The Fishcer-Spassky 1972 World Championship Collectors Chess Set by Cy Endfield - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2023-04-11 | Purchase this set at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2323012.m570.l1313&_nkw=chess+set+by+cy+endfield&_sacat=0Music throughout video: Sweet Me by Loyalty Freak (Wikimedia Commons)Intro music: Jamyelese Ryer, Tucker McIntyre and Rick KnowltonIntro sequence: Alaya KnowltonVideo, photos and all production: Rick Knowlton, AncientChess.comThanks to Larry List for his work and research.
How to Play Xiangqi 象棋 (Chinese Chess) - in One Minute! - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2022-04-14 | http://AncientChess.com/Got a minute? Learn to play the most-played board game in history! Chinese chess, xiangqi 象棋. Strangely familiar, yet fascinatingly different. Learn more at http://AncientChess.com/ and play for free at http://Xiangqi.com
How to Play Ouk Chatrang, Cambodian (Khmer) Chess, in 1 Minute! - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2022-03-26 | One of the great living chess variants, Ouk Chatrang (Cambodian or Khmer) chess. This is the fun one-minute video. See more at youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2LMZlpvzk4Io0cp4RkMHYZ3BQXRnmBoL - AncientChess.com
How to Play Shogi (Japanese Chess) - in One Minute! - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2022-03-13 | http://AncientChess.com/We're really pushing the boundary here -- the most complicated traditional chess form, Japanese shogi, rules taught in just 60 seconds. If you're new to shogi, watch it a few times ... if you're already a player, enjoy this speedy review!More info and shogi sets at our site AncientChess.com
Introduction to Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) How to Play - Rick Knowlton - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2021-03-06 | To play, go to xiangqi.comFor playing sets, go to http://ancientchess.comMore about the book at http://aworldofchess.com/video.htmlHow to play the chess of China, instruction and information.Video by Rick Knowlton, Intro segment by Alaya Knowlton, international photos by Kenneth Lightfoot, all other photos, music and editing by Rick Knowlton
A World of Chess: Its Development & Variations through Centuries & Civilizations - Cazaux & Knowlton AncientChess 2020-09-03 | by Jean-Louis Cazaux and Rick Knowlton, published by McFarland.The highly acclaimed update of chess world history. More information at AWorldofChess.comAWorldofChess.com
Origins of Gothic Chess by Ed Trice - the Unique Appeal of a New Game- AncientChess.com AncientChess 2019-10-22 | Go to EvenBetterChess.com for sets and resources. Ed Trice, creator and proponent of Gothic Chess, explaining how this chess alternative came to be so popular. An exemplary and instructive tale on a truly dedicated effort to make chess even better for players now and in the future.
Gothic Chess: Ed Trice vs Jon Fredrik Asvang - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2019-07-02 | Buy a set at http://AncientChess.com/GothicFurther info at http://GothicChess.info.Gothic Chess has thousands of followers and has proved itself to stand among the most engaging games of strategy. Here, Rick Knowlton delivers the analysis Ed Trice made on one of his most exemplary games.AncientChess.com
Eve of the 2018 World Chess Championship Fabiano Caruana vs Magnus Carlsen - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2018-11-09 | All ready to totally indulge in the World Championship coverage .... here in my own personal chess paradise ... AncientChess.com
A World of Chess: Its Development & Variations through Centuries & Civilizations AncientChess 2018-01-31 | By Jean-Louis Cazaux and Rick Knowlton, McFarland Publishing . Website: AWorldofChess.comA vast and comprehensive view of the many forms chess has taken over the past fifteen centuries. Deeply researched, with over 400 illustrations and clear, concise delivery of game rules and information on the broad issues of chess history. AncientChess.com
Ed Trice vs Susan Polgar in Gothic Chess match - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2017-12-09 | In October, 2006, Gothic Chess inventor Ed Trice met with Women's World Champion, Grandmaster Susan Polgar and International Master Paul Truong. Susan had just finished playing a 64 game simultaneous exhibit in Philadelphia. This special meeting was to discuss Trice's plans for a Gothic Chess match between chess legends Anatoly Karpov and Bobby Fischer. While they were together, Trice and Polgar played this fascinating game.Trice's original Gothic Chess sets, as played in this high level match, also presented to Fischer and Karpov, are available from AncientChess.com
Gothic Chess Set made by inventor Ed Trice - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2017-12-03 | Showing the original pieces designed by Gothic Chess creator Ed Trice. Inexpensive, presented on a simple printed playing mat. Go to AncientChess.com to find these sets for sale.
Virtual Chess Shop Video #4: Portable Magnetic Xaingqi, Othello, Go, Dou Shou Qi, Luzhanqi AncientChess 2016-10-23 | Magnetic Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)Magnetic Reversi (Othello)Magnetic Go (13 - line version)Magnetic Dou Shou Qi (the Jungle Game)Children's Luzhanqi (Chinese Land Battle Game)Small Wooden Xiangqi (Chinese Chess again)Tiny Magnetic Wooden Chess (with wooden folding board)All Portable, Inexpensive, Great for Learning and Great Gifts! - AncientChess.com
Virtual Chess Shop Video #3: Shogi (Japanese Chess) - Sets, Books, Variants and Manga! AncientChess 2016-09-30 | Shogi sets, books and very enjoyable variants -- all quickly reviewed and demonstrated. Included are Shogi Manga, Shogi lessons, Kyoto shogi, Let's Catch the Lion, Goro-Goro shogi, Shogi with international pieces, Shogi with cute animals...tournament and portable sets... Enjoy the show!To find these items for sale, go to AncientChess.com, and click the "Shogi" icon ....
20th Century Modern Chess Set Designs: Bauhaus, Man Ray, Max Ernst - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2016-04-01 | A quick review of chess set designs attributed to the great design pioneers of the 20th century: Josef Hartwig (of the Bauhaus school), Man Ray, and Max Ernst. Each set with matching frameless chessboard, Review of Book, The Imagery of Chess Revisited -- AncientChess.com
Capablanca, Gothic, Seirawan, Carrera & Bird Chess with Knighted Bishop & Rook AncientChess 2015-11-12 | Special Bishop/Knight and Knight/Rook pieces -- the key to some of the greatest modern chess variants. The chessmen and rules of play devised by Carrera (1617), Bird (1874), Capablanca (1920s), Trice (Gothic, 2002) and Seirawan (2007)
Modern Design Magnetic Portable Chess Set - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-10-27 | A good all-purpose modern design. 11 x 11 inches, King = 2.5 inches tall. Email to AncientChess@Mail.com, for questions or invoice.$20 with free shipping in the U.S. AncientChess.com
Mini Shogi - High Quality Hand Made Set - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-10-27 | An international, easy-to-learn version of Japanese Chess. Played on a 5 x 5 board, with international characters, this game is a pleasure for beginners as well as high level players. For questions or orders, contact AncientChess@Mail.com.Price: Full Set $145 USD; Pieces Alone $70 USDPrices include Free Shipping, Word-Wide
Pawn Sacrifice - Bobby Fischer film review by Rick Knowlton - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-10-01 | Pawn Sacrifice is sure to inform many people about the extraordinary moment of Bobby Fischer's rise as chess world champion.Please give 'thumbs up' and share your comments below.See AncientChess.com for info on Bobby Fischer's chessmen.
Traditional Indian Chessmen with Seated King - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-08-27 | Hardwood, entirely hand carved and painted in India, finished with with real gold paint. Sets like this are available by commission from AncientChess.com. Order usually takes about 2 months. Current price is $575 (includes shipping within U.S.). Send inquiries to AncientChess@Mail.com
Viritual Chess Shop Video #2: Mongolian Chess (Shatar & Hiashatar) – AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-08-12 | Write to AncientChess@Mail.com for information or orders.Mention Chess Shop Video # 2 and indicate the Set or Time StampPrices Include Free Shipping within U.S. (click SHOW MORE below for details)00:00 Introduction (book shown not for sale)00:44 Boys vs Girls, Clay with Yak's Wool $145.00 USD01:08 Wrestlers, Clay with Yak's Wool $145.00 USD01:42 10x10 Hiashatar, Gypsum & MDF Board $165.00 USD03:17 Composite Set, Wood $215.00 USD05:33 Miniature Set with Lotus $275.00 USD07:52 1st Restored Set & Box with Autos $385,00 USD11:13 2nd Restored Set & Box with Train Cars $435.00 USD14:51 Fine Collector's Pastoral Set $2,000.00 USDOrders are shipped by US Postal Service Priority Mail.Free shipping in U.S. / Overseas $25 to $50 shipping for most sets. Enquire or request an invoice at AncientChess@Mail.com
Viritual Chess Shop Video #1: Staunton, Viennese, Calvert, Simpsons - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-08-04 | Write to AncientChess@Mail.com for information or orders.Mention Chess Shop Video # 1 and indicate the Set or Time Stamp.Prices Include Free Shipping within U.S. (...click "SHOW MORE" or "Read More" below...)1:05 Fischer/Spassky Chessmen 1972 Deluxe Edition $165 USD5:50 Faux Leather Chess Box $55 USD7:03 Stallion Genuine Ebony Chessmen $239 USD9:50 Viennese Coffee House Chessmen $135 USD12:42 Calvert Chessmen $145 USD14:29 Simpson's-in-the-Strand Chessmen Collector's Edition $339 USDOrders are shipped by US Postal Service Priority Mail.Free shipping in U.S. / Overseas $25 to $50 shipping for most sets. Enquire or request an invoice at AncientChess@mail.com
The Day I Got My Burmese Chess Set - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-05-23 | Share with me the moment of opening a long-awaited authentic chess set from Myanmar. Includes one old traditional set, a modern vinyl playing mat (in ancient style) and new (also ancient style chessmen. Receiving a set like this is the greatest! - AncientChess.com
Stone Carved Chessmen of Italy and Pakistan: A Comparison- AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-05-20 | An informal comparison of typical chessmen from Italy (Scali Alabastro) and from Pakistan. We carry both types. AncientChess.com
The Oldest Chess Set Ever Discovered, now reproduced by AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-29 | The oldest confirmed set of chessmen in the world, unearthed in Afrasiab, Samarkand (in present-day Uzbekistan). Check it out!
8th exercise in Commander Chess: Terrific Speed Operation, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Eighth sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and educational. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
7th exercise in Commander Chess: Sudden Attack 2, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Seventh sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and educational. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
6th exercise in Commander Chess: Sudden Attack, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Sixth sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and educational. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
5th exercise of Commander Chess: To Fight and Win, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Fifth sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and educational. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
4th exercise in Commander Chess: Capturing Live Warships, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Fourth sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and educational. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
3rd exercise in Commander Chess: Air Battle Captured Aircraft, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Third sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and educational. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
2nd Game of Commander Chess: Determined Victory Squadron Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | Note: It appears that the checkmate at the end of this sample game is NOT CORRECT. The Commander can actually escape by boarding his own AirForce unit.This is the second sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and eduactional. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
1st Game of Commander Chess: Hero Fleet, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | First sample game of this new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and eduactional. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
How to Play Vietnamese Commander Chess, Cờ tư lệnh - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2015-04-21 | A new chess variant, invented by the distinguished Vietnamese war veteran Colonel Hải Nguyễn Quí. A sophisticated application of realistic modern war strategy, adapted to a chessboard. Complex, active and eduactional. Introduced to the English-speaking world by AncientChess.com.
Carlsen vs Anand with Semi-Precious Stone - World Championship 2013 Game 9 AncientChess 2015-02-23 | Showing off many sets of precious stone chessmen, we review the critical 9th game or the championship match that made Magnus Carlsen the new king of chess. These sets are available from AncientChess.com
Rick Knowlton: My Chess Childhood - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-11-26 | A personal review of fascination for chess history, culture and playing sets. Rick Knowlton reviews his teenage obsession - AncientChess.com
Pewter Renaissance style Chessmen- AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-09-29 | This video goes out to John of Vermont ... and anyone who wants to see the essential luxury chessmen honoring the Renaissance arts and royal order - AncientChess.com
Informal Review of Indian Chess Mats (pt 1) - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-09-29 | This video goes out to Wayne Saunders to show what Indian chess mats I have on hand. AncientChess.com
Chess Sets of the World - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-09-03 | Chess sets we have known, made, designed, resurrected, found, bought, sold, appreciated ... here for your enjoyment. Let us know if you see something you like!
The Oldest Chess Set Ever Discovered in the World - Chessmen Reproduced by AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-08-10 | The oldest confirmed set of chessmen in the world, unearthed in Afrasiab, Samarkand (in present-day Uzbekistan). Check it out!
Informal Video Showing Courier Chess Pieces and Boards - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-07-17 | I always have many things on hand that are not in my listings. If you're interested in anything you see here, send me a message.Rick ancientchess@mail.com
Thai/Cambodian boards and sets I have on hand - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-07-17 | Informal review of some Thai and Cambodian style chess items I have on hand. Most of these are not listed, but are for sale by contacting me. ancienctchess@mail.com
The Cultural History of Chess - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-05-31 | The world's major chess forms, their history and evolution. A fundamental introduction to chess as a world cultural advent. Includes chess, shatranj, chatrang, chaturanga, chaturaji, courier chess, shogi, xiangqi, janggi, makruk, shatar, sittuyin, the Charlemagne and Da Vinci sets, and variants Loka and dou shou qi. Rick Knowlton of AncientChess.com
How to Play LOKA - New Fantasy Chess Variant by Mantic Games - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-05-12 | From ground-breaking game designer, Alessio Cavatore, Loka combines the best aspects of chess and modern fantasy games. This video gives a brief demonstration of how the game is played. A marvelously realized game made with the utmost of quality and detail. AncientChess.com
How to Play HIVE - New Chess-Like Strategy Game - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-03-07 | Borrowing the basics of chess, with a Queen Bee in place of the King and various insects as her army, this game allows players to essentially build the board of pieces as they are being played, directing a swarm of bugs to dance around in designated ways as they plan to entrap the opposing Queen. Very well conceived and high quality set! - AncientChess.com
My Edited Video AncientChess 2014-02-14 | I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
Luxury Metal Renaissance Chess Set - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-02-13 | An excellent quality, tall, solid metal chess set. The metal is an alloy of 95% nickel. The board is an inlay of elm briar and maple with metal detailing and feet to lift it above the table surface. Chessmen and board are imported from Italy. - AncientChess.com
Deluxe Briar Chessboard Imported from Italy- AncientChess.com AncientChess 2014-02-05 | A high quality chessboard of fine wood with metal accents. Search eBay for: chessboard 32EBG4 - AncientChess.com
Mother of Pearl Chess Board - Imported from Italy - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2013-12-27 | This high gloss mother of pearl board is pretty awesome. From the deep black stain and naturally iridescent shell to the pure gloss finish -- it's really something to behold. 2 inch playing squares for standard size pieces. - AncientChess.com
LOKA - New Fantasy Chess Variant by Mantic Games - AncientChess.com AncientChess 2013-12-14 | Close look at this new game set. Loka, created by Alessio Cavatore (inventor of Shuuro and Turanga): A game for 4 players with endless possibilities. Very imaginative and realized with artistic flare, this game incorporates the best qualities of ancient and contemporary chess variants, together with mythology, fantasy and popular power card games.
