Jaques of London Ebonized Fischer Spassky 3.5" Chess Set with Mahogany Chess Box

The Chess Store is pleased to offer the Jaques of London 3.5" 1972 Fischer Spassky Chess Set. This beautiful 3.5" collector's edition Staunton chess set features boxwood and ebonized chess pieces that are accurately replicated from the original set that was used in the famed Fischer versus Spassky chess match in 1972. From the graceful angle of the Bishop's mitre with its distinctive cut to the stunning two-piece Knight, each and every piece bears the high level of craftsmanship that is a Jaques' trademark. This set is presented in a luxurious box complete with miniature lock and key. With the quality of the craftsmanship on display and the history which accompanies this chess set, it's easy to see why the Jaques name is synonymous with the game.

History of Jaques of London Chess Sets
No other company has influenced chess set design and the popularity of the game the way Jaques of London has. Prior to the mid 19th century there were only of two types of chess sets - very elaborate and costly hand-carved reproductions of the Kings court, or crudely turned and carved pieces that were identified mainly by their height. In the 1840s, a new chess set design would be introduced that would change the game forever. Nathaniel Cooke, proprietor of the Illustrated London News, presented John Jaques a new and elegant design for chessmen. The new design used symbols and features that would make pieces easy to recognize and much easier to reproduce. This new design was a hit with chess players, especially the knight's exquisite design based on sculptures from the famous Elgin Marbles. Howard Staunton, the first British chess World Champion, was so impressed with the new design that he agreed to have his name and signature put on every box of pieces. The Staunton chess set, as it became known, has become the standard for nearly all contemporary chess set design. No other company has contributed to the game of chess the way Jaques of London has with millions of Staunton chess sets played with every day in every country around the world.