WCHOF Masters of the Arts: E20 - Collector Frank Camaratta and GM Seirawan | The Staunton Standard

Watch four-time United States Chess Champion and World Chess Hall of Fame inductee Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan interview the founder of The House of Staunton, Frank Camaratta. Learn about Frank's background as a NASA engineer, what inspires him to design Staunton chess sets, and how he created a weighted, DGT chess set for the prestigious Sinquefield Cup. The Staunton Standard: Evolution of the Modern Chess Set, which features chess sets designed by Camaratta, is on view at the World Chess Hall of Fame April 12 - September 16, 2018.
To view Camaratta's chess antiques and collectibles, please visit chessantiques.com.

[@marcoriccio5067]

The Maestro Frank A. Camaratta Jr is the world leading authority on the Staunton chessmen. He has been the first and sole to bring the Staunton pattern back to its original glory, by recreating and producing the most impressive chess pieces ever seen. His sets truly recapture the exquisite look, shape and proportions of the authentique Jaques of London chessmen, which are universally regarded by experts as the "gold standard" for chess pieces. And his copyrighted Knights designs are unsurpassed for beauty, craftsmanship and power. Not only: The Maestro has been an innovator and his brilliant ideas (the 4 Queens, the proprietary weighting technique, the brass screw inserts to fix the Knight's head to its base - just to name a few -) have further increased the value of his magnificent creations. Even though we consider the Jaques of London chessmen the heirloom of our days, the Frank Camaratta Signature Series chessmen will certainly be the heirloom of future generations. Grazie Maestro. Tuo devoto, Marco Riccio.

[@article3enthusiast]

I had no idea that this was THE guy whose name is on my Sinquefield chess set.

[@nicolascamaratta]

Yeah I know because he's my Uncle and I'm going to see him on Thanksgiving, looking forward to it.

[@nicolascamaratta]

@@article3enthusiast I know because he's my Uncle and he told me specifically that he signed your board. I hope you continue to play chess, Never give up, Buy some of my frank Camrattas books because I get %10 out of it. He's my uncle by the way.

[@article3enthusiast]

@@nicolascamaratta Hmm, What I bought, The Sinqufield Cup 2021 set, didn't include a board. Maybe you're referring to something else? My set came with a adhesive numbered engraved plaque about 3x4 that I think is supposed to be placed on the box for the chess pieces. It has his first initial and last name. Photo available if you want. Now, my kings have his name, but that looks embossed. Please inquire, thanks!

[@Zhought3391]

What a joy, to make and appreciate beautiful things.

[@mjgg07]

House of Staunton makes the most beautiful chess sets in the world.

[@nicolascamaratta]

Hey everyone! Im Frank Camaratta's Nephew, Nick Camaratta, its sooo inspirational to see my uncle talking to the Chess Grandmaster. I can't wait to be the first dislike of this video. I'm Honored to carry the Camaratta name.

[@evrenalpman1257]

Thank you for great work. I want 3.625 Sinquefield Cup Cooke Series chess set in House of Staunton web site and chessantiques web site again. If it is available in exotic woods like bloodrosewood, mopane or pau ferro most of chess lovers will buy it. Hope to see more interviews with Mr Camaratta. I think Mr Seirewan is the most positive and most enjoyable chess commentator.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Amazing and inspiring individual.

[@nicolascamaratta]

That's Thats My Uncle up there

[@محمدحسينالشافعي-ح5ي]

How can I buy it?

[@t0dd000]

House of Staunton online

[@chasecash4063]

I know Nick Camaratta did I mention that he is my roommate. It’s such an inspiration to have played chess with him, it truly shows that he has been taught Frank Camaratta. Hopefully he will introduce me to Frank some day.

[@conjured_up_skeletons6178]

Bro, Staunton is Staunton. Just pop out a set and let’s play. I don’t wanna hear.. “oh, this ain’t the right knight, it doesn’t look original..blah blah” now you sound like a crazy collector. Or a sensitive noob