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I have this Excalibur Grandmaster Platinum 747p Chess Set. I am having a hard time finding any information about it, how much it's worth etc. It's in working order, all pieces are there. I have the original instruction manual. The only defect is where the battery compartment is. I have photos If anyone could be of assistance I'd appreciate it.

OLYMPIC 1939 "MAGISTRAL SET" :::: ON SALE ::::

The 8th official Chess Olympiad was for the first time held outside Europe. The number of entries reached the record since many Latin American teams applied and not so many European nations dropped out of the competition. Germany reappeared after many years of absence but USA, four time gold medal winners were surprisingly missing. Their players expected extra $2,500 compensation for being away from home for many weeks. They were offered just $1,500 and refused to go. Hungary and Yugoslavia were other top absentees. The financial difficulties involved in sending representatives to such a far-off continent were mainly the reason of the absences. Winds of War were starting to blow slowly over Europe. There was no more independent Austrian and Czechoslovak state as Hitler annexed both of these. Two Austrian-born players reinforced German team: Eliskases, at board 1, and Dr. Becker, designated a team captain. Czechoslovakia were allowed to play as separate team but were referred to as "Protectorate of Bohemia-Moravia". After long and wearisome negotiations the organizing committee refused to display official Swastika-based flag of the Protectorate and traditional Czech banner flew at the frontal wall of the venue. The favourites were certainly Poland, free of overwhelming presence of continuously winning US team, and combined German-Austrian team with two experienced Austrians and three German newcomers in the squad. The hosts must have been considered favourites, not only because of their respectable chess skills but also due to fact they did not have to travel across the ocean on the board of the ship. Furthermore, since the war did not affect them directly and they did not have to care about the come back they could entirely focus on the games. Czechoslovakia were big mystery with many potentially stronger teams missing on one hand and with their home country being occupied by the Nazis on the other. Capablanca played for Cuba, the Olympic newcomers and he was big attraction for the crowd yet he was many years after his prime time. Alekhine, who regained individual World Championship was put at board 1 of French team for the fifth time. Holland were missing Euwe, a bit demoralised after he had indisputably lost the World Champion title. The memorable journey across Atlantic lasted for more than three weeks and all the European teams were on the board. "Priapolis", the name of the ship have become an epitome of the Chess Noah's Ark for next generations.
The top final section comprised of 16 teams, 12 Europeans and 4 from America, including newcomers from Chile, Brazil and Cuba. Most of Latin American nations, as expected, failed to reach top sixteen and played in bottom section together with couple of European fries. The finals began on September 1st, the day of the outbreak of The Second World War. This has done much confusion to most European teams. Some players withdrew from the competition, including three members of English team because of which England left the competition immediately. Most of delegates thought the Olympiad should be abolished. However the hosts were very pushy about continuing the event and the assembly of team captains decided to go on with the Olympiad. Poland-Germany and France-Germany were set 2-2 by default since these were with in the state of war with each other. German officials pressed the Czechs to abolish their matches with Poland and France since formally Czechoslovakia, or Protectorate of Bohemia-Moravia as they were referred to, were part of Germany and the Germans finally succeeded. Palestine announced boycott of the Germans and refused to play them. Unfortunately bighead Germans did not want to accept this solution since they counted on easy win over Palestine and explicitly stated nothing else than 4-0 would satisfy them. The negotiations were in deadlock. Fortunately for all the Argentinians, one of favourites for a win offered their match vs Palestine to be halved by default, same as Palestine-Germany clash, what had been accepted by everyone as an act of generous compensation for the Germans. We had then a total of 6 matches and 24 games set by default and one team missing the finals. One must admit politics interfered the course of the games significantly. Tense atmosphere did not influence positively the standard of games.
Many players, especially those of Jewish origin, were not very prone to come back to Europe. Argentinian government settled certain privileges for those who were willing to stay there and build up the power of Argentinian chess. All the members of German squad stayed in Argentina, some of them forever, as well as Najdorf and Frydman of Poland, Ståhlberg of Sweden, Pelikán and Skalička of Czechoslovakia, Endzelīns of Latvia, Luckis and Vaitonis of Lithuania and many, many more. Buenos Aires was bustling with chess activity throughout blustery years of War. Argentinian chess gathered enormous momentum that soon brought Argentina many terrific successes such as five Olympic medals won in the 50's and early 60's. The War and post-War political new deal shattered old hierarchy. Poland never made even close to their pre-War achievements. USSR appeared as almighty force dominating all over the field. Communist countries emerged from the darkness while the Western world suffered sort of regression. Nothing has left stable. Thus we have sufficient grounds to close the volume one of our book.
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DGT Pegasus online chessboard (price: 200€)

Almost new (just a few months old) and in perfect working order. Shipment from Italy

For Sale: NOJ Tal set in beautiful red. This set is unique as it has both versions of the knights. Please ping for pics and terms.

Have a glass eyed Lardy for sale that I picked up from one of my local customers. With box and everything

give me a number of what you think is fair. Also have the 2.25" square Drueke in great shape (no Box) from the same customer.

thanks

Shelby Lohrman

Chess Gorilla

Hey everybody! I make custom chess sets and it was recommended to me that I post about them here. Boards can be made with or without a custom engraving. The chess piece box is complementary and can also feature a custom engraving.

Keep in mind these are made by hand so it will take time to build. See prices on the Etsy listing.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1449258358/handmade-chess-set-w-optional-engravings

I have a chess set for sale for cheap. It’s brand new never used. Hand crafted in Greece. Retail price $70. Chess on one side. Backgammon on the other. The board lifts open and all the pieces are stored on the inside. I’ll post pictures soon as I figure out how to do so. If you’re interested please lmk and I can give you my Facebook where you can purchase it risk free.

I have a chess set for sale for cheap. It’s brand new never used. Hand crafted in Greece. Retail price $70. Chess on one side. Backgammon on the other. The board lifts open and all the pieces are stored on the inside. . If you’re interested please lmk and I can give you my Facebook where you can purchase it risk free. also if someone would fill me in on how to post pics I’ll gladly do so

I have a few chess sets I’ve collected over the years. No idea how to price them. Any thoughts?

I have several chess sets for sale:

1. Biro Sandor Hungarian-Romanian maple/black stained set

2. Oldset Regency maple/black stained set

market price for both (I.e. make me an offer!). I have custom JLP boxes for both, $90 each for the buyer (only in conjunction with the set).

I have a Pianki chess board I want to sell and am trying to find out how much it's worth.

Please post pictures to help see the chess sets.

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-equipment/for-sale-2-oldset-ukraine-maple-black-chess-sets-custom-jlp-chess-boxes

Thanks. That is a beauty.

@VBerriz

I have something special here that I hope someone else has room for in their collection/home. It's a Michael Graves Postmodern chess set. The pieces are super unique and the entire set up is quite large. Please see the link below for pictures. If you're interested and would like to make a reasonable offer before I list online, I'd be happy to discuss. The pieces are in fantastic condition and the felt bottoms of each are imprinted with the architect's last name. The playing surface is also in great condition. There is some wear showing on some of the squares along the side of the board from years of enjoyment and normal handling. This set ranges anywhere from $500 (chipped pieces, heavily damaged boards) to $5,000 (completely restored). Please take a look, and let me know if you have any questions or interest. <<kemmery_24@hotmail.com>>

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I have this chess set my grandad gave me idk much about it or how much its worth if you have any information or want more information and pics on it email me at slybosssui@gmail.com thx

Brand new House of Staunton B.H. Wood 3.75" $100 USD

https://www.houseofstaunton.com/the-b-h-wood-chess-pieces-3-75-king.html

If anyone is interested please feel free to send me a message and we can work something out. There are a few loose weights from the factory but otherwise it's a great set and never used.

Hi Everyone I’m selling my millenium chess genius element module, is basically brand new and comes with booklet. Doesn’t come with any cable. I’m selling for 60£. Works perfectly