The first Staunton chess set was made by John Jacques & Son of Hatton Garden London in 1849. The design became very popular and is still used today in major chess clubs and national and international events.
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Quotes of the Day
Drawing general conclusions about your main weaknesses can provide a great stimulus to further growth.
Alexander Kotov
“Chess is the struggle against the error.”
Johannes Zukertort
When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside.
Garry Kasparov
When I see the Berlin defence, I am almost happy that I am not longer a top player!
Nigel Short 2016
Every chessmaster was once a beginner.
Irving Chernev