Chessnut Air Review

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Rsava wrote:
Stockfishdot1 wrote:

I saw a blog post about Indiachessart on Etsy who makes fantastic wooden chess pieces. Supposedly he'll drill the holes ahead of time. They run around $125-150 or so.

**Actually, I just heard back from him and he confirmed that he does sell sets that are pre-drilled for Chessnut Air. He has a website indiachessart.com

Do not see the pre-drilled Air (the smaller ones, correct?) on the site.

Does he make them as needed or am I just missing them?

Having looked at his site, I didn't see any listed as pre-drilled either. He sent a bunch of links and said they would work with the Air, but I'm still trying to get clarification whether or not they are pre-drilled. I don't think he speaks much English.

This blog post is where I first learned about them. https://www.chess.com/blog/vitualis/chessnut-pro-best-and-easiest-way-to-make-custom-chess-pieces Maybe he could answer?

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Yeah, those are for the Air Pro, the larger set. I do not have that, I have the Air and the Evo (which use the same, smaller piece size).

Would love to get a set to fit those boards.

Can you post the links he sent or message me with them?

I will also reach out to him.

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@Stockfishdot1 - I just ordered these two sets from India Chess Art:

https://indiachessart.com/product/16302/

https://indiachessart.com/product/indiachessart-2-6-wooden-russian-zagreb-chess-pieces-weighted-chessmen-in-golden-rosewood-boxwood-tournament-chess/

He assured me they were both available for the Chessnut Air (which means they also work on the Evo). Looking forward to getting them in and making them work with my Air and Evo.

Will let you know when they come in if you are interested (or anyone else is) in how they look and how they work/play on the boards.

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Rsava wrote:

@Stockfishdot1 - I just ordered these two sets from India Chess Art:

https://indiachessart.com/product/16302/

https://indiachessart.com/product/indiachessart-2-6-wooden-russian-zagreb-chess-pieces-weighted-chessmen-in-golden-rosewood-boxwood-tournament-chess/

He assured me they were both available for the Chessnut Air (which means they also work on the Evo). Looking forward to getting them in and making them work with my Air and Evo.

Will let you know when they come in if you are interested (or anyone else is) in how they look and how they work/play on the boards.

I took a look at this set last night Richard , be careful his quote was a lot higher than the sale price $150 for hole 's made for the chips ?

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@Rsava Yes, please keep us posted - I'm interested in maybe getting the Zagrebs in black when they become available.

I'm also working on doing some 3d prints in the proper size - I'm making some progress and I'll share here when I have more to show.

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mvk20 wrote:
@Rsava Yes, please keep us posted - I'm interested in maybe getting the Zagrebs in black when they become available.

I'm also working on doing some 3d prints in the proper size - I'm making some progress and I'll share here when I have more to show.

That would be great would gladly buy a set which could fit the four pawn rule on a sq & a king that fits the sq with out been over sized !

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lighthouse wrote:
Rsava wrote:

@Stockfishdot1 - I just ordered these two sets from India Chess Art:

https://indiachessart.com/product/16302/

https://indiachessart.com/product/indiachessart-2-6-wooden-russian-zagreb-chess-pieces-weighted-chessmen-in-golden-rosewood-boxwood-tournament-chess/

He assured me they were both available for the Chessnut Air (which means they also work on the Evo). Looking forward to getting them in and making them work with my Air and Evo.

Will let you know when they come in if you are interested (or anyone else is) in how they look and how they work/play on the boards.

I took a look at this set last night Richard , be careful his quote was a lot higher than the sale price $150 for hole 's made for the chips ?

I ordered off his website and verified that the price shown was with holes for the sensors.

We'll see what I get and I will not hesitate to call out any issues.

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I also just ordered the 2.6 zagreb with snesor holes, hopefully the pieces are acceptable. All the pieces with "hot" in the description can be made for the chessnut air, all the others for the Pro, so I was told.

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xctbl wrote:

I also just ordered the 2.6 zagreb with snesor holes, hopefully the pieces are acceptable. All the pieces with "hot" in the description can be made for the chessnut air, all the others for the Pro, so I was told.

Like "hot air"? Well, that will be easy to remember.

Rsava wrote: @Stockfishdot1 - I just ordered these two sets from India Chess Art:

https://indiachessart.com/product/16302/

https://indiachessart.com/product/indiachessart-2-6-wooden-russian-zagreb-chess-pieces-weighted-chessmen-in-golden-rosewood-boxwood-tournament-chess/

"He assured me they were both available for the Chessnut Air (which means they also work on the Evo). Looking forward to getting them in and making them work with my Air and Evo.

Will let you know when they come in if you are interested (or anyone else is) in how they look and how they work/play on the boards."

Show us how they look when you get them. I'm excited to see them!

[edit] I just bought the Zagreb 2.6 too! happy.png

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Will do. I will post pics and give an honest opinion of them once I get them.

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xctbl wrote:

I also just ordered the 2.6 zagreb with snesor holes, hopefully the pieces are acceptable. All the pieces with "hot" in the description can be made for the chessnut air, all the others for the Pro, so I was told.

What was his sale price with You  xctbl , As he had quote me $150 + for the holes , Then with import tax + vat would workout at around $190 + too much of a risk after a poor review see above !

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Oh, @lighthouse, yes @ $190 it would be too much for that. I would not order it for that amount either.

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lighthouse wrote:
xctbl wrote:

I also just ordered the 2.6 zagreb with snesor holes, hopefully the pieces are acceptable. All the pieces with "hot" in the description can be made for the chessnut air, all the others for the Pro, so I was told.

What was his sale price with You  xctbl , As he had quote me $150 + for the holes , Then with import tax + vat would workout at around $190 + too much of a risk after a poor review see above !

Uh oh. and I don't know about import tax. I've never had to pay that. That price takes it way above the price for Chessnut's wooden ones.

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The US does not pay import tax. It is all inclusive.

From his website:

PLEASE NOTE:

USA/Australia: There are no extra taxes, hidden costs or additional shipping charges. The price mentioned on the website is the final price. What you see is what you pay. Our prices are all-inclusive.

Rest of the World: The VAT/taxes is decided by the Govt. authorities. indiachessart is not responsible to collect or reimerse those fee collected by the authorities. Kindly check with your local authorities.

 

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lighthouse wrote:
xctbl wrote:

I also just ordered the 2.6 zagreb with snesor holes, hopefully the pieces are acceptable. All the pieces with "hot" in the description can be made for the chessnut air, all the others for the Pro, so I was told.

What was his sale price with You  xctbl , As he had quote me $150 + for the holes , Then with import tax + vat would workout at around $190 + too much of a risk after a poor review see above !

I just passed the order for 135USD on his website, I spoke to him on Whatsapp. I won't be paying more for sure (maybe import tax to the EU...)

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Just being looking on his website way cheaper than Etsy ?

Quite like this set . https://indiachessart.com/product/indiachessart-2-6-wooden-fierce-knight-chess-pieces-weighted-chessmen-in-ebonies-boxwood-tournament-chess/#%C2%A7

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I looked at that one but it calls for a minimum square size of 50mm.

The Air and the Evo have 35 mm squares so I thought it would be too crowded (and I like slightly crowded boards).

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Sensors (2 sets) are on the way, hopefully the pieces get here soon after as starting Feb 11 I start a marathon travel schedule for work - out on the road 4 weeks straight so not a lot of time to work on them, then out 2 of the three weeks after that.

Trying to work out how to take my Air with me as well as a tablet to use to play while out on the road. Would love to have the wooden pieces with me.

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xctbl wrote:
lighthouse wrote:
xctbl wrote:

I also just ordered the 2.6 zagreb with snesor holes, hopefully the pieces are acceptable. All the pieces with "hot" in the description can be made for the chessnut air, all the others for the Pro, so I was told.

What was his sale price with You  xctbl , As he had quote me $150 + for the holes , Then with import tax + vat would workout at around $190 + too much of a risk after a poor review see above !

I just passed the order for 135USD on his website, I spoke to him on Whatsapp. I won't be paying more for sure (maybe import tax to the EU...)

  xctbl Can you post some photos of the set please & let me know your import tax on top Thanks / as here vat is add as well !

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Wow cool set!