Spassky & Fischer - an introduction
This historic chess set which Jaques have replicated of the famous pieces used for Spassy and Fischer's Icelandic World Championsip in Reykjavík in 1972 which many still refer to the "match of the century". Each set is numbered and supplied with extra Queens. King height of 89 mm (3.5"). The bases of the chessmen are leather and embossed with a facsimile of Staunton's signature, the year of original design registration and "Spassy and Fischer 1972".
The contest took place at the height of the Cold War and consequently was seen as symbolic of the political confrontation between the two superpowers. Fischer won and Spassky returned home to the U.S.S.R. in disgrace. Spassky continued to play, winning several championships including the 1973 Soviet championship.
We were commissioned to supply the chessboards and boxes for these vaulted chess pieces back in '72 for the Championship and have in our fiftieth anniversary year decided to re-introduce the set and present it in a number of unique ways, as follows:
# Bspk-578/S&F A pair of suede lined leather-bound book-boxes, gold or silver embossed to each spine, offers safe and secure stowage for these precious pieces. Lavishly lined throughout in sumptious suede, each chessman has its own compartment. With each chess piece having a silver or gold embossed leather dics on it's base authenticating it. A matching chessboard can be purchased to cmpliment this stunning presentation and all Dauphin calf leathers are available as is of course personalisation by contacting our special commissions department.
# Bspk-87/S&F/CS-STCH The "ultimate" in travelling compendia without compromise! A stunning Spassky & Fischer Jaques Chess set with a beautiful inlaid leather attaché case with folding chessboard as the lid, within a Geoffrey Parker tournament size inlaid leather Backgammon case with inlaid leather and nickel trimmed stones/checkers, precision dice and uncrushable dice cups. Both cases lock (the Chess by key, the Backgammon by combination) - why should one compromise just because you are travelling - we twin the best from both games, so that you can enjoy these as they should be! This version can be contrast stitched or left plain - the choice is yours. Available in all Dauphin calf leathers and with personalisation if required - please contact our special commissions department.
# Bspk-5225-SSP-S&F In one complete piece with integral inlaid leather Chessboard as the lid, this presentation has these special chessmen stowed within the beautiful hand bound scalloped sided leather plinth, set in padded suede trimmed with felt. Available in all Dauphin calf leathers and with personalisation if required - please contact our special commissions department.
# Bspk-57/AT/S&F-STCH For those chess addicts who are "on the move" we have created a chessboard attaché case which incorporates an inlaid leather Chessboard as the lid. Keeping it's precious cargo from unwelcome visitors are two solid brass nickel or gold plated combination locks, while a solid leather reinforced hand stitched carrying handle allows for comfortable carrying. Again suede lined and felt trimmed each playing piece is protected while in transit. This version can be contrast stitched or left plain - the choice is yours. Available in all Dauphin calf leathers and with personalisation if required - please contact our special commissions department.
# 57/S&F Spassy & Fischer Jaques chessmen in wooden box, complete with certificate. The bases of the chessmen are leather and embossed with a facsimile of Staunton's signature, the year of original design registration and "Spassy and Fischer 1972".
