This video is two years old, but it is still valid. I have two Dubrovnik repros; one is an RCM's 50, and the other is a CB's 3. The first one has knights with a better profile and more symmetry, but I prefer the CBs. After I watched your video, I understood that you were working with them, which is why the set is so well-balanced and adequately sized. The knight's eyes are not symmetric, but even then, they look fantastic. Thank you very much for contributing to the chess sets' collectors community. I should concur with most that the late Dubrovnik chess set is the chess set of choice; it is playable and balanced and should outlast the rigors of frequent use and abuse because it has few weak points in its piece design.
Got this set delivered today. Very pleased but there is one issue. Several the chessmen rattle when you tap them down on the board. The weights are definitely loose. Shouldn’t happen with a brand new set. I’m not about to ship it back to India so I’ll have to fix them myself. Other than that, excellent set!
Nice review. I had to buy this today, and a box. My Dad had a Lardy set when I was growing up, and this reminded me of his set. We will play with this new set when he visits!!
Btw my system froze when I used your link. I don’t think the link is bad just my computer. I went back in directly. I attributed my purchase to your review in a comment after purchase. Sorry about this.
Just ordered this set, but with mahogany stain. Been debating for weeks and doing so much research as to which one fit the bill. I think and hope I made the right decision. Now the delivery waiting game. Assuming a week since I’m in the USA.
I purchased the natural boxwood and ebony version of this same RCM Lessing set a little over 6 months ago. Beautiful and classic Staunton design. The design seems very similar to the Fischer-Spassky replica sets out there, but I think the knights and king are a little better. I can't help but wonder if the 1972 Fischer-Spassky was played either with a Lessing Staunton set or with a slightly modified version. On my set, I do wish there was a little more grain in the ebony pieces. At any rate, I enjoy these videos, and this is certainly one or my favorite sets!
I have a question. But first, thanks for this review - very nice! On their site, these pieces look yellowish, which itself is a bit „special“. But in your video, they come across as carrot orange. Is this their real appearance or a video artefact? Thanks!
I do not think Bobby Fischer had anything to do with Dubrovnik. Bobby won the great tournament in Zagreb, 1970. Actually, half the games were played in the resort town of Rovinij and the rest in Zagreb. I have the tournament book! I cannot prove this, but I think Bobby was allowed to take a set home afterwards; there is a photo of Bobby at home with books and this set, not the other one. The book, 1970. The other photo, 972...
I didn't buy one of these yet because the various manufacturers offer about a dozen choices and they all look good. Can you help me sell my vintage Heuer Looping chess timer? I will never use it...
Hi, I hope you see this. On the rooooks, the cuts are called either slits or slots. Think about a real castle before gunpowder. You want your archers to shoot at the enemy with minimal risk. The stone between the cuts is a very pretty word: crenellation, singular, crenellations plural. Please start using this nice word. Now, I want to give this same gift to Al Su. Do the two of you talk? I may get back to you. Ted
Best original Lardy I’ve seen with box autograph of Spassky… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZgDe-fHotRc.htmlsi=kmxOKSFf_P6WbyvH Lardy is set of FRA 1974 Nice Olympiad, and ‘76 based on vids I’ve seen
This is a great video! Thanks for the wonderful comparison of the various Dubrovnik 1950 options. I have the RCM pieces, which are nice, but I may add the Staunton Castle antiqued set as well. I really appreciate your guidance!
If anyone is hesitating buying from Royal Chess Mall, the kit they sell is seriously good. A few days ago received a 4.1" Pro Staunton set in Rosewood and Boxwood, it is just stunning. I have already made another order for the 3.9" Dubrovnik set in Ebony and Boxwood.
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