@@obezeanu I love chess sets because they are beautiful work of art. And I believe we should all try to surround ourselves with beautiful things which can nourish our souls. Chess is amazing. It has so many niches. When I was teaching I met another chess teacher who was just interested in composing mate in 2 moves or self-mates. I didn't know anything about it. Then there are people like me interested in collecting books or chess sets, some even clocks. Chess is an exciting journey. Thank you for your kind words.
@@conjured_up_skeletons6178 few days ago I ordered a Shkolnik from Ukraine it's in bakelite (kind of plastic) but it will arrive with an old chessboard. Surely it has seen many battles! Can you share a pic of your set?
Good coverage 👍
I think you are the World Champion of chess set collection! Thank you for the video and the wonderful sets.
@@obezeanu I love chess sets because they are beautiful work of art. And I believe we should all try to surround ourselves with beautiful things which can nourish our souls. Chess is amazing. It has so many niches. When I was teaching I met another chess teacher who was just interested in composing mate in 2 moves or self-mates. I didn't know anything about it. Then there are people like me interested in collecting books or chess sets, some even clocks. Chess is an exciting journey. Thank you for your kind words.
@@Mr.Checkmate-cy4lw
My old Soviet style set from the 90’s is all beat up and scratched but I relate with you… works of art.
@@conjured_up_skeletons6178 few days ago I ordered a Shkolnik from Ukraine it's in bakelite (kind of plastic) but it will arrive with an old chessboard. Surely it has seen many battles! Can you share a pic of your set?
@@Mr.Checkmate-cy4lw
I would be happy to share pics of my 4.5” set to you by email, my friend , of which one black rook is a replacement
Thanks. I hope your floor is carpet, because if one of those expensive pieces falls…. HEARTBREAK 💔