1972 Fischer-Spassky Reproduction Chess - Chessbazaar - Staunton Chess Collection - 3.75" King

[@SurenAghabekyan]

You are really a pro in choosing best camera angles ;)

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a lot! I am just a beginner at this whole filming thing, I hope to get better over time!

[@saidbakr]

It's great to regard a plastic set in the comparison.

[@aungsitookyaw907]

i like your videos. And both of the pawn designs in this video are extremely beautiful.

[@MichaelPadillaBaws]

Thank you for these videos that you make. Outstanding camera quality and detailed overview of the sets.

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a bunch, I try, I am hoping to improve over time

[@gilbertrios5283]

Thanks for the review... Alot of detail in those wood knights.. I also have the Spassky Fischer 1972 set in rosewood, it's my first high end set and it's very beautiful and I like it alot! Cheers!

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you for commenting! I like this set too! It's a good size and very versatile!

[@outdoorswithunclesergey6293]

Good video, like always. Thank you :-)

[@AlSuChess]

I am really happy to see everyone enjoying the video and leaving such encouraging and positive comments! I wanted to mention that the case being demonstrated towards the end of the video can be obtained on amazon and measures at 12" by 8" by 3.5" and the fit for this set is just barely enough. If you have a nice set and it's not very large, then this case would work well for you. If you have a larger set then you may want to consider finding a slightly larger case. Amazon link to the case: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GAFNNQ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Iazzaboyce]

Knights will always have slight differences because they are individually carved by hand. It's likely each set will comprise of knights made by the same carver and be selected to match. However, it is impossible to make them identical. Personally, I like it this way and those knights are well carved and a really nice design.

[@AlSuChess]

I agree, the knights are always for that reason so variable between different sets. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@jojonokimyonabouken7615]

Feels like you have a chess set for every piece I have haha

[@AlSuChess]

I try to show people whatever I come across, some things are definitely harder to come across than others for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@armandcordova44]

Hi Alex, Good review again. I like the way you compare your recent purchase with another set of pieces. It highlights the similarities and the differences of both sets. You are right about gilded, being coated with a golden color. Probably done to make it more attractive, or look more valuable? I think the quality of the pieces from Chessbazaar is good, and their customer service is great. I was planning to get from them the Fischer-Spassky pieces, but I opted and purchased the Empire Staunton instead. Keep up the good reviews, and I look forward to the next one.

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a bunch! I am always happy to hear people enjoying my videos! The Empire Staunton is very nice, you made a good choice for sure!

[@aden4043]

Nice video!

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Faradiddle]

Interesting video.

[@Bob31415]

Great video. Personally my favorite set is the Chavet B210 used in the 1990 World Championship. I own the reproduction from Chess Empire.

[@AlSuChess]

That's great man! I would have to check it out! Thanks for watching!

[@Bob31415]

@@AlSuChess You're welcome. Thank you!

[@kalashchessaddict]

Good luck with your channel you are doing a great job!I see that you started the channel almost in the same time I did :)

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a lot!! I am happy people enjoy the videos, gives me motivation to do more

[@kalashchessaddict]

@@AlSuChess Yes it's true , I have another youtube channel beside this dedicated to chess and I can say that most of the times the only motivation that I had and made me keep going was the comments and positive feedback that I received.Some channels are rising very fast others will take time , but in both cases it needs a good quality content and I can say that you already have that. I sub to you hope it helps in the long term!

[@tvens8567]

Hey! Love your content. Your video about chess boards actually came right as I was debating whether to get the folding walnut board. Could you maybe sometime in the future review chess clocks?

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks a lot for the positive comment, always appreciated. I am also glad that this video was helpful to you, that's what's it all about. I'll definitely look into different clocks and see what I can get me hands on!

[@PiezasdeAjedrez]

It's good that you have the Antiqued ones! I couldn't find yet a reproduction with King-side stamping like the original :/

[@AlSuChess]

I haven't seen any Fischer-Spassky sets with kingside stamping, I'll take a look, maybe I'll find something! Thanks for watching!

[@AlSuChess]

I looked around and asked some people for you! chessantiques.com/product/1972-fischer-spassky-chess-pieces/?fbclid=IwAR19kqdr_MBxSNKq6QRAIc7tWTtz0Ts61dgrP2QjIPWplZ7PMhrogQLLtf0

[@jeremiahgrey5121]

My first thought when I saw one of the knights was curving more to one side was “odd that a high end chess set would be so noticeably off center”. But after you showed that this is the case for all of the knights, I assume now that it is completely intentional, in that, since most will grab the piece with their right hand, the curve slightly leftward on the piece will allow more room for the thumb to comfortably fit on the right side. What are your thoughts?

[@obcl8569]

That pistol case hack is pure GENIUS. A fraction of the cost and tenfold protection. 10/10. Too bad I just splurged on a nice HoS wooden case lolol Bought it for a Fischer Spassky 72 wooden set so I'll be curious to see how it compares to the CB one you have there.

[@AlSuChess]

I think you can still get a pistol case like that, a friend actually recommended it to me. I would go with a slightly larger one though, otherwise the pieces are a little too crammed, even this Fischer Spassky. I still keep them in the case, it's just that the fit is a little tight. I don't know how usual it is to keep chess pieces in the pistol cases though, not sure how people would look at you if you brought it to a large chess event.

[@denisdooley1540]

I use humidors. Although they are veneered cedar, I think it's just a beautiful as the solid fine wood chess boxes at a fraction of the price

[@Ekis86]

Could you set the pieces up on the board and show a quick opening? Nice to see them being played with when you review :)

[@AlSuChess]

sure! I'll be sure to incorporate some in my next videos!

[@Ekis86]

@@AlSuChess Thanks :) Are you going for NOJs Dubrovnik or Best chessmen ever soon? :)

[@AlSuChess]

@@Ekis86 it will largely depend upon what I can get my hands on. Great chess set video in the works now.

[@Yornek1]

@@AlSuChess Hey bro, nice video and nice set. Another nice set that came a little before this one is the Zagreb '59. One love, Jamaica.

[@AlSuChess]

@@Yornek1 For sure man, the Zagreb '59 is a great set all around, Thanks for watching, be sure to stay tuned for more content!

[@TedMcMahon-ps5rf]

I didn't buy one yet because the various manufacturers offer about a dozen choices in different sizes and they all look good...

[@shy4440]

1. From where did you purchase antique plastic set? 2. Did you put some wax on the plastic pieces? They are shining🙂

[@DarrellGregory]

Nice review, i think House of Staunton got closer with their Reykjavik Series plastic pieces, than the ones they labeled as Fischer-Spassky.

[@AlSuChess]

Interesting, I wonder why the discrepancy.

[@tank.4496]

Yes you're right, I have the Reykjavik plastic set.

[@t0dd000]

I love this particular style (the Reykjavik). It's my favorite, go-to, workman chess set. I have the plastic. There is always an emphasis on this store being heavily weighted. Or there seems to be. Which makes me happy. That wooden knight you have is done so well. Awesome.

[@denisdooley1540]

This is why I clicked on this video. I was wondering what the difference was.

[@-johnny-deep-]

Great idea to use a pistol case! And it's MUCH cheaper than any typical chess set box you can buy. Now, what's this Fischer-Spassky plastic set at HOS? I only see ones named "Fischer" (without the Spassky), and the king looks different on those than on the set you show.

[@AlSuChess]

Yeah the case is really nice! I just wish it was a little bit bigger! The one in the video, pieces are a bit snug. You may be right, the plastic set may be a Fischer without spassky. I would have to look into that to be sure. Thanks for watching as always!

[@savaspourouti173]

Great review and excellent idea comparing to other sets of the same reproduction type. I recently also bought this Chess Bazaar set in antiqued Boxwood and my thoughts overall mirrors yours. Yes the Knights overall seemed a bit on the bigger side, so its not just me, and your Knights are the same as mine in that the head/snout shape of the Knights is also quite elongated compared to other Fischer Spassky Knights where the length of the head/snout pretty much lines up with the bust. I don't mind the antiqued look, quite a nice look overall and for the price as you said a good qulaity set.

[@AlSuChess]

Congrats on your purchase, I've had a chance to play with this set and I think the pieces are balanced well and can endure both slow and faced paced games pretty well. I think if I didn't have all these other sets to compare to, I wouldn't be as picky about small things.

[@markn3586]

I haven't experienced this with my version of this chess set that I bought from USCF a long time ago, but....the deep crenulations on the rooks were always a weak point with this set. Over the years I've seen a lot of rooks in tournaments with one or two of the peaks missing. I suspect a dropped rook that lands on its top causes this issue.

[@AlSuChess]

That's an excellent point about the rooks, I will be sure to mention this detail in one of my future videos!

[@Jon-es-i6o]

Was that match where Fischer stormed off unable to concentrate, claiming Spassky was cheating due too his squeaking chair?

[@ericb252]

Really nice to see different vendors chess products. How does the quality compare on the wood pieces?

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks Eric! I think the overall quality of the wood is high, especially for the low price. I am not entirely sure about the yellowish tint to the light pieces, it's a little more vivid than I am generally used to. Other than that, fine pieces, not imperfections.

[@ericb252]

@@AlSuChess its really helpful to hear this. Perhaps it's because they use subpar lacquer application. I got the same impression from the pictures but thank you showing us an honest review !

[@johnysummer9194]

i love the fischer spassky design!

[@AlSuChess]

Thank you I do as well!

[@TK-mj9rd]

I like your videos they're pretty interesting. I will say however that I think if you can keep the videos a bit more concise, in the 10-15 minute range that would be ideal. For example I find myself skipping the first 2-3 minutes to get to the review. Other times the explanation for a specific feature goes on a little longer than it needs to. I'll FF a few seconds to get to the next segment/piece/item (I'm talking in general on the videos, I've watched a handful so far). Keep up the good work!

[@AlSuChess]

Thanks for the positive feedback, I'll definitely take into account!

[@pawnslinger1]

I like the plastic set better. Better color and better shape.

[@goodboyringo9716]

The black bishop looks taller than the tan bishop. at time 6:20 The black knight at time 5:03 looks like it has a right lean to it. Not being straight up.

[@AlSuChess]

You are absolutely right and I too, often see these variations between the pieces in many sets, some minor, some more noticeable! Thanks for being detail oriented!

[@SCHRUBBE1966]

I have French made one. But the kings are 4.75 . Nice home play set

[@markjulius2006]

Why is it that when you get extra pieces, it's always a queen? Do manufacturers assume if you're going to lose a piece, it's going to be a queen? Why not get one queen and one king? I'm confused.

[@patrick6190]

It’s for promoting a pawn, usually the pawn is promoted to a queen and on rare occasions the original queen is still on the board so a second one is nice to have.

[@Kubooxooki]

"If you're getting a chess set that's $200 you probably don't know how the pieces move." That totally cracked me up 😂 This video is my desert after a long day at work. Thanks so much for your content.

[@AlSuChess]

Lol, I said that? Sometimes I feel like I ramble on without realizing what I am saying! I appreciate the comments and the likes wither way and will continue making chess content as long as people want to see it!

[@chriswalker810]

Reykjavik plastic set is the one that resembles the Fischer Spassky set. The plastic set in your video. Is a common China triple weighted set. In name only and has nothing to do with the set used in 1972. I got my Fischer Spassky set from Royal Chess Mall for $80 @ the time. I am not a fan of antiqued Boxwood. Most don't do it right. It looks fake and not natural. I just go with plain Boxwood and over time it will age like it should naturally.

[@AlSuChess]

I agree with you entirely on the look of the antique boxwood not looking too normal. It's an attempt kind of like faded jeans, true antique will always look nicer. Thats a great price on a Fischer Spassky Set Chris! I might have to check Royal Chess Mall out myself! Thanks!

[@fr0d0scious]

Love that chess set. Shame about the tumeric dye 😂

[@deepakashwinshah8161]

I require 500 sets in wooden chess coins only, in very attractive and antique designs and not normal designs. King 4"+

[@renannascimento2423]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mjgg07]

The plastic chess set is not the same chess set.

[@IO23777]

Why does no one appraise the 'Jaques of London pieces' - Are they so bad?

[@AlSuChess]

I think they are wonderful pieces, just a lot more expensive and less common. Trust me, if I come across some Jaques of London pieces, I'll be sure to do a review on them.

[@theshadow3001]

It's Unique look at it that way

[@forgottenman749]

I own over five chess sets of between $100.00 and $200.00 and I know how to move every piece. Are you insinuating that people who buy moderately inexpensive chess sets don’t know how to play? I just need to let you know I’m not going to use my $3500.00 air loom chess set for everyday play. Just saying.

[@AlSuChess]

No I would not assume anything like that, neither would I mean to come across like someone who would make assumptions like that, but sometimes I'll ramble on unfiltered. Chess bazaar does send instructions on how to play chess when you order chess pieces through them, regardless of the price which I personally find interesting, considering other chess distributors don't seem to do the same. From one angle it makes total sense to receive instructions on playing chess with a purchase of chess pieces, and you would think every chess distributor should follow those guidelines, but at the same time say you ordered a one of a kind $1000 set and you get instructions on how to move pieces, I personally find it weird, comical. For the same reason cheaper chess boards come with engraved notation, but generally more expensive chess boards don't, probably because they assume that if you are ordering a custom sized $400 chess board, you probably don't need notations on the side. But no, I wouldn't assume anything about the players or their ability to play chess.

[@denisdooley1540]

@@AlSuChess I had this discussion on a collectors group. I don't think it's so much that they do or don't know how to figure out notation without the alpha numericals on the board so much as you don't want to put letters and numbers all over a fine piece of furniture, honestly. You can get a nice wood analysis board for $100 give or take it. Use that and let the $400+ board look pretty.

[@AlSuChess]

@@denisdooley1540 Yeah that makes sense! So far I only have several boards so my perspective comes mainly from a small inventory.