May of 2019 was kicked off with one of the most exciting releases so far this year – Plastic chess pieces. Our plastic series chess pieces category immediately sparked a lot of interest among chess fans due to its low price & high value. And while we’re on the subject of chess pieces, few other announcements also took place last month – 1851 V2.0, Marshal, Pre-Hartson, The Ancient Indian Warrior. We have also launched some new Spanish chess boards along the way. For those of you who didn’t have enough time – you can get more details on each launch below.
Reproduced 1851 Morphy Chess Set V2.0
Reproduced Antique 1900 Marshal Staunton Pattern Chess Set
1885 Pre-Hartston Staunton Pattern Chess Set
Antique Series French Regency Chess Pieces
The Traditional Indian Hand Carving Chess Pieces
Wooden Deluxe Santos Palisander pr & Sycamore
Wooden Deluxe Black Dyed Poplar & Sycamore
Wooden Deluxe Black Dyed Poplar & Olive
Last month the spotlights were primarily on the plastic series chess pieces. This category is for buyers with a tight budget. These beautiful high-quality plastic chess sets are cheap yet sturdy as they are waterproof and sun resistant up to some extent. So you can enjoy your game wherever you want without the fear of damaging the chess set, unlike the wooden chess pieces. The plastic pieces that we offer come with both non-weighted and Quadruple weighted with the size ranging from 3” to 4.1” king size. Know more>>
Chess Carnival 2018 was jam-packed with the reproductions but none shines brighter than the sequel of 1849 Staunton Chess Set, the reproduction of 1851 Staunton Pattern Chess Set V2.0 with “Morphy” knights. The Morphy knights have pronounced jowls as compared to other designs of knights. The king in the set is 4.4″ high and the set comes with 34 pieces including 2 extra queens. A rook and a knight in each side come with kingside stamping which was a norm with Staunton chess sets at that time. Know More>>
Next on the list is the Ancient Indian warrior Staunton luxury series chess set. This artistic chess set is handcrafted with precision and care in genuine ebony wood and antiqued boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4″ tall with a base diameter of 1.8 inches. The set comes with free extra queens for effortless pawn promotion. Pieces have unique rings and thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. Know More>>
Surely you have seen this chess set before but not in a wooden avatar. chessbazaar® proudly presents the reproduction of the 1900 Marshal Staunton pattern chess set. Reproduced Antique 1900 Marshal Staunton Pattern chess set is handcrafted in genuine ebony wood and antiqued boxwood. The King is 3.75″ high(Tournament Size) with a base diameter of 1.69 inches. Handcrafted in India, by the passionate designers of chessbazaar whose wish is to present you with the most wonderful reproduction of Antique 1900 Marshal Staunton Pattern Chess Set Know More>>
Moving on to the antique 1885 Pre-Hartston Staunton Pattern Chess Set. This chess set is handcrafted in genuine ebony wood and antiqued boxwood. The King proudly stands at 4.5″ tall with a base diameter of 1.92 inches. Our team of expert carvers put their hearts into the smallest little details of this chess set and have closely worked to bring out this revised reproduction as perfect as it can be. The result of this hard work of these master craftsmen is a truly wonderful design and a masterpiece which any connoisseur will admire. Know more>>
Reproduced Antique Series French Regency Chess Pieces also made its debut and gathered a lot of fan attention. The hand carving on each chess piece around the shank is noteworthy, especially the unique collar rings on the king, queen, bishop and marvelous vertical lines on the rooks. The design of the knight is also highly outstanding. They are meticulously handcrafted from the finest grade bud rosewood and polished by hand to give it a rich and long-lasting shine Know More>>
The Traditional Indian Hand Carving Chess Set is an excellent non-Staunton set, mainly for its excellent value and exquisite design. Featuring the finest aspects of Indian hand-carving on each chess piece is noteworthy, especially the unique king & queen and marvelous miter cut on the bishops. ll chess pieces have a taller height which adds another interesting dimension to the set. Pieces are natural weighted and have thick green felts, which precisely envelops the base of each chessmen for smooth movement on the chess board. The carving and turning the quality of the knight are quite spectacular, look closely at the ball, eyes, and craftsmanship below the ball. Know More>>
Last but not the least, our new Spanish chess boards have also been soaking up the spotlight. Veneer chessboards use much less of the deluxe hardwood in their construction and this reliable construction method is much more consistent, so wastage and defects tend to be a lot less making the chessboards less expensive. These chessboards have sharp corners from all edges with a matte finish on the top surface of it, hence matte surface will protect the chessboard from finger smudges & scratches. Know More>>
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Read More:
1.History, Openings, and Strategy of Chess by Steven Connolly
2. The Staunton Design – Its evolution and a bit of history.
