These pieces were specially designed for this event by Frank Camaratta on behalf of HoS - the Sinquefield set. I believe only 22 sets were made, but there's a possibility that HoS might eventually sell them...
Sets Being used in Sinquefield Cup
Thanks Frank. I was wondering if they were HOS pieces. Looking at the HOS website, they look very similar to the Imperial Collector sets.
It's a HOS Imperial Collecter with DGT and weighted. Here is a link about it.
http://www.uschesschamps.com/opening-festivities-kick-sinquefield-cup
These pieces were specially designed for this event by Frank Camaratta on behalf of HoS - the Sinquefield set. I believe only 22 sets were made, but there's a possibility that HoS might eventually sell them...
Looks like a Limited Edition of this set (not DGT-enabled) is now available for Preorder on the HoS site...
http://www.houseofstaunton.com/2013-sinquefield-cup-commemorative-chess-set.html?src=slide
Frank... for the price which I could never afford in the first place. I would go with a Chavet set or a Dobrovnik set. These are less expensive & a lot better looking sets IMHO.
If your aesthetic is informed by the great old Jaques sets, you'll probably prefer the hos offering.
Does anyone know what sets are being used in the current Sinquefield Cup? It look like an Andeluisan set, but then again not quite. Thanks.