Top The House of Staunton Deals & Price Drops for May 2026

Discover the timeless elegance of the Zagreb '59 series, now available at an incredible value through The House of Staunton. This tournament sized chess set features a 3.875 inch King with a 1.75 inch base, hand carved by master artisans from premium Blood Rosewood and Genuine Ebony. Each piece is heavily weighted and finished with luxurious billiard cloth base pads, offering a smooth, satisfying feel with every move. Inspired by the iconic design used in major international tournaments during the 1950s and 1960s, including the legendary 1959 World Championship Candidates Match in Zagreb, this set brings classic tournament history to your game room. The Zagreb '59 design is a favorite among serious players for its balanced proportions and commanding presence on the board. This item is classified as imperfect, meaning it falls below our exacting quality standards. As a result, you can enjoy enormous savings. The inspection report notes that many pieces have been replaced and may not perfectly match the rest of the set, as shown in the photographs. Additional minor imperfections may also be present. Imagine owning a set that normally retails for $519.00 for a fraction of the price. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high quality chess set with distinctive character, perfect for personal use or as a unique gift. Act now because this item is available on a first come, first serve basis. Once sold, it will be gone forever. Please note that all sales are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Secure your set today from The House of Staunton.

Step into the world of tournament play with the Aversa Series Chess Set, now available at an incredible value through The House of Staunton. This 4.0 inch King with a 1.875 inch diameter base is crafted from genuine ebony and antiqued boxwood, offering the same hand carved quality and luxurious feel you expect from our master artisans. Each piece is heavily weighted and fitted with billiard cloth base pads for a smooth, stable move every time. We are offering this set as an imperfect item, which means it did not pass our strict inspection standards. The savings are significant, as a perfect version of this set retails for $719.00. The defects are clearly noted and include a crack on the base of one ebony bishop and one ebony pawn, a dent on another ebony pawn base, plus dark marks on the antiqued boxwood king, queen, and bishops. There may be additional minor imperfections not pictured. This is a rare chance to own a high end chess set for a fraction of the retail price. Because of the nature of this sale, all purchases are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges. These items are available on a first come, first serve basis and once sold, they are gone forever. Visit The House of Staunton today and act fast to secure this unique opportunity.

The House of Staunton is thrilled to offer a rare opportunity to own a piece of chess artistry at an exceptional value. Introducing the Westminster Wooden Chessmen in GENUINE EBONY and BOXWOOD, featuring a commanding 4.4 inch King with a 1.85 inch diameter base. These pieces are hand carved by master artisans from the highest grade woods, delivering a perfect blend of elegance and durability for serious play. While this set falls just short of our rigorous quality standards, it still offers the unmatched design and craftsmanship that define The House of Staunton. The Westminster Series is built to withstand the demands of practical play while maintaining a classic sophistication. This set normally retails for $895.00, but you can save a significant amount by choosing this imperfect edition. The inspection notes include a scrape on the genuine ebony Queen, tool marks on a Blood Rosewood King, scrapes on a Blood Rosewood Rook, and a hairline crack on a Blood Rosewood Pawn. Additionally, one Knight and one Rook have been replaced and may not perfectly match the rest of the set. There could be other minor blemishes not shown in the photos. This is a first come, first serve offer, and once it is gone, it is gone forever. All sales are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges. Act quickly to bring home this exceptional set from The House of Staunton and enjoy premium craftsmanship at a fraction of the cost.

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of chess history with this Imperfect 3.75 Inch Reykjavik II Blood Rosewood and Boxwood chess set from The House of Staunton. This tournament sized set features a commanding 3.75 inch King with a 1.6 inch base, hand carved from premium boxwood by master artisans. Each piece is heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a glossy finish that highlights the intricate detailing. The design is an exact reproduction of the legendary set used by American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer during his historic 1972 World Chess Championship victory over Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. This imperfect item offers incredible savings of hundreds of dollars off its original retail value of $529.00. While it does not meet our strict quality standards, the set remains a functional and beautiful addition to any collection. The inspection report notes specific defects including cracks on the bases of the Blood Rosewood Bishop, Knight, and one Pawn, as well as peeling finish on another Blood Rosewood Pawn. There may be other minor imperfections not pictured. The remaining pieces are in excellent condition, making this a fantastic value for budget conscious chess enthusiasts. Please note that this item is available on a first come, first serve basis and will be gone forever once sold. All sales are final with no refunds, returns, or exchanges allowed. Act fast to secure this rare deal and bring home a piece of chess heritage while saving big at The House of Staunton.

Looking for heirloom quality chess pieces without the premium price tag? The House of Staunton proudly presents an incredible opportunity with the Sultan Series Prestige Chess Pieces, now available at a fraction of the usual cost. This set features a commanding 4.4 inch King with a 2.0 inch base diameter, crafted from genuine ebony and blood rosewood by master artisans. Each piece is heavily weighted for that satisfying, stable feel during play. What makes this set special? It is classified as an imperfect item, meaning it did not meet our rigorous quality standards due to minor cosmetic flaws. The inspection report notes that some genuine ebony pieces may have hairline cracks or blemishes in the finish, as seen in the product photos. There could be other small imperfections not pictured, but the structural integrity and playing experience remain intact. The value here is undeniable. In perfect condition, this set would retail for $1,339.00. You are getting the same hand carved, tournament grade quality for a deeply discounted price. This is a first come, first serve offer, and once it is gone, it will be gone forever. Act fast to secure these savings. Please note, because this is an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges are allowed. If you can appreciate a small flaw for huge savings, this Sultan set from The House of Staunton is your chance to own a luxury chess set at an unbeatable price. Visit https://www.houseofstaunton.com to claim yours today.

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Preston Series Chess set. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 1.9" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish.   As with all of our Chess sets, the Preston Series exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: Some of the Blood Rosewood pieces may have peeling lacquer or scratches (As seen in photographs). Some of the Natural Boxwood pieces may have scrapes or blemishes (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $909.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Zagreb '59 Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.875" King with a 1.75" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a glossy finish to further accentuate the details. The design of the Zagreb '59 Chess set is an adaptation of the most popular Chess set used at major international Chess tournaments throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most notably the World Championship Candidates Match that was held in Bied, Zagreb in 1959. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: Many of the pieces have been replaced and do not 100% match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $349.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.625" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design of the Reykjavik II Chess set is an exact reproduction of the Chess set used by the legendary American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer when he won the 1972 World Chess Championship against the reigning World Champion Grandmaster Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Chess set has been designed to withstand years of use (and abuse), as it lacks many of the ornate details commonly found on Chess Sets that can be susceptible to damage in the heat of battle. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: One of the Golden Rosewood Rooks has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). One of the Golden Rosewood Knights has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). One of the Golden Rosewood Queens has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). One of the Golden Rosewood Bishops has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). One of the Natural Boxwood Queens has a crack on the base (As seen in photographs). One of the Natural Boxwood Knights has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). One of the Natural Boxwood Rooks has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). One of the Natural Boxw

For your purchasing consideration.... To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Thames Series Luxury Chess set. This heirloom- quality Chess set features a 4.4" King with a 1.8" diameter base and are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: Two of the Blood Rosewood Pawns have chips or cracks on the base (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured. What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $749.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

If you want to win with Black, you must decide which is the best strategy to achieve your aim. Should you take risks and go for the win right from move one, or should you patiently set about achieving equality and then wait for mistakes by White? Which opening should you choose and what is the role played by opening preparation? What can you do when you even have to win with Black, because, e.g., a match can only be saved by a win with Black in the very last game a situation which has become all the more familiar because of the ever-rising number of knock-out tournaments. Alexei Shirov tries to answer these questions by referring to his own games as Black. In doing so, he describes how his own attitude to this problem has changed over his career, right up to his successes in the 2007 World Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk, in which he reached the final. Video running time: 6 h 45 m. Alexei Shirov was born in Riga just like world champion Mihail Tal, and also his playing style reminds many chess fans of the young Tal. In the beginning of the 90s, a comet-like rise brought the young Latvian to the world top within the shortest of time. Being no older than 22 years, he already had an Elo rating of nearly 2750 and belonged to the absolute elite. Since then Shirov has been one of the best players in the world, delighting all chess fans with original and amazing ideas on the board. System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard

The French is a complex opening and can lead to a wide variety of middlegames. The Winawer after 3...Bb4 is Black’s most proactive option, immediately weakening White’s pawn structure by doubling their c-pawns. While Black gets to play against the weak square d4, White often gets attacking chances on the kingside and a space advantage. Structurally, this line can lead to closed positions after...c4, or open and dynamic play by white’s structural exchange dxc5. “My game selection is aimed at explaining the most important plans of these strategically complex positions.” (Author GM Ivan Sokolov) • Video running time: 3 hours 55 minutes • Interactive training including video feedback • Database with 30 excercises • Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Play “French: Winawer” positions against Fritz on various levels System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Morphy Series Chess set. A full club-sized Chess set, it features a 4.4" King with a 1.825" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted and the Kings Feature English Leather Embossed with the House of Staunton Logo and luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces. The design of the Morphy Chess set is a reintroduction of a design produced by the legendary Jaques of London firm between 1850 and 1851. The form, board presence and exquisite craftsmanship of these magnificent chessmen have been recaptured and are offered to you. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: The Ebonized Boxwood Pawns have hairline cracks or damaged finish on the base (As seen in photographs). The Ebonized Boxwood Knights have a scrape on the base (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $469.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Zagreb '59 Series Chess set. A full library-sized Chess set, it features a 2.875" King with a 1.3" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design of the Zagreb '59 Chess set is an adaptation of the most popular Chess set used at major international Chess tournaments throughout the 1950s and 1960s, most notably the World Championship Candidates Match that was held in Bied, Zagreb in 1959. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! You will receive one of these Chess Sets that contains imperfections, which may include some of the following: Many of the pieces have been replaced and do not 100% match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $349.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

For your purchasing consideration.... To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Collector Series Luxury Chess set. This full-tournament sized Chess set features. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0" King with a 1.8" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The Collector Series Luxury Chess set has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cooke in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of this set is the the open-mitered Bishop and Knight design, which is modeled after the noble steeds from the Greek Parthenon (Elgin Marbles.).  What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: The Genuine Ebony Knight has a chip in the finish on the base (As seen in photographs). The Genuine Ebony Queen has a hairline crack (As seen in photographs). The Genuine Ebony Pawn has a hairline crack (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $519.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Capablanca Series Chess set.  A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0" King with a 1.8" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans, crafted out of the highest grade woods, and  are heavily weighted . The design of the Capablanca Series Chess set captures the exquisite design and proportions of the Staunton Chess Sets produced during the 1920s, which is widely regarded as the Golden Age of Chess The distinctive features of this set are its slender, elegant form and its superbly carved Knight design. The Capablanca Series Chess set is ideal for those that are interested in an heirloom quality Chess set that follows classical Staunton proportions, but at the same time has a very elegant and distinctive appearance.  What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: The Natural Boxwood King has dark spots on the base (As seen in photographs). The Natural Boxwood Knight has a discoloration (As seen in photographs). The other Natural Boxwood Knight has some gouges on the base (As seen in photographs). The Blood Rosewood Queen has damaged finish on the base (As seen in photographs). The Blood Rosewood Knight has a crack on the base (As seen in photographs). One Blood Rosewood Rook, left, has a crack on the base. The other Rook, right, has a matte finish (As seen in photographs). The two Blood Rosewood Pawns have cracks on the base (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $479.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT

For your purchasing consideration.... To pamper you, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the The Segura Series Luxury Chess set. This heirloom- quality Chess set features a 4.3" King with a 1.85" diameter base and are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with gold embossed English Leather base pads under the Kings, luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: Three of the Genuine Ebony Pawns have chips on the base (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured. What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $749.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to introduce our newest masterpiece - The Broadbent Timeless Series Chessmen. Part of our Timeless Collection, it is exact reproduction of the Jaques of London Chessmen Circa 1935 Broadbent Staunton Pattern Chessmen. These Chessmen feature a 3.0" King with a 1.4" Diameter base and are very heavily weighted. These Chessmen are an exact match to the original Chessmen, down to the smallest details! The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads on the other Chess pieces and a beautiful finish. The design of the Broadbent Series Chess set embodies the form, board presence and craftsmanship of one of the most celebrated 20th century designs from Jaques of London. The House of Staunton has recaptured the essence of these magnificent Chessmen and made them available on a very limited basis. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: The Natural Boxwood Queen has a chipped tip on the crown (As seen in photographs). The Genuine Ebony Rook has a dent on the base (As seen in photographs). The Genuine Ebony Pawn has a scrape on the base (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $439.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

Roeland Pruijsses/Nico Zwirs - How to slay the Sicilian Vol.3 - 2...e6 3.d4 and others Do you struggle against the Sicilian? And would you like to play the Open Sicilian but shy away from it because you fear the many lines you might have to learn? Then this video is a must for you! Dutch Grandmaster Roeland Pruijssers and International Master Nico Zwirs created a complete repertoire against the Sicilian that is based on the Open Sicilian and that is easy to learn. They recommend the Maroczy set-up (e4-c4), the English Attack (Be3,f3 and Qd2) and set-ups with Be3/Qf3. Fighting the Sicilian with one of these three setups makes the Open Sicilian much more easy to play. Sometimes this opening approach will lead to transpositions that will baffle players with Black, e.g. if they wanted to play the Najdorf but suddenly find themselves in a line of the Taimanov! This video offers a strong and safe repertoire against the Sicilian and comes with a lot of new and fresh ideas. It is ideal for club players and titled players alike! The whole series is divided in three parts that deal with 2…d6, 2…e6 and 2…Nc6 respectively. The entertaining presentation of Pruijssers and Zwirs help to understand this powerful recipe against one of the most popular openings against 1.e4. Watch the video and get ready to slay the Sicilian! Vol.3: 2…e6 and others Taimanov, Paulsen/Kan, Hybrid System, Pin-Variation, Nimzowitsch 2…Nf6, O‘ Kelly 2…a6, Hyper-Accelerated Dragon 2…g6 • Video running time: 10 hours (English) • With interactive training including video feedback • Extra: Further Training chapter with repertoire and play features

This disk is a perfect tool for players looking for a complicated battle against 1.d4. The author suggests the King’s Indian Defence and shows with a number of examples how realistic Black’s chances are in this opening to get a complex structure with the most serious attacking potential. Apart from theoretical information, the disk also contains structural insights and an array of ideas which will enable you to include this opening into your repertoire – immediately and with tangible success! The extended 2nd edition is based principally on games which have been played in the last three years with, as Black, either the author himself or top King’s Indian expert Teimor Radjabov. This has resulted in the creation of a work on the King’s Indian which not only gives deep insights into the variations and plans but also presents the most up–to–date state of affairs in this dynamic and active opening. Video running time: 7 hours Rustam Kasimdzhanov. Born in 1979, the grandmaster from Uzbekistan has for many years been known as a very strong and imaginative player. However in 2004 Rustam Kasimdzhanov (pronounced "Kah-zeem-jha-nov") shocked the chess world by winning the FIDE world chess championship title, beating a string of world-class players like Ivanchuk, Grischuk, Topalov and Adams in the process. Kasimdzhanov is a very deep player, who is able to explain chess ideas in an eloquent, lucid style, with a fine touch of humour. His lessons are both entertaining and instructive – perfect for students who seek to avoid "dry" theory. A World Champion's Guide TO THE KING’S INDIAN System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard

For your purchasing consideration.... The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" King with a 1.625" diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design of the Reykjavik II Chess set is an exact reproduction of the Chess set used by the legendary American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer when he won the 1972 World Chess Championship against the reigning World Champion Grandmaster Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland. The Chess set has been designed to withstand years of use (and abuse), as it lacks many of the ornate details commonly found on Chess Sets that can be susceptible to damage in the heat of battle. What is an imperfect item? Imperfect consists of items that are deemed below the House of Staunton's already high quality standards.  Because these products do not meet or exceed our inspection standards, we are able to pass enormous savings to you! The inspection report for this set details the following defects: One of the Genuine Ebony Knights has been replaced and does not match the rest of the set (As seen in photographs). The Genuine Ebony Bishop has tool marks on the base (As seen in photographs). The Genuine Ebony Pawn has a dent and scrape on the base (As seen in photographs). One of the Natural Boxwood Knights has been replaced and does not match the set (As seen in photographs). There may be other minor imperfections not pictured.   What is the value of this item? If this item were in perfect condition, it would retail for $269.00. THIS ITEM IS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS... ONCE IT HAS BEEN SOLD, IT WILL BE GONE FOREVER SO ACT FAST! **NOTE** Because this an imperfect item, all sales are final. No refunds, returns or exchanges are allowed**

American Chess Magazine is "the chess magazine that the chess world needs and deserves!". The winner of six awards and five honorable mentions by the Chess Journalists of America in 2018, this large, beautifully produced magazine not only brings a slew of articles on events with deeply commented games, but includes columns by such legendary players as Seirawan, So, Shahade, Benjamin, Sokolov and many more! If you're interested in American Chess, look no further than American Chess Magazine. American Chess Magazine #43: The Great Chess Rift? – Freestyle Jeans Magnus Carlsen’s sudden disqualification at the World Rapid in NYC over a dress code — a pair of jeans — exposed a deeper conflict. Top players back the new “Freestyle” chess discipline, while FIDE stands its ground. The battle is on. FM Dylan McClain examines the growing tensions between FIDE and Magnus Carlsen, following the recently concluded World Championship in Rapid and Blitz in New York, where unexpected developments sparked controversy. This ongoing saga, which has produced a severe hype and polarized the chess world, has also been addressed by ACM editors, who see it as a prelude for a turbulent year ahead. In an exclusive interview, Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp. which has been one of the most prominent sponsors of FIDE events in the previous couple of years, discusses the intersection of chess and finance, why Wall Street was the ideal venue for the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York, and his vision for the future of chess. With dramatic momentum swings and high-stakes battles, the World Championship match between Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju seemed destined for tie-breaks – until a decisive final classical game crowned a new champion. In an action-packed review, GM Vladimir Potkin provides an expert breakdown offering unique insights into both players’ preparation and strategic choices. In the following interview, 2011 Euro