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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 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 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

Reproduced Romanian-Hungarian National Tournament Chess Set

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Reproduced Historic 1929 Barcelona “Joc Catalan” Chess Set

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Wooden Chess Board Ebony Sheesham Wood

The Arabian Knight Series Artisan Staunton Chess Pieces

Antique Circa 1870-1900 Staunton Series Chess Pieces

Antique Circa 1870-1900 Staunton Series Chess Pieces

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Happy Chess Playing!

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Chess Blogs July 4, 2017

MONTHLY ROUND-UP – JUNE 2017

June of 2017 is now behind us and it brought some interesting chess sets. A bunch of new chess sets was announced last month, but none shines brighter than the Reproduced 1930s-70s Hastings Chess Congress Set Version 2.0. It was certainly the hottest set in our new arrival section over the past month. A few other announcements also took place last month – The 1950s Soviet (Russian) Latvian Reproduced Chess Set, The CB Grandmaster Staunton Series Chess Set, The War Admiral Luxury Series Chess Set, American Chess Magazine, Reproduced 1960s Ultimate Russian World Chess Championship (Soviet Era) Chess Set.

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

Reproduced 1930s-70s Hastings Chess Congress Set Version 2.0
The 1950s Soviet (Russian) Latvian Reproduced Chess Set in Stained Crimson
The CB Grandmaster Staunton Series Chess Set
The War Admiral Luxury Series Chess Set
American Chess Magazine
Reproduced 1960s Ultimate Russian World Chess Championship (Soviet Era) Chess Set

Reproduced 1930s-70s Hastings Chess Congress Set Version 2.0 easily dominated our list of best-selling chess sets. Some customer’s felt that some pieces in our previous repro were not an accurate reproduction, so we heard to our customer’s opinion(especially Michael Ladzinski) and respected their verdict by bringing a closest possible replica. The new version features a significantly improved knight, King, Rook & Pawn. The Reproduced 1930s-70s Hastings Chess Congress Set V2.0 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.

Reproduced 1930s-70s Hastings Chess Congress Set

Presenting you a chess set in a color that has no equal, reproduced Old Soviet Latvian Series chess set is now available in stunning stained crimson & natural boxwood. The Latvian chess set in the red finish is simply gorgeous and exquisitely striking, therefore each piece is carved with meticulous care.

This tournament sized chess set “The CB Grandmaster Series” 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. The CB Grandmaster Series 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.

The CB Grandmaster Staunton Series Chess Set

The King proudly stands at 4.4 inches and its base is robust 1.7 inches. This is a luxury design featuring the magnificently robust and peculiar knight. The War Admiral Luxury Series Chess Set. Dark chess pieces are exquisitely crafted in bud rosewood. Because of its rarity, bud rosewood chess pieces are the primary choice of many chess enthusiasts. Bud rosewood is an alluring wood and probably the most admired wood for luxury chess sets.

American Chess Magazine Issue #3 is now available for purchase.

Reproduced 1960s Ultimate Russian World Chess Championship (Soviet Era) Chess Set

Meanwhile, Reproduced 1960s Ultimate Russian World Chess Championship (Soviet Era) Chess Set is still the king of Russian-Soviet Collection. Wide base and superb size proportioning from the king to the pawn exhibits true intricate craftsmanship work. Along with the intricate craftsmanship, what makes this reproduction so unique is how it feels in your hand. The set is entirely handmade in India and weighted for prodigious hand-feel and a very nice thud on the wooden chess board.

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.

Top 5 trending chess sets of June 2017

The Reykjavik Championship Series Reproduced Chess Pieces

Antique Circa 1870-1900 Staunton Series Chess Pieces

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Desert Gold Chess Men Set in Sheesham & Box Wood with Board

Wooden Chess Board Ebony Sheesham Wood 23″ – 60 mm

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

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

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Happy Chess Playing!

Monthly Review February 8, 2016

Monthly Round-up – Jan 2016

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

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

Dubrovnik version 2.0 chess in stained crimson

Limited edition Dubrovnik chess set

Minimalist borderless chess boards

1849 version 2.0 in ebony & box wood

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

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

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

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

Minimalist Wooden Borderless Chess Board

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

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