|
 Search by Keyword
Toll Free Contact:
(866) 789-9135
|
 The Gothic Edition - Reykjavik II Chess Set and Board Combination
 |
   |
|
Click to enlarge image(s) |
“The pieces he [José Capablanca] added were both about as strong as a queen. As counterparts of the latter, which combined the powers of Rook and bishop, he had a chancellor, moving like a Rook or a knight, and an archbishop, moving like a bishop or a knight.… Capablanca placed the chancellor between the bishop and knight on the king’s wing, and the archbishop on the corresponding square on the queen’s wing, and, of course, added a pawn in front of each….I played many a test game with Capablanca, and they rarely lasted more than twenty or twenty-five moves. We tried boards of 10x10 squares and 10x8 squares, and we concluded that the latter was preferable because hand-to-hand fights start earlier on it.” - Edward Lasker
THE CHESSMEN: "An exact reproduction of one of the most historically important Chess sets ever produced, the Chess set used in the legendary 1972 World Chess Championship, featuring Robert J. (Bobby) Fischer (USA) and Boris Spassky (RUS)."
Deluxe Ches Sets is proud to offer the Gothic Edition Reykjavik II Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 3.75" 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 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. For example, the Chess set features reinforced Pawn collars and oversized Rook ramparts for unmatched durability. The Reykjavik II Series Chess set is ideal for those that are interested in both the historical importance of the game of Chess, as well as those looking for an attractive Chess set that is both economical and durable.
As with all of our Chess sets, the Reykjavik II Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens. The Ebonized Boxwood Chessmen are shown in image above
THE CHESSBOARD: The Gothic Edition Wooden Tournament Chessboard with 2.25" Squares features Mahogany (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Mahogany frame and rank/file labels. To accomodate Gothic Chess, the Chessboard is non-standard sized with 10 squares x 8 squares. This European-crafted Chessboard is 0.5"" thick, has a satin finish.
THE CHESSBOX: The Dark Mahogany Chess Box is lined in green velour, divided and features the House of Staunton logo silkscreened on the lid.
|
Material Used
|
Wood (Hand Carved)
|
|
King Height
|
3.75" (7.5 cm)
|
|
King Base Diameter
|
1.75" (7.5 cm)
|
|
Total Set Weight (For the standard 32 pieces and does not include the 2 Additional Queens)
|
46 ounces (1.30 kg)
|
|
Total Number of Pieces (Includes 2 Additional Queens)
|
40
|
|
Recommended Board Size
|
10 Square x 8 Square
|
|
|
 Shopping Basket
Note: All prices in US Dollars
 FEATURE ITEMS!
 The Blackburn Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0 King HeightThis heirloom- quality Chess set features a 4.0" King with a 1.875" diameter base and is heavily weighted. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods.
|
 The Broadbent Series Timeless Chess Set - 4.4 inch KingSpearheaded by the Maestro Frank A. Camaratta, Jr., an exquisite reproduction of the Jaques of London Circa 1930 Broadbent Style Chessmen, reknowned for its classic design.
|
 The Collector Series Luxury Chess Set - 3.0 inch King"Crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cook in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849"
|
 The Collector Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0 inch King"Crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cook in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849."
|
 The Collector Series Prestige Chess Set - 4.4 inch King"Crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cook in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849."
|
 The Golden Collector Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.4'' KingThe Finest Staunton Pattern Chess Set Ever Produced! Our Golden Collector Series Signature Chessmen is an exquisite reproduction of the original Staunton Pattern Chessmen, first introduced by the firm Jaques of London in 1849.
|
 The Gothic Edition - Reykjavik II Chess Set and Board CombinationOur Gothic Edition - Reykjavik II Series Chessmen with our Gothic-Edition Mahogany Wooden Tournament Chessboard with 2.0" Squares and Dark Mahogany Slide Top Box
|
 The Hastings Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.0 inch KingCreated to commemorate the legendary Hastings 1895 Tournament, it combines the form, broad bases, board presence and exquisite craftsmanship of the time period with a masterful Knight designed by the Maestro, Frank A. Camaratta, Jr.
|
 The Library Reykjavik II Series Chess Set and Board CombinationOur Ebonized Boxwood Reykjavik II Series Chessmen with our Standard Traditional Striped Ebony / Bird's Eye Maple Chessboard with 2.25" Squares and standard Mahogany Chess box.
|
 The Mahogany & Maple Wooden Tournament ChessboardCrafted in Europe, the Mahogany & Maple Wooden Tournament Chessboard features Mahogany (dark) and Maple (light) squares with a Mahogany frame.
|
 The Marshall Series Luxury Chess Set - 4.4 inch King"A classical design that embodies the form, style, and exquisite craftsmanship of the turn-of-the century Staunton pattern Chess sets that were produced by the legendary firm Jaques of London."
|
 The Nottingham Series Prestige Chess Set - 4.4 inch King"Created to commemorate the Nottingham 1936 Tournament and designed to replicate the feel and Old World craftsmanship of the Staunton chessmen produced during the late Victorian period."
|
 The Reykjavik II Series Bone Chess Set - 3.75 inch King"An exact reproduction of one of the most historically important Chess sets ever produced, the Chess set used in the legendary 1972 World Chess Championship, featuring Robert J. (Bobby) Fischer (USA) and Boris Spassky (RUS)."
|
|
|
