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Caissa’s Wounded Warrior!

Jul 1, 2022Davide NastasioBook Review, Chess Biography, Chess Historychess collecting

I’m always interested in experimenting, and trying new ideas. In this case I’d like to review a book, while giving some of the actual content which can interest the chess die-hard fans like me! Or at least benefit the amateurs, who are interested in chess improvement. So I thought of coming up with a series

German Chess Set Makers – J. G. Gärtner

Mar 16, 2022Holger LangerChess Setsantique chess sets, chess collecting, chess history, chess sets, collecting

Yesterday, March 15, 2022, marked the one year anniversary of this site. To commemorate this notable event, I decided to publish a new article. It shall not only be a simple article, but it should rather be the first of a series of articles dedicated to German chess set makers of the 19th and early

Moro chess sets from the Philippines

Jan 12, 2022Holger LangerChess History, Chess Sets, Uncategorizedantique chess sets, chess collecting, chess sets, collecting, Moro, Philippines

People who know me know also that I have a soft spot for chess sets from the Philippines. I have commented on Staunton chess sets from the Philippines before. Today, I will show you something more exotic, the so called Moro chessmen. To start with an example, here is a specimen from my collection. The

Is chess promoting racism? – a collector’s view

Jun 23, 2021Holger LangerChess History, Chess Sets, Uncategorizedantique chess sets, chess collecting, chess piece colours, chess sets, collecting, racism

In the last couple of months, racism all over the world has rightfully received an increased attention. We are still far away from a society in which people have equal chances irrespective of their gender, age, physical condition or skin colour. It did not take long – and was to be expected – that the

Philippine Staunton Chess Sets

May 23, 2021Holger Langer2 CommentsChess Sets, Uncategorizedantique chess sets, chess collecting, chess sets, collecting, Philippine Staunton, Philippines

Recently, I had a discussion with Davide Nastasio regarding Philippine Staunton chess sets. He bought a reproduction of such a set produced by the Indian manufacturer Chessbazaar. I was aware that Chessbazaar was selling sets in this pattern. But I have to admit that I never really cared for more detail. When Davide mentioned the

Chess collecting – the story continues

May 15, 2021Holger Langer2 CommentsChess History, Chess Sets, Uncategorizedantique chess sets, chess collecting, chess history, chess sets, collecting

In my first article I described that chess does not only consist of openings, tactics and tournaments, but that the chess enthusiast can and should also show an interest in the history of the game and the playing material. This recent article shows the close links between the two. Today I want to tie in

Chess collecting – a different approach to chess

Apr 12, 2021Holger Langer3 CommentsUncategorizedantique chess sets, chess collecting, chess sets, collecting

For most people – and I assume this includes many if not most of the readers of this article – chess is a game, not more and not less. It is a fascinating occupation of the mind, which has captivated people for centuries. The game played today, in its origins, is perhaps 1,500 years old.