@Mitch Wild Thanks for that Mitch. I ended up buying a cheaper set called fierce knight from chess bazaar (very similar knight & I already have a board) but the craftmanship looks a little poorer
This is a great video. Entire chess sets have been purchased simply out of love of the knights. Knights are the piece requiring hand carving and thus dramatically affect the price of a set. I REALLY like the Dubrovnik and BCE knights! Please show Zagreb knight too! I hope Noj starts making Zagreb sets!
Studying chess I learn that it is an entirely White European game. I heard a creepy mideastern guy telling us innocent kids at highschool how it was invented by his people. Young as we were we didn't know any better. But you could tell he was making a boastful point out of it because he was for some reason smirking ESPECIALLY at me in the eye as he knew I really love my folk and country even as kid. Sure enough just I suspected the infil was selling us a load of dirt. This great and BEAUTIFUL European game of chess is entirely unique in every way. From the chivalrous mediaeval checkered board, to the names and movements and looks of every single piece to the overall rules of the game to the annotation system to the uniquely European invention, and chess introduction, of the chess clock, making it the fastest and most ubiquitous game on the planet complete with great international martyr-heroes who spoke truth to power like Triple-A (Alekhine) and Bobby Fischer. So that old creep back at school can eat his sandal and clean up his own house. To say that chess came out of the mideast is like saying shogi is an Arabic/Iranian game. Thank God the truth sets us free from the devils and all their lies.
@izmet Since you clearly know a thing or two about design, or at least designing chess sets, I have a question. Do you find dissonance in the Staunton design? It features abstract lathe-turned pieces except for the knight, which is frequently elaborately carved to look like a horse. Sure we like looking at them, but it seems very wrong to me. If you were going to redesign the knight, forgetting about the current "must look like a horse" idea, what would you do?
Exactly, good point. The Staunton knight is the only piece that is not a symbol. (Queen is symbolyzed by a crown, king by a cross and bigger posture, bishop by a mitre, pawns by simplicity and small body.) I have thought a lot about this problem, but decided against replacing the horse head with some symbol (sword, helmet etc.) as this idea would surely be shunned by players. I'm afraid we are stuck with a horse forewer. Tradition rulz.
I really like the knight in the final game of Netflix's Queen's Gambit, which look pretty close to actual soviet chess pieces at the time. On the show it has no details at all on it on either side of the knight, it's just a clean abstract curved shape, maybe some slight contour around the nose. And the rooks are so fat and shiny. I think the first Staunton knight you showed is the best one in your set. Good detail, no goofy smile, strong round looking horse.
Very nice video highlighting the most difficult piece in a chess set to make! Great narrating voice and your designed knight I like alot! Thank you for this! Cheers!
great idea for the video! the first of Dubrovnik knights, 1950 replica..this is like a knight from gods, maybe the most beautiful knight ever, even it is a replica, that knight is possibly crafted with even greater precision than an original..absolutely amazing. It would be great if you could compare other pieces from various sets!
I love my knight the best. I recently had them made from Staunton Castle in India and it’s the Columbian ll Staunton 4 1/2” set. It’s in boxwood and African Paudouk and it’s gorgeous!!! Waiting for the board I ordered now. I can’t wait. It’s amazing to me just how quick and deeply I fell in love with these pieces. They had a weird effect on me.
I think the Pentagram knight is great, a very simplified design. Although I'm a big fan of the original Staunton knights (and still prefer them), I've always thought that it was the odd-ball of the Staunton pattern. The Pentagram knight might be a step in the direction of a design which will fit in better, carved from a single piece of wood, and simple in aesthetic. I'm not a fan of the squared/flat surfaces, nor the large shoulder, and the groove cut near the base to harken back to the original. Those things I would change given the choice.
že od prve sekunde znan glas, potem pa samo uživancija do konca...seveda se naša (slo) legenda ukvarja tudi s šahom...sem nov navdušenec nad igro in seveda tudi figurami... well done, sir...
Really nice overview. That ChessBazaar replica is gorgeous, the second one is almost identical to my DGT Ebony set although a little less detailed. The Dubrovnik knight is also fantastic and I love the BCE stage 1 sets, will have to get me one some day.
This is a crazy collection ! I like if the night looking down on the table, and I think in the serious match mutch better if the night is simple not too crafted, but this is just my opinion. Very good video , thank you !
Anthony Bondoc 1849 Jaques of London.It is the original Staunton chess set...The second knight was also a Jaques of London design..Just a later less detailed one...
Well, my friend, you got me there. For some reason I dislike that set. It's probably because it has a made up history. It was *never* played with in any tournament in Zagreb or on Yugoslav soil for that matter. It is just a derivative of the Dubrovnik design, made quite recently ten or fifteen years ago. I can't help but dislike the marketing effort done on it. I do realize you probably have, use and like it. Please forgive me if I hurt your feelings.
@@burekexperts No Sir. You have not hurt any feelings. I am very grateful that you have your channel that I can admire and learn from. I am in search of a Dubrovnik; but, I like weighted pieces. I did not realize the Zagreb 59 was not true. Thanks for doing what you do.
@@burekexperts I am not trying to be offensive or funny. Apologies if you took offence. Your English is very good but it just sounds like someone playing a part.Too many comedians have used this type of accent as a vehicle for comedy. Sorry I do not wish to offend you.
@@markriley5863 I am not offended, my friend. You seem like a cool guy. I do appreciate your question and I wanted to respond in appropriate style. Be safe.
I do not understand the enthusiasm about the "Dubrovnik" chess pieces - in my opinion, by far the most unasthetic chess piece design ever made, and the "Dubrovnik" knight is the ugliest chess piece I have ever seen - head and torso of the "Dubrovnik" knight is just one unseperated chunk. Horrible!
So this horse walks into a bar and the bartender asks him, "Why the long face??"
the first one is the best one
@Mitch Wild do you have a link to buying this set please or know who crafts them
@Mitch Wild Thanks for that Mitch. I ended up buying a cheaper set called fierce knight from chess bazaar (very similar knight & I already have a board) but the craftmanship looks a little poorer
@Mitch Wild 55mm should be ok
knight is the most beautiful chess piece...
Since there is no chess museum near me, your video filled in perfectly. And you were the best tour guide. Thank you. Have a good knight. Lol
That accent made it
Wonderful. Thanks for putting this together. Well done.
Very illustrating collection.
And your accent... Now we know who lectured Borat !
Is there any formal name for the Austrian coffee house chess set?
I really enjoyed the overview of Knights, thank you Count Dracula
He speaks just like the Count , from Sesame St.
Hey, where did you purchase your world championship set 5:12 ? What website? Thanks.
that coffee house knight is one noble design. wish i would see more like that one
This is a great video. Entire chess sets have been purchased simply out of love of the knights. Knights are the piece requiring hand carving and thus dramatically affect the price of a set. I REALLY like the Dubrovnik and BCE knights! Please show Zagreb knight too! I hope Noj starts making Zagreb sets!
I'm thinking of the Savano set just for that reason. Can't decide on Ebony or Blood Rosewood.
Studying chess I learn that it is an entirely White European game.
I heard a creepy mideastern guy telling us innocent kids at highschool how it was invented by his people.
Young as we were we didn't know any better.
But you could tell he was making a boastful point out of it because he was for some reason smirking ESPECIALLY at me in the eye as he knew I really love my folk and country even as kid.
Sure enough just I suspected the infil was selling us a load of dirt.
This great and BEAUTIFUL European game of chess is entirely unique in every way.
From the chivalrous mediaeval checkered board, to the names and movements and looks of every single piece to the overall rules of the game to the annotation system to the uniquely European invention, and chess introduction, of the chess clock, making it the fastest and most ubiquitous game on the planet complete with great international martyr-heroes who spoke truth to power like Triple-A (Alekhine) and Bobby Fischer.
So that old creep back at school can eat his sandal and clean up his own house.
To say that chess came out of the mideast is like saying shogi is an Arabic/Iranian game.
Thank God the truth sets us free from the devils and all their lies.
damn great accent
First thing that came to my mind while watching this was Vlad Dracula. Yeah, think I'll pass on a game this time. Thanks.
@izmet Since you clearly know a thing or two about design, or at least designing chess sets, I have a question. Do you find dissonance in the Staunton design? It features abstract lathe-turned pieces except for the knight, which is frequently elaborately carved to look like a horse. Sure we like looking at them, but it seems very wrong to me. If you were going to redesign the knight, forgetting about the current "must look like a horse" idea, what would you do?
Exactly, good point. The Staunton knight is the only piece that is not a symbol. (Queen is symbolyzed by a crown, king by a cross and bigger posture, bishop by a mitre, pawns by simplicity and small body.) I have thought a lot about this problem, but decided against replacing the horse head with some symbol (sword, helmet etc.) as this idea would surely be shunned by players. I'm afraid we are stuck with a horse forewer. Tradition rulz.
The commentary on this video is brilliant 😂😁
I really like the knight in the final game of Netflix's Queen's Gambit, which look pretty close to actual soviet chess pieces at the time. On the show it has no details at all on it on either side of the knight, it's just a clean abstract curved shape, maybe some slight contour around the nose. And the rooks are so fat and shiny.
I think the first Staunton knight you showed is the best one in your set. Good detail, no goofy smile, strong round looking horse.
Very nice video highlighting the most difficult piece in a chess set to make! Great narrating voice and your designed knight I like alot! Thank you for this! Cheers!
Beautiful. Knight is a special piece that makes the look of a chess set.
great idea for the video! the first of Dubrovnik knights, 1950 replica..this is like a knight from gods, maybe the most beautiful knight ever, even it is a replica, that knight is possibly crafted with even greater precision than an original..absolutely amazing. It would be great if you could compare other pieces from various sets!
the finest thing in this video is that accent god damn
A really thoughtful and insightful survey of these pieces. Excellent video. Thank you.
I think it's cool how you can judge a chess set just by how it's knight looks. It's also the first piece I look at when considering to buy a set.
Ahh Knights! This guy knows what's up!
That next to last knight looks like it came from Easter Island, a horse Moa.
I get a clock radio; he can not afford. Great success!
i agree the second to last piece is beautiful, the last one is a nice design too ...OK, they all are cool man. thanks
Those ebony macassar dark squares are amazing
knights of chess which is decorated by carving
When you count to 10 does thunder and lightning follow?
I love my knight the best. I recently had them made from Staunton Castle in India and it’s the Columbian ll Staunton 4 1/2” set. It’s in boxwood and African Paudouk and it’s gorgeous!!! Waiting for the board I ordered now. I can’t wait. It’s amazing to me just how quick and deeply I fell in love with these pieces. They had a weird effect on me.
I feel your love for carving, but just set me up that simple battle-ready Lardy set, pop out a few beers, and let’s get on with a game. You down bro?
Best chess vid I've seen yet! 👍
I think the Pentagram knight is great, a very simplified design.
Although I'm a big fan of the original Staunton knights (and still prefer them), I've always thought that it was the odd-ball of the Staunton pattern. The Pentagram knight might be a step in the direction of a design which will fit in better, carved from a single piece of wood, and simple in aesthetic.
I'm not a fan of the squared/flat surfaces, nor the large shoulder, and the groove cut near the base to harken back to the original. Those things I would change given the choice.
*너무좋아요* (첫사랑이생각나네요) _아련한추억들이_ 새록새록 피어나게 하는 음악 입니다. 좋은곡 많이 올려 주셔서 감사합니다. #공부가잘되는음악
I enjoyed the litttle one hundred years old knight! Very diferent and original.
že od prve sekunde znan glas, potem pa samo uživancija do konca...seveda se naša (slo) legenda ukvarja tudi s šahom...sem nov navdušenec nad igro in seveda tudi figurami...
well done, sir...
very nice nice video. not that many people are intersted in this kind of stuff. keep up the good work
Really nice overview. That ChessBazaar replica is gorgeous, the second one is almost identical to my DGT Ebony set although a little less detailed. The Dubrovnik knight is also fantastic and I love the BCE stage 1 sets, will have to get me one some day.
I want to purchase. What's the price? I am from India
Thank you for your knowledge. I'm doing alot of research on different chessmen. One day I will find the right set for me.
this is amazing
Hermosas piezas de ajedrez y el tablero también
I like the knight from the Austrian coffee house. It looks really interesting.
Jonas, I agree, that Pentagram knight is VERY nice!
very nice, what's coming now? bishops? i'd like to see.
This is a crazy collection ! I like if the night looking down on the table, and I think in the serious match mutch better if the night is simple not too crafted, but this is just my opinion. Very good video , thank you !
Hi, where can I buy Slovenian Dubrovnik sets so that I buy directly from Slovenian makers or authorized seller?
Email jonas @jonas.si for more info.
Upvoted for the accent... and what I'm thinking is the definitive 1:38 pronunciation of the name Dubrovnik!
Nice pieces, I just missed the one from Zagreb chess set
Very nice comparison. Thanks.
What is the height of the first Knight.
I find your accent interesting. Nice reviews.
Is it just me or does the narrator sound like Dracula from a 1930-40s movie.
Awesome video bro
I truly love the accent.
3:24 has always been my favorite. Simple and clean.
What is the name of the 1st two knights?
Anthony Bondoc 1849 Jaques of London.It is the original Staunton chess set...The second knight was also a Jaques of London design..Just a later less detailed one...
his accent it's italian? it's funny how me, being a non native english speaker, can distinguish his strong italian accent :p
4:27 you sounded like Borat
Amazing accent.
But what the heck is a digity coil?
digitalgametechnology.com/index.php
DGT patented piece recognition technology which is implemented inside some of the knights, that's it all about.
ONE Knight.... ah ah ahhhh... TWO knight ah ah ahhhhhh.... sorry. Great video :)
HAHAHAHAHA
I like your knight.
zagreb?
Like for that incredible accent
Many good knights , but for the category of "Finest chess knights ever" there's at least a dozen more missing.
no Zagreb?
Well, my friend, you got me there. For some reason I dislike that set. It's probably because it has a made up history. It was *never* played with in any tournament in Zagreb or on Yugoslav soil for that matter. It is just a derivative of the Dubrovnik design, made quite recently ten or fifteen years ago. I can't help but dislike the marketing effort done on it. I do realize you probably have, use and like it. Please forgive me if I hurt your feelings.
@@burekexperts No Sir. You have not hurt any feelings. I am very grateful that you have your channel that I can admire and learn from. I am in search of a Dubrovnik; but, I like weighted pieces. I did not realize the Zagreb 59 was not true. Thanks for doing what you do.
@@jasongledhill2994 No, thank *you*. I do it for and because of people like you.
1 knight, ah ha ha
2 knights, ah ha ha....
Ill like the French knight
One knight short of half a fortnight :)
Are you playing a character or is that your real accent?
I'm not sure. It's confusing, as I have no accent when I write.
@@burekexperts I am not trying to be offensive or funny. Apologies if you took offence. Your English is very good but it just sounds like someone playing a part.Too many comedians have used this type of accent as a vehicle for comedy. Sorry I do not wish to offend you.
@@markriley5863 I am not offended, my friend. You seem like a cool guy. I do appreciate your question and I wanted to respond in appropriate style. Be safe.
As for your question, I'm sure you'll figure it out.
@@burekexperts And the same to you my friend. Happy new year.
Great curvings
IT'S A AWFUL HORSE!
credo sia un italiano.
The world championship knight is the worst. A USCF knight is far superior.
Prego
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mate, are you for real with that accent or are you just making fun of italians speaking English? Sort it out.
He's probably from Romenia!
I would be careful making fun... You might want to start carrying a wooden stake. Hehe... Kinda sounds like Dracula meets Christopher Walkin.
Those were some freaking ugly knights.
I do not understand the enthusiasm about the "Dubrovnik" chess pieces - in my opinion, by far the most unasthetic chess piece design ever made, and the "Dubrovnik" knight is the ugliest chess piece I have ever seen - head and torso of the "Dubrovnik" knight is just one unseperated chunk. Horrible!