Chess Sets - a look at my collection

Here are my chess sets that I have collected from travels.
They were selected because they represent the countries from where they were made. Sets are from Mexico, Greece, Romania, Turkey, El Salvador, Philippines. Sri Lanka, Thailand, Middle Earth and USA.
#Chess
#ChessSets

[@nrs6956]

Opponents come and go but the battles go on! Thank you.

[@666toysoldier]

Nice paint job on the ceramic set. My favorite set is one I was given for Christmas about fifty years ago. It's a plastic set with tall figures. It was sold by Sears.

[@itsiqbalgaming]

Awesome collection and video! I really loved the look of the Mayan chess board.

[@cracker4326]

Beautiful! Nice collection! I have 7 chess sets myself

[@nicksaint-erne]

It starts with one, then suddenly you have more...way more!

[@arijitkundu5577]

What a marvellous collection. Thank you.

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you for watching!

[@WaldoVonErich3]

Thanks for posting this, I truly enjoyed viewing your collection.

[@amaquonsippi]

Nice work cousin. Especially liked the different countries and cultures, some of them having different pieces to represent their history. Best, Chico

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you, Chico. Hope all is well.

[@WonderWomann]

I love the one with the people as colourful chess pieces

[@nicksaint-erne]

You may have noticed the chess set made from water Buffalo horn had a knight that was missing the horse head. I went out to the back yard and cut a piece of wood from a tree that had yellow wood and carved a little horse head. 😀

[@SlimeBlockk]

Nice

[@joshyaks]

I wouldn't be surprised if the horse head ended up in the black king's bed along with an offer that he couldn't refuse.

[@JERRYR708]

You have a great collection. I find lots of vintage chess sets and chess books in thrift stores every month. Seems nobody is into chess and donating them where I live. I also find old wooden boxes, jewelry boxes, music boxes, silverware cases, etc, that I repurpose to store the chess pieces. Crown Royal liquor bags for my plastic loose sets.

[@scottmorgan272]

Thank you for sharing your collection! I think it is really neat that you still have your childhood sets (We are about the same age, so I know how hard it is to keep something like that through various moves. My hat's off to you.) Neat that you've enjoyed chess for so many years--I'm just getting started.

[@nicksaint-erne]

I had them stored away for many years as I did not have time to play chess. Now they are on display and I am trying to find more time to play. I actually have acquired many more sets since the video was made, so should du a sequel.

[@user-um4di5qm8p]

Beautiful! Thanks for Sharing!

[@zero.-8011]

Great video, i love all your sets

[@PhysicistFriend]

Beautiful sets. I love the greece set and travel set! LOTR is the best one.

[@Kubooxooki]

Loved these sets and all your stories 👌

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you!

[@prielknaaphofnar.9754]

That handpainted set is beautiful. Definitely going to be looking out for something similar.

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you. It took some planning to design how I wanted it to look.

[@overlyfatman9722]

I have 2 english chess sets and 4 chinese chess sets. I hope one day my collection will be as big as yours.

[@theamazinghippopotomonstro9942]

Very nice! I only have one chess set and it's quite cheap, but both the pieces and board are made out of wood so I'll keep it. I'll aim to have a collection like yours someday

[@nicksaint-erne]

You only need one to play a great game! I prefer wooden pieces, overall. I started looking for unique sets that fit the countries I visited and ended up with these chess sets. I just came back from South Africa and bought a set that had carved wooden animals as the chess pieces: pawns are baboons, king and queens lions, rooks are rhinos, knights donkeys and bishops storks.

[@antoniobrandao1642]

Very cool collection! enjoyed watching :)

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thanks, Antonio. I’m doing Part 2 soon.

[@shayangfkk7948]

One of my favorite collections .

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you!

[@trikebeatstrexnodiff]

I live in İstanbul and that chess set with Ottomans vs Crusaders is a well-known and popular that you can find it at any gift shop and bazaar. They are even a tourist-attraction piece/souvenir as I see they are usually surrounded by tourists from all around the world. I had always wanted to have one but they are really expensive for us Turks but I'm happy you have that and I hope you enjoy playing with it :) Oh and I have a question- do you usually play as the Ottomans or as the Crusaders? 😅

[@nicksaint-erne]

I play both sides!

[@mrregularword4329]

2:22 the board alone is just beautiful , I feel cringe that I’m getting so excited over chess boards and pieces but man this is cool

[@judgejudy1627]

Why feel cringe? It's awesome stuff don't let the opinion of others ever steer you away from your true feelings my friend

[@1zxtv]

Having something in life you are passionate about or interested in is one of the joys of life, whatever it is. Its objectively based, never be ashamed of that. People go their whole life without finding something they like and that must be unfulfilling.

[@LNCsunny]

Pure swag goat🐐🔥🔥

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you!

[@judgejudy1627]

The first one was my favorite tbh

[@aden4043]

Awesome collection

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you!

[@br9377]

What do you think of the official world championship set? I got the plastic version I like it.

[@bitman2170]

These are really cool!!

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you. 😊

[@GabrielOliveira-qj4bo]

I like all the chess sets and thx for sharing

[@nicksaint-erne]

I have some new set, so will make a second video of those soon. 😊

[@nikithadr]

Lovely chess sets If you have a chance to travel to India they have marvelous hand crafted chess pieces

[@zyumkazyumovic8131]

Such beautiful collection nice

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you.

[@LezMarwick]

Really enjoyed that!

[@nicksaint-erne]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.

[@d3nxel953]

Someday I would have that.

[@nicksaint-erne]

A little at a time! I started when I was young and bought what I could afford at the time. As I got older, I was able to get better chess sets, but my older ones are still my favorites.

[@d3nxel953]

@@nicksaint-erne Yes! Thank you! 💙 , I have 4 chess set and 2 of them was lost in time 🤣 , but i have the magnetic chess to use when im in school and also i buyed a torunament set !

[@theryskhalifa9030]

I love your sets ! Its my dream to be a collector too ❤️❤️

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you! A little at a time… I did not intend to become a collector, but started buying sets I saw when I traveled.

[@stockyork8002]

Would it be possible for you to create a new video that highlights the new sets you’ve collected? (If any), these sets were super cool

[@nicksaint-erne]

I have been thinking about doing that. I do have some new ones. Thank you for commenting. I will put that together.

[@nilgunaltinisik9970]

i love your chess sets

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you. They all have special meaning to me. Now I just need more time to play!

[@SomeDudeOnline]

I’ve got a extremely unique chessboard you might be interested in. I make the pieces as well but it’s the board that I think is very cool and extremely unique. If you’re interested at all, let me know and I’ll send you a link to my website (I’m not sure if KZbin allows external links or auto deletes the comments).

[@nicholasstewart1396]

Very cool collection, I'm jealous.

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thanks!

[@herimusiclass]

I like how you painted the chess set

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you. I thought a long time how to make them detailed yet each side distinct. I decided to make one side look younger and the other older and wiser.

[@PhysicistFriend]

@@nicksaint-erne reminds me of painting warhammer figures, not a bad interactive way to customize/Personalize your pieces. Im inspired to get a chess set collection now hehe

[@nicksaint-erne]

@@PhysicistFriend I also painted tiny DND figures. That is harder, but fun.

[@mikeelder6298]

I've got a quartz chess set from Hot Springs Arkansas, and also a sail boat set.

[@nicksaint-erne]

The sailboat set must be interesting. Different sizes of ships for each piece?

[@mikeelder6298]

Actually my chess set is lighthouses for the pieces and sailboat pawns. Sorry I just recently noticed your reply.

[@thechesscollective]

My favorite is the Fleur des Lis King!

[@nicksaint-erne]

That one and the ceramic set I painted are my most favorites.

[@lipeventin]

Nice, congratulations

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thanks for watching!

[@peterells1720]

Great collection! 👍👍👍 I wonder if you find that some of the sets are difficult to play with? For instance, I would get very confused in differentiating the pieces in the first set you show.

[@nicksaint-erne]

It took some time with the Aztec set, as all pieces are carved the same, only the height is different. Also, sets with smaller pieces are harder to differentiate. That is why you can't beat a good Staunton style set like the wooden set with the Fleur de Lis on the king's crown.

[@peterells1720]

@@nicksaint-erne Thanks! 👍

[@grazianoble]

Veramente sono bellissimi tutti 👍👍

[@nicksaint-erne]

grazie mille

[@fernandobusiquijano1188]

♟👍🏻

[@brianfpp540]

Some beaitiful sets, i have over 60 themed sets i collected yrs ago to make latex moulds of. SAC do some beautiful sets but tend to be very pricey... edit: I also have a collection of themed tic tac toe sets on the themed 9 square boards. Have you ever seen any ? .....

[@nicksaint-erne]

I have one TicTacToe board I made in Cub Scouts!😆 it has felt X and Os that cling to a felt game board. Did you ever make copies of your sets using the moulds?

[@benitodee3274]

Not sure if you are interested in collecting any more chess sets, but I have a couple nice sets that I am currently looking to sell.

[@mr.santos1]

cool video, I own a set just like the one at 11:51

[@nicksaint-erne]

That set was made in Mexico. I have several more chess sets now so am working on a Part 2 video.

[@nicksaint-erne]

#chess #chesssets

[@MeepleZero]

Hi! What a great collection you have. How do you like the Manopoulos greek-chess set that you got in Greece. I am looking at this type of chess set. Any positive and negative feedback? 😊 1:00

[@nicksaint-erne]

Mine is 8” (6.5” actual board size). It is very nice, but I would recommend a bigger size if you plan on playing on it frequently. Sometimes it is hard to differentiate between the silver and gold colored pieces, but okay in good lighting. The set is beautiful overall.

[@katzenpapa]

I hope your channel gets more subscribers! I finally got over 1200 subscribers with my chess videos and I wish you luck!

[@nicksaint-erne]

Thank you. I will check out your channel.

[@lorenzodiaz5988]

I got the lord of the rings one great collection

[@nicksaint-erne]

That is a fun set to play with. Trolls are big though. 😆

[@arctictimberwolf]

9:46 I ordered that set back in the early 1990's when I lived in an Apartment and the neighbor across the hall Stole the Package when it was delivered to My Apartment Door when I was at Work and then a few weeks later I was coming home from work and they had their door open and I saw My Purchased item sitting on their Coffee Table. I did not say anything, I simply condemned them and their entire Family Bloodline to the Lake of Fire to be Punished for all eternity because I Alone have the Authority and Power to Judge in this manner. Let this be a Lesson to each and every one of you. I said, Thou shall not Covet thy neighbors Stuff. Thou shall not Steal. Remember, No one provokes Me with impunity.

[@nicksaint-erne]

Sorry you lost your chess set. Hopefully you have another that you enjoy to use.

[@nautica7084]

That's so funny that a dog's intelligence beat the human mind.

[@nicksaint-erne]

as a veterinarian, I can tell you that some dogs are very smart!

[@LzeniX]

*It All Chess*

[@slayba]

Hello my name is Alfred. My father left me a set of stone chess pieces that are exactly like those first ones you talked about but no board. Do you by chance know the company name or manufacturer? I would love to purchase the matching board and keep it on display in his honor.

[@nicksaint-erne]

Hi Alfred. Those pieces are made of onyx stone and are hand carved in an Aztec motif. They are made in studios of Herrera Montiel in Puebla, Mexico. The set typically sells for around $150. They are fairly common in the USA from tourist bringing them home. There are often sets or boards available for sale. The pieces will break if dropped, so some sets have broken pieces or board. Look at Facebook Marketplace and search Onyx chess board and see what you find. Good luck. Those are special pieces, as yours, like mine, were from a parent.

[@floridian2023]

W.O.W.

[@nicksaint-erne]

☺️ thanks

[@stockyork8002]

Amazing collection of chess sets, how much would it have costed to collect all these sets?

[@nicksaint-erne]

Most sets were $50-100, except for the smaller plastic sets that were less. The most expensive one is the Staunton set with the fleur de lis on the king, which was over $250 for the pieces and board, and the antique Sri Lanka set. The giant wooden Mexican set was $125, purchased used. The ceramic set was about $50 unpainted, but worth much more to me now that I painted it.

[@justinballard5948]

Awesome collection....kinda jealous (lol). I had been given a set exactly like the one ur parents brought back. can u tell me anything about it as I assumed it was aztec but most likely I'm wrong.

[@nicksaint-erne]

@@justinballard5948 It is based on Aztec motif. It is carved out of onyx stone. The set is still commonly available in Mexico, with the larger size like mine selling for about $175 now. Probably it was under $50 when my parents bought it for me in 1972 on they anniversary trip to Acapulco, or they wouldn't have bought it! Some research on the design attributes the manufacture to Herrera Montiel of Temuacan Puebla, Mexico.

[@craigkelly4278]

That 2nd one is exsqusit However I prefer standard Staunton Chess set to the fancy boards as I feel chess should not just be for display but should be played with to truly be enjoyed. Lovely sets

[@nicksaint-erne]

Craig, you are correct, more pleasure comes from playing chess than just looking at them.

[@KororaPenguin]

Chess is chess regardless of the set used.

[@craigkelly4278]

@@KororaPenguin Chess is not just Chess there are many variables of the Game Chess 960. King of the Hill which can be found online. With fast or slow time control to name but a few For. example for ease of use Staunton is most well known by all. So the owner of the set does not get an eage by been more familiar with the set and able to tell a Bishop apart from a Pawn in some Case

[@nicksaint-erne]

@@KororaPenguin But playing with a nice looking set makes it art, as well as a mental sport and game.

[@michaelpearson1272]

The chess sets are for play or display. The vikings aparantly played with the Isle of Lewis figures.

[@yowashaja2008]

Wait im from sri lanka and i never knew there are chess sets from sri lanka

[@nicksaint-erne]

I bought that set in Galle, Sri Lanka. Love the cobra pawns.

[@fabiozampolini5876]

Ho una scacchiera artigianale in legno della quale non conosco l'origine, può aiutarmi? Sono italiano. Grazie.

[@nicksaint-erne]

“I have a handcrafted wooden chessboard of which I do not know the origin, can you help me? I'm italian. Gratzie.” Hi Fabio, Thanks for your comment. You can post photos of your chess set on the Facebook group: Staunton Chess Sets Vintage and New And they will help identify your set.

[@fabiozampolini5876]

@@nicksaint-erne Grazie, lo farò.

[@ayoaye2276]

what's your elo rating

[@nicksaint-erne]

Not as high as I wish! 😄

[@thomaseland3136]

The Thais have their own version of chess set for their slightly different game

[@nicksaint-erne]

Is it like Chinese Chess? That is different from the modern chess, which is based on the Indian game.

[@nicksaint-erne]

If you like chess, you might like this poem about a famous chess game played by Paul Morphy at the Paris Opera House: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqmpnaBojdd8p5Y

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

One question r u a chess player?

[@nicksaint-erne]

Whenever I can!

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

@@nicksaint-erne Well u should be but i played chess in a computer just a bit (not trained btw) because this is hard for a checkmate win

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

@@nicksaint-erne And btw does the philippine chess pieces comes with a board?

[@nicksaint-erne]

@@waylandquiaoit3871 It came in a wooden folding chess board that holds the pieces, but I don’t think that was originally with the horn chess pieces.

[@waylandquiaoit3871]

@@nicksaint-erne Oh

[@user-cr1hm4jn4l]

Im jelous.

[@workstem258]

do you even know how t play chess?

[@nicksaint-erne]

😄Yes I do, but don't get to play as often as I would like. I enjoy playing in person better than playing online or against a computer. It is more fun to socialize while playing chess.

[@robstjohn9905]

If you had listened to the narration of the video, he commented numerous times that he plays , including in competitions.