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
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
What am I doing in this pool of piranhas?
Nigel Short 2017
Tal develops all his pieces in the centre and then sacrifices them somewhere.
David Bronstein
I have often written that Karpov is like an iceberg. Well, Kasparov was the Titanic.
Alexander Roshal
My style is based on giving energy and creating. Karpov’s style is something that is probably taking energy from his opponent. NIC 1989
Garry Kasparov 1989 NIC