Another noteworthy announcement is The Empire II Luxury Series Staunton Chess Set. This chess set exquisitely made from ebony wood and natural boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.6 inches and its base is robust 1. 8 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and remarkable knight.

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.

Top 5 trending chess sets of July 2017