Quote from
John K on January 12, 2023, 9:10 pm
Hello, Mcv,
Thank your your question.
I wanted a set that was relatively lightly weighted and based on the 10x8 Archbishop Chancellor set used for "Capablanca Chess." I added two pieces that I found in the History of Chess book that intrigued me - the Amazon Queen which can move like a Queen and a Knight and a Joker which imitates the last moved piece of the opponent.
I sent desired weights for each piece and possible designs based on pictures to Rishi at the Chess Empire and after some good email debates, he did the rest. I based the rooks and bishops loosely on the design of the outstanding Noj East/West set. I got East and west finials for the Kings too. I can use the various pieces interchangeably on the Certabo board which makes for a visual treat. I've tried what's sometimes called eg Capablanca or Fairy chess etc on my 10x8 board but my brain cannot cope with more than one or two games a year. If you want a custom set, I can certainly recommend Rishi's work.
As for blitz, I agree that this set is probably the best for that. I was very prescriptive about height, shape and weight as I have large hands and wanted pieces that felt good. The shape of the Kings and Queens and the curved central portions particularly took several exchanges but Rishi kept his temper and did what I asked for. It's bordering on me being pathetic, I realise, but I got what I wanted and I really like this set to look at and play with. I've got a very heavy set which is different and maybe better, I think, for the longer game or correspondence.
Hope that answers your question.
All the best, John
Hello, Mcv,
Thank your your question.
I wanted a set that was relatively lightly weighted and based on the 10x8 Archbishop Chancellor set used for "Capablanca Chess." I added two pieces that I found in the History of Chess book that intrigued me - the Amazon Queen which can move like a Queen and a Knight and a Joker which imitates the last moved piece of the opponent.
I sent desired weights for each piece and possible designs based on pictures to Rishi at the Chess Empire and after some good email debates, he did the rest. I based the rooks and bishops loosely on the design of the outstanding Noj East/West set. I got East and west finials for the Kings too. I can use the various pieces interchangeably on the Certabo board which makes for a visual treat. I've tried what's sometimes called eg Capablanca or Fairy chess etc on my 10x8 board but my brain cannot cope with more than one or two games a year. If you want a custom set, I can certainly recommend Rishi's work.
As for blitz, I agree that this set is probably the best for that. I was very prescriptive about height, shape and weight as I have large hands and wanted pieces that felt good. The shape of the Kings and Queens and the curved central portions particularly took several exchanges but Rishi kept his temper and did what I asked for. It's bordering on me being pathetic, I realise, but I got what I wanted and I really like this set to look at and play with. I've got a very heavy set which is different and maybe better, I think, for the longer game or correspondence.
Hope that answers your question.
All the best, John
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