Viritual Chess Shop Video #1: Staunton, Viennese, Calvert, Simpson's - AncientChess.com

[@AlexanderEddy]

I enjoy the historical designs, but the Staunton styles are still my favorite. I really like the "stallion" style you showed. Thanks for sharing!

[@rickknowlton9990]

Yeah, Stanton really is an exquisite design. And it's doubly hard for any other style to get our attention, since we were raised on the Staunton standard. I like to consider other times and places as well... And what could have been

[@AlexanderEddy]

@@rickknowlton9990 I agree, for my money Staunton is the right balance between abstract and realism, but I enjoy seeing the alternative designs that were used over the years. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful sets and your knowledge, I've really been enjoying your videos.

[@rickknowlton9990]

@@AlexanderEddy thanks! Send your comments any time!

[@isaacreed5814]

These are really nice chess sets! One of these days I'll have the money to start buying some of these, especially the Calvert, my personal favourite of the ones you have shown here. Also, I hope to see more of the virtual chess shop videos, very nice. Thanks, Isaac

[@AncientChess]

Write to [e-mail] for information or orders. Mention Chess Shop Video # 1 and indicate the Set or Time Stamp Prices Include Free Shipping within U.S. 1:05 Fischer/Spassky Chessmen 1972 Deluxe Edition $165 USD 5:50 Faux Leather Chess Box $55 USD 7:03 Stallion Genuine Ebony Chessmen $239 USD 9:50 Viennese Coffee House Chessmen $135 USD 12:42 Calvert Chessmen $145 USD 14:29 Simpson's-in-the-Strand Chessmen Collector's Edition $339 USD Orders are shipped by US Postal Service Priority Mail. Free shipping in U.S. / Overseas $25 to $50 shipping for most sets. Enquire or request an invoice at [e-mail]

[@rafaelramos5638]

Love your videos thanks for sharing all of this wonderful sets ❤️

[@rickknowlton9990]

Thanks for the great comment. I haven't made many videos lately but hope to get back to it soon. I really enjoy it. The good comments like this give me much encouragement. ancientchess.com

[@chagall56]

That Simpson's in the Strand set is really gorgeous! I think I'll have to buy it!

[@AncientChess]

+chagall56 I totally agree -- one of the most elegant and practical designs ever. If not for the huge impact of the Staunton design, the Simpsons-in-the-Strand set might have become a standard. I'll send your set out right away --

[@stevenedwards4470]

That last one you showed was distinctive and elegant.

[@AncientChess]

Thanks, I totally agree. That's at 14:50. It's for sale here www.ebay.com/itm/DELUXE-EBONY-SIMPSONS-IN-THE-STRAND-CHESS-MEN-PRE-STAUNTON-SET-K-4-799/223097114528?hash=item33f19fcfa0:g:6moAAOSwT6pV4J-P and here www.houseofstaunton.com/the-strand-series-timeless-chess-pieces-4-4-king.html (same set, prices vary)

[@AMultipolarWorldIsEmerging]

The knight in that Fischer set is really something ! Nice lovely sets you have. I definutelg have to get my hands on one of those Viennese coffee house sets! I love the dubrovnik design, this looks like a very nice set as well

[@AncientChess]

Thanks for the great comments! Send your further thoughts any time -- AncientChess.com

[@michaeltedder7558]

I appreciate your passion. I'm slowing gleaming knowledge from you. I also love your preference for wood. I really like that bishop in the second to last set. I'm a particular person. So I hope one day to find the set right for me.

[@RCmaniac1231]

My mom hates the actual game of chess but she is absolutely in awe at the sets that you have.

[@AncientChess]

+Daniel Alwine Thanks for the great comment. It really is amazing the artistry that has gone into this little game. Your mom is in good company with the many people who just admire the sets!

[@suvraneelghosh3598]

I really to the power to infinity appreciate the thing you do.

[@AncientChess]

What a great response and encouragement! Send messages any time with you further thoughts.

[@MujoNovak]

Beautiful Chess set depends on two things: queens crown and knight. I saw nice sets but failed bigtime on this two.

[@tank.4496]

I've just been looking at getting my first decent set and I'm really drawn towards Fischer,Spassky set, especially after watching your review. They have a set at H.O.S that comes with a board and a nice storage box for $299.

[@gautam9]

Which are the best books on vintage chess sets

[@suvraneelghosh3598]

I would love to visit your shop.

[@cakap-cakapchess6095]

Discovered your channel by chance. Nice, and just subbed. Some pretty exotic chess pieces you have there. I just started my channel (not in English) - learning and getting ideas from other channels :)

[@AncientChess]

What a nice chess channel you have started! It appears your channel is in the Malay language. I hope you have much success and enjoyment sharing chess with others. Send me messages any time with your thoughts.

[@cakap-cakapchess6095]

@@AncientChess Yes, it is in Malay. Thank you so much for the encouragement :)

[@suvraneelghosh3598]

Sir, I have a request and that is I want you to make a video on the ranking of all chess variants, (like for example the Queen of the West chess has 9 points) please.

[@drazini]

Thanks for the message. That's a tall request, there are so many variants. Our book ( aworldofchess.com ) makes a point of mentioning that information as the various games are introduced. Let me know if there are any particular variants you're having trouble pinning down, as far as piece value goes

[@whitekiltwhitekilt1611]

Hello there. Nice presentation. Back then, extra queens were considered excessive. 1.5 percent of All games ever played had pawn promotions and 99 percent of those games already had captured queens and other pieces. Thank u

[@AncientChess]

Thanks for this interesting note. Please tell me when you mean by 'back then' ... There are many former periods in chess history with many changes. What is the period and place you are thinking of?

[@Joel-it2pt]

Is the Stallion Genuine Ebony Chessmen $239 still available

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Do you ever have any NoJ stuff?

[@mainlymusicman]

i thought with the Fischer set the knights head was pointing down?

[@AncientChess]

Thanks for the good comment. The set shown here resembles the set Fischer and Spassky used in the 1972 World Championship. But perhaps you are thinking of Fischer's favorite, the Dubrovnik set, which was his personal set ... that one does indeed have the knights' heads curved to point downward.

[@mainlymusicman]

@@AncientChess yes, that's right. I like that one more actually.

[@1959Berre]

I will never understand why the bishop has a head of the opposite color. It is confusing.

[@syedumerbinwaseem.3754]

What is price of Viennese made in India ?? I am from Pakistan. What will be the price if you send it to me through DHL EXPRESS. My father is in DHL EXPRESS. So tell me the price....

[@AncientChess]

Thanks for your question. Here is the link to that set www.ebay.com/itm/VIENNESE-COFFEE-HOUSE-CHESS-MEN-HISTORIC-19th-CENTURY-STYLE-SET-K-4-797/253808055148?hash=item3b1823936c:g:5VcAAOSwLVZV4Kc7:sc:USPSPriority!34231!US!-1 I'm sorry I do not normally use DHL. Please contact me directly through my web site if you would like to make special arrangements ancientchess.com/page/contact-form.htm

[@jeffk1722]

Thanks for posting! This is really nice, although I personally cannot stand those pieces with the exact opponent's color on top!

[@rickknowlton9990]

Thanks for the comment Jeff -- always good to hear from you! We all have certain aversions don't we? ...certain things that just run against some inner sense we have of what feels right in a chess set. The cross-colored bishop tops is a very popular theme in many sets, mostly from the 'Eastern Bloc'. ... but usually not the whole head like this. Personally, you know what style of chess set I can't stand? Those cheap little plastic ones I used to have to play with when I was in school. And we played on red and black checker boards. I felt like the game of chess itself was being insulted, just to have to manage such junky little sets. But all this stuff here ... I just kindof like the cultural variations. I would be happy playing on any of these sets

[@jeffk1722]

Rick Knowlton I know exactly the sets you’re referring to. It isn’t even the fact that it’s cheap; the pieces kept toppling.

[@awakenedsoul2638]

Do you deliver to other countries?

[@AncientChess]

Hey Bro, thanks for asking. Yes -- any country ... just contact me for arrangments

[@awakenedsoul2638]

Good you answered! It is rare for the owner of the channel to answer to people commenting on his video. How much is your cheapest to most expensive?

[@AncientChess]

Thanks. Yes, I try to answer all my comments (but I miss some). I don't know how to answer regarding cheapest > most expensive. Tell me best you can what you're interested in and I'll tell you what I can about prices

[@1bongocero]

Hello Rick Do you still have this set in stock Fischer/Spassky Chessmen 1972 Deluxe Edition $165 USD with the kingside stamping available? If so please send me an email if the price has changed on this set if it is still in you sellable inventory. Thank you...Jorge R.

[@AncientChess]

Thanks for your message. I do have that set, BUT it does not have the king-side stamped ... I never did have one with that. The set I have is listed now at 175, but I can sell it for 165 if you're interested. www.ebay.com/itm/DELUXE-FISCHER-vs-SPASSKY-CHESS-SET-REYKJAVIK-1972-K-3-75-034-801-/222164244497?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[@1bongocero]

Thank you Rick I was really interested in the kingside stamped version. I appreciate the offer and will continue to monitor your website for great sets. Much obliged..Jorge R.

[@AncientChess]

Thanks Jorge, I know that is the authentic design, with the stamps. I think they still have them from Jaques, but very expensive. Maybe I should just go get me a stamper and some good red ink :) Always good to hear from you. Oh .. check this .. ha ha, Walmart has everything. Not certain if these are stamped ... www.walmart.com/ip/Jaques-Ebonized-Fischer-Spassky-Chessmen/21633951?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1172&adid=22222222227015647029&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=64464033969&wl4=pla-102387432009&wl5=9012301&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8453398&wl11=online&wl12=21633951&wl13=&veh=sem#about-item

[@doorran]

I prefer the original Fischer Dubrovnik chess set.

[@rickknowlton9990]

Yeah, that's a good one. It's hard to argue with Bobby Fischer (he wouldn't listen anyway). Me, I like many sets for many reasons. That's why I'm such a fanatic

[@dannelson344]

are these sets still available ?

[@rickknowlton9990]

Yes they are -- check this link: www.ebay.com/itm/VIENNESE-COFFEE-HOUSE-CHESS-MEN-HISTORIC-19th-CENTURY-STYLE-SET-K-4-797-/252436184867

[@mequierenvolverloco]

Can you subtitle your videos to Spanish? I would like them to be shorter and show the six pieces online and always in the order King, Dame, Bishop, Horse, Tower and Pawn, going from left to right of the image. I can not understand what you are saying because I do not speak any English. I'm using google translator. Luck. Thanks for your tutorials. It would also be good to try an optimal place to focus and do not work so much to the automatic focus, because when you move from behind the camera does not know what to do.

[@AncientChess]

Lo siento, sé que mis videos no son de la mejor calidad. Sin embargo, me parece que es mejor dedicar mi tiempo a hacer nuevos videos, en lugar de mejorar mis viejos videos. No sé cómo hacer que los subtítulos en español aparezcan en los videos. Quizás lo descubramos. Por favor, pregúnteme directamente si tiene alguna pregunta sobre alguna de mis presentaciones.

[@carlossanchez8534]

I am sure your chess sets are Betty nice... But I'll just have to take your word for it because your video quality ( lighting, focus, placement etc) is really poor. I do appreciate your info and time you put into making the video but unfortunately because of the poor visual quality I'm not sold. I hope you could fix this issue. My best wishes to you.

[@AncientChess]

Hey come on Carlos, I make the videos with the equipment I have, not the equipment I would want. It happens that I have a better camera now, so future videos will be better quality. But there's no time to go back and re-make old videos, just time to move forward with the new. If you are really interested in these chess sets, please check my listings and see if the photos there serve your eye any better. In the meantime, I'm quite comfortable with the fact that not every viewer will be 'sold' on these chess sets just by watching this video.

[@muirfaha5394]

The older the set, the more they became skinny