Garry Kasparov
First Stainless Batch
18.01.13 02:19
Announcing limited availability of Stage 1 Eastern/Western Stainless BCE sets, this is the first batch with optional stainless steel bases. This are the exact replicas of the exclusive set made in black for Garry Kasparov by the Presidential order of Slovenia.
Get them while available. For prices check the Options page. For three minutes of pure awesomeness check the video below.
Specs: Weighted, FIDE size 2, king height 96 mm, base diameter 41 mm, weight 62 g. The pawns are 22 g each. Pretty much standard stuff.
The pics above are of the Eastern variety. The Westerns are very cool also, trust me now, believe me later.
-Izmet
Get them while available. For prices check the Options page. For three minutes of pure awesomeness check the video below.
Specs: Weighted, FIDE size 2, king height 96 mm, base diameter 41 mm, weight 62 g. The pawns are 22 g each. Pretty much standard stuff.
The pics above are of the Eastern variety. The Westerns are very cool also, trust me now, believe me later.
-Izmet
Kasparov vs. Short 2012
23.12.12 14:33
The champ is back! An amazing game featuring Helen Mirren.
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-Izmet
Garry Kasparov presented with BCE
20.11.12 14:03
By presidential order, world champion Garry Kasparov was presented with a unique set of Best Chessmen Ever at recent World Youth Chess Championship 2012 in Maribor Slovenia. A special limited BCE 38 piece Stage 1 set in pitch black with triple weighted stainless steel based chessmen in a traditional Slovenian gift casket was chosen. Beautifulest chess set ever, best ever.
Kasparov’s first comment? “Heavy!”
Heavy indeed! Garry, you are The Man!
Presented in a traditional Slovene gift casket, this ultimate BCE set comes with additional (Eastern/Western) kings , extra promotionable queens and extra bishop pairs (Eastern/Western) for a total of 40 pieces. Eastern or Western, this set fits all the needs of an international grandmaster. Featuring highly polished stainless steel bases tor added durability and unprecedented stability. These chessmen are indestructible and best ever for the best player ever. Nothing and nobody even comes close. Only two sets made.
More photos of the BCE S1EWB+007 set for Garry Kasparov on flickr.
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Kasparov’s first comment? “Heavy!”
Heavy indeed! Garry, you are The Man!
Presented in a traditional Slovene gift casket, this ultimate BCE set comes with additional (Eastern/Western) kings , extra promotionable queens and extra bishop pairs (Eastern/Western) for a total of 40 pieces. Eastern or Western, this set fits all the needs of an international grandmaster. Featuring highly polished stainless steel bases tor added durability and unprecedented stability. These chessmen are indestructible and best ever for the best player ever. Nothing and nobody even comes close. Only two sets made.
More photos of the BCE S1EWB+007 set for Garry Kasparov on flickr.
-Izmet
Unprecedented Stability
17.11.12 01:33
A video of a very special set (only two in existence). Stainless steel bottom, Stage 2 intricate knights, gift casket and other goodies. A gift for a very special GM.
Impossible to knock over. Indestructible. Perfect blitz chessmen. Best Chessmen Ever.
The thing is, it’s all about the position of the 20 g weight and the shape of the foot. I studied and tested all kinds of sets with a homemade robot, the ones from Jaques of London usually came on top. So I borrowed the idea of sloped bottom edges, works great. These cannot be accidentaly knocked over. Also, creates a fine illusion of chessmen floating above the chessboard.
-Izmet
Impossible to knock over. Indestructible. Perfect blitz chessmen. Best Chessmen Ever.
The thing is, it’s all about the position of the 20 g weight and the shape of the foot. I studied and tested all kinds of sets with a homemade robot, the ones from Jaques of London usually came on top. So I borrowed the idea of sloped bottom edges, works great. These cannot be accidentaly knocked over. Also, creates a fine illusion of chessmen floating above the chessboard.
-Izmet