Artisans Crafting the Wooden Chess Pieces

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  • @JavierRomero-ri6po
    @JavierRomero-ri6po 4 роки тому +73

    If I played With those knights, I would resign immediately if my knight is taken.

  • @johnshaposka3294
    @johnshaposka3294 7 років тому +255

    This is why I never even tried to make a chess set; anybody can make a pawn, etc. But the knight is something that simple copying from a template CAN NOT produce - it takes an artist! I salute the beauty of his work and I even admire the simple equipment he uses to produce these beautiful pieces!

    • @chesscreation
      @chesscreation  6 років тому +31

      Many thanks Sir, for your appreciation for our work. Best regards

    • @danceswithstone
      @danceswithstone 5 років тому +14

      John Shaposka, While I agree this man's work is beautiful and he is indeed a talented artist, that is no reason for you not to try!

    • @chesscreation
      @chesscreation  5 років тому +6

      Many thanks Sir

    • @gagnonfrancois8592
      @gagnonfrancois8592 5 років тому +5

      @@chesscreation I made all pieces except the knight, and it's been 5 year and im still stuck with the knight lol. this guy is amazing craftman

    • @afkhhan
      @afkhhan 5 років тому

      @@chesscreation pa ji link, order wastey??

  • @thatsrightjack2139
    @thatsrightjack2139 5 років тому +89

    The fact that this gentleman has all of his fingers is a testament to his skill level!

    • @dipakdhabuwala9903
      @dipakdhabuwala9903 3 роки тому +3

      His fingers grow back naturally.

    • @redblade8160
      @redblade8160 Рік тому

      Thatsright Jack.
      If you're careful, then there is no reason why you should lose any of your fingers. Only idiots like you would lose fingers on power tools.

    • @powernab8457
      @powernab8457 9 місяців тому

      Brilliant comment 😂😂😂 "has all of his fingers is a testament to his skill level!"

  • @MrJofArnold
    @MrJofArnold 5 років тому +11

    Pushes wood against sanding wheel for a few seconds; gets out a "rough" horse shape that's better than I can do in an hour of whittling. What a talent!

  • @johnwallace3817
    @johnwallace3817 2 роки тому +16

    I bought one of your chess sets six months ago. Absolutely spectacular! Glad to get to see how it was made. It was expensive but well worth the price.

    • @hanyelrouby8596
      @hanyelrouby8596 Рік тому +2

      How much it cost you?

    • @redblade8160
      @redblade8160 Рік тому

      @@hanyelrouby8596
      Each pawn cost £1000
      The King and Queen are £2000 each
      Bishops are £1500 a piece
      Knight cost £3000 a piece
      Rook cost £1800 a piece
      John Wallace had to sell his family into slavery in order to buy the whole chess set. But it was worth it.

    • @MorningNapalm
      @MorningNapalm Рік тому

      :D follow the link above to see the prices.

  • @iantheorem
    @iantheorem 4 роки тому +10

    Your chess pieces are far superior in material, design, overall shape and style than any others I have seen on the market. I bet they have a great feel and weight to them. Kudos to you all

  • @markedwardsphotography
    @markedwardsphotography 3 роки тому +4

    without any doubt ... THE BEST Chess Set Maker in the World. ' Stunning Craftsmanship ' beautiful work. Mandeep Singh Saggu.

  • @greenatom
    @greenatom 3 роки тому +7

    The workmanship is beautiful. I also like seeing the old vintage machines still being put to good use.

  • @mikerodrik3716
    @mikerodrik3716 4 роки тому +9

    I wish their work would be rewarded as it deserves

  • @weberboxes
    @weberboxes 4 роки тому +6

    Your skill and dedication to such fine work is very inspiring. As a professional woodworker for over 40 years I thank you for sharing what you do in this short video. It is inspirational and I hope that it expanded your customer base in other parts of the world.

  • @johntherriault9687
    @johntherriault9687 3 роки тому +1

    You are certainly a modern Michelangelo of the chess creation craft. The fact that each piece is created with human contact and not a CNC machine surely will resonate from the piece to your hand. However, I think my game will suffer as my main focus will be on the beauty of the pieces. While in Spain many years ago I bought a set (wooden, as they should be in my opinion) and thought it was nice - after watching your video I think that set might become firewood after I find and get one of yours! No, I’d better reconsider that firewood thing as I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable actually playing with your set, let alone allowing someone else to handle it.
    Absolutely fantastic work!!

  • @j.m.m.g.6105
    @j.m.m.g.6105 4 роки тому +7

    The unique and original creators of the first version of Chess. A thousand years later and they continue to sharpen the prodigious game that originated in their lands.

  • @conjured_up_skeletons6178
    @conjured_up_skeletons6178 9 місяців тому +1

    Mr. Saggu’s 90’s Kasparov championship Chavet in distressed boxwood is the beloved relic in my humble dwelling.
    The hand signed certificate of authenticity is a charming touch.

  • @martzjertz5975
    @martzjertz5975 3 роки тому +4

    My god, this man is incredible. I wish him long and sound health, so he can continue to bless the chess world with his incredible talent and skill.

  • @silvermyth2119
    @silvermyth2119 5 років тому +4

    Congratulations! The people of India make the most beautiful chess pieces I've ever seen. 👍I have several sets. I'm so happy I found your video. I've scoured you tube for several days hoping to find one showing the craftsmen making the pieces. Keep the great work. You have beautiful and wonderful talent! 👍

    • @sergiodipaolo3749
      @sergiodipaolo3749 5 років тому

      Vorrei comprare un set di scacchi che si vedono nel filmato come posso fare e quanto costano .

  • @evrenalpman1257
    @evrenalpman1257 4 роки тому +3

    Great humble artists. Perfect work. Indians should be proud of you.

  • @jsmith3980
    @jsmith3980 4 роки тому +4

    Very lovely chess pieces made with great skill.I have now got a boxwood Staunton set...most probably made by you in the home of chess..India.Thanks for posting and making them.Master craftsmen at work.

  • @AncientChess
    @AncientChess 6 років тому +12

    Very impressive! I have handled many wooden chess sets, but I did not truly appreciate the amazing care and artistry that goes into making each piece of these elaborate sets. Great work!

  • @philosophiaentis5612
    @philosophiaentis5612 4 роки тому +2

    Your work is true art. Pieces worthy of the great world chess champion, the Indian Viswanathan Anand. Greetings from Brazil.

    • @adonisjesien
      @adonisjesien 4 роки тому +1

      Cara quando eu vi esse vídeo pensei a mesma coisa, eles são verdadeiros artistas

    • @philosophiaentis5612
      @philosophiaentis5612 4 роки тому +1

      @@adonisjesien Sim, simplesmente fenomenal.

  • @joaocaldas6848
    @joaocaldas6848 4 роки тому +1

    I recently bought the chess pieces you made on the Queen of Chess website. I would like to congratulate you for the beautiful work. I live in Brazil, in the State of Bahia, in the city of Salvador. I wish everyone success. A big hug.

    • @chesscreation
      @chesscreation  4 роки тому +1

      Dear Sir, many thanks for your appreciation for our work.

    • @Deepak_Arun
      @Deepak_Arun 3 роки тому

      @@chesscreation ji contact details please

  • @thewab1974
    @thewab1974 2 роки тому +1

    6:42 - Hell, I'd take the one on the left as-is. That's a piece with a lot of character and it looks very stylish that way. Amazing craftsmanship.

  • @chirilas5217
    @chirilas5217 2 роки тому +3

    Wow!!!, great work Sir. Excellent manufacturing and beautiful pieces. Congratulations.👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @uppermostleague9047
    @uppermostleague9047 3 роки тому +1

    Very beautiful craftsmanship also very clean craftsmanship in very careful And very clean Craftsmanship wonderful work I would love to buy one of your chess sets

  • @ЮлияХиврич
    @ЮлияХиврич 3 роки тому +2

    Спасибо вам за ваше мастерство! Какая точность! Я узнал некоторые ваши секреты* попробую ими воспользоваться ' ещё раз большое спасибо и удачи вам во всех делах!

  • @davidmcghee7696
    @davidmcghee7696 3 роки тому +1

    warms the heart to know these men are still carrying on true artistry for all of us to enjoy. I only hope they are fairly compensated.

    • @johnhuddleston8647
      @johnhuddleston8647 Місяць тому

      Trust me, they are lol. I've purchased almost $1,000 worth of two boxes of chess pieces and a chess board. Once you've actually seen the bud rosewood and ebony chess pieces IN PERSON, you'll be blown away. To me, they DEFINITELY are worth the money.....and they last a lifetime!! 👍👍

  • @AlSuChess
    @AlSuChess 3 роки тому +5

    I used to do woodcraft with a dremel, but to this is different, to craft these pieces in exactly the same way requires a great deal of skill and patience.

  • @conradsmith9332
    @conradsmith9332 5 років тому +10

    This takes pure gift and talent to produce this Beutifull artwork. Absolutely Beutifull work sir! :)

  • @CapitanTavish
    @CapitanTavish 3 роки тому

    I want to tell you that you are the one making the best pieces in the world right now. I hope one day I’ll be able to afford one of your set. Your sets are literally the best sets in the world

  • @DaveBraga
    @DaveBraga 5 років тому +5

    Really good skill, wood and chess sets. Have now purchased three of the 5" Staunton (chessbazaar?) sets in the 5" range and gave two out as gifts. The very best. Hats off to you craftsmen.

    • @Tmanaz480
      @Tmanaz480 3 роки тому

      How grand it must feel to play on a set that large.

  • @amber_long
    @amber_long 3 роки тому +2

    Incredible craftsmanship, the work that goes into those knights is amazing!

    • @Alex-ix4vb
      @Alex-ix4vb 3 роки тому

      Gottem

    • @Alkhalifah1
      @Alkhalifah1 3 роки тому

      I want you to make a chess elephant Can you make a chess elephant and how much does it cost I want four pieces every two in a color to be used in chess

  • @ArcanZA
    @ArcanZA 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful knights ! Looks very realistic. True master pieces.

  • @christodeysel894
    @christodeysel894 4 роки тому +2

    Those sets are gorgeous! Kudos to all the craftsmen.

  • @woodstoney
    @woodstoney 6 років тому +6

    Very nicely done. I admire your dedication to producing quality, hand-crafted pieces of such beauty. Best wishes!

  • @georgeross5841
    @georgeross5841 Рік тому

    Fantastic Quality of Hand Processing well done !!!!

  • @mwils51
    @mwils51 5 років тому +7

    He gives me his secrets and still no way I can do it. What an amazing artist to create such beautiful pieces! It would be a great accomplishment for me to create the board deserving of these pieces sitting on them.

  • @johnsavard7583
    @johnsavard7583 3 роки тому

    I have heard there is a problem harvesting ebony sustainably, but not all natural ebony is black, and so if the other ebony was not wasted, it would be possible for ebony harvesting to be sustainable. This was in connection with its use in violins, but it would also apply to other uses.

  • @raghuramanu611
    @raghuramanu611 6 років тому +1

    Very Hard to make chess Coins as Business, Your Interest and involvement made it possibe to create great quality chess set. great work

  •  7 років тому +1

    Belíssimas peças, em verdade as mais belas que já vi, é admirável a qualidade do trabalho, o cavalo é muito realista, detalhado de forma excepcional!!! Só as condições de trabalho e quesito segurança é que me dão calafrios!!!! Sr quando vais lançar outro vídeo desse?

  • @frankciborski835
    @frankciborski835 5 років тому +1

    I admire Artisans practicing their finely honed craft with the exacted precision of their tools.

  • @DavidMartinez-rk6fd
    @DavidMartinez-rk6fd 3 роки тому +1

    incredible now when i buy a set of this, i will think how many expertisement is put on this.

  • @duni7374
    @duni7374 5 років тому +3

    Wow, most beautiful Knight I've seen. You, sir, are very talented!

  • @pajodato5339
    @pajodato5339 Рік тому

    I got the Arthurian Luxury chess set from Mandeep Singh Saggu as a gift for my father-in-law new house party. He himself built an great wood chessboard several years ago. The intrincate artwork of these asian pieces is exquisite. A incredible gift to an able wood worker to say the least!

  • @onebadhombre7158
    @onebadhombre7158 5 років тому +5

    Holy moly! These guys are amazing! Truly great craftsmanship!

  • @MargaD3100
    @MargaD3100 4 роки тому +1

    Your work borders on perfection ... I love those pieces made so delicately !!! Greetings from Argentina!!!

  • @pabloopazo7004
    @pabloopazo7004 3 роки тому

    Fantastic job. The video is very educational. The knight making impressed me.

  • @GeForcoRomeO
    @GeForcoRomeO Рік тому

    Wow! Awesome! Good work! Thanks for that information, very instructive!

  • @MrGreensweightHist
    @MrGreensweightHist 5 років тому +10

    The Knights are AMAZING.

  • @robertbentley5604
    @robertbentley5604 6 років тому +4

    I am a big chess fan and woodcraft lover... and I have seen many nice wooden chess pieces.... the chess Knight is proof of just how good the craftsmanship is.... and you sir did a most excellent job! You are a master of your craft! Thank you for the beautiful video!

  • @nialldoyle8206
    @nialldoyle8206 5 років тому

    I have just bought a board off Mandeep and it’s gorgeous. Lovely craftsmanship great price and delivered quickly very delighted. Well done.

  • @dhavitprem
    @dhavitprem 5 років тому +13

    how do I contact you ? do you have an email please ? thanks

  • @maneeshs2005
    @maneeshs2005 11 місяців тому

    Bole so nihal sat shri akal Mandeepji. Tusi great artist ho ji. Assi tode kaam di quality di ijjaat kardein.. love from Bangalore India

  • @MarkShian
    @MarkShian 4 роки тому +5

    Amazing! I have a chess set like this and I'm so grateful for the time and effort you put in to create these amazing pieces. Thank you!

    • @MICMAY1578
      @MICMAY1578 4 роки тому +1

      Hello, I am interested in buying one, tell me if you have direct contact with the manufacturers? Tell me where you bought the you I thank you-.

    • @izobretatel1964
      @izobretatel1964 Рік тому

      Где вы его купили и сколько стоит?

  • @sherriecaskie3111
    @sherriecaskie3111 5 років тому +2

    Your work is outstanding. You are a true artist with great skill!

  • @stephanieellison5668
    @stephanieellison5668 5 років тому +5

    Mandeep! This is excellent craftsmanship! Unbelievable! I wish I could afford your chess sets. I am in Vaḍodarā, Gujarāt.

  • @cwadeh1
    @cwadeh1 5 років тому +4

    Hello Mandeep! Thank you for your great skill and focused attention on every detail of each chess piece. I am a recent customer of yours, and I love the chess set you and your craftsmen have made for me. I was admiring the set I received today in the mail, and thought to myself, how can these be made by hand with such precision.. so I went online to see if anyone shows the process, and there you were! You do master level carving! I love the knight on my Alexandrian set, and each of the other pieces as well. I shall enjoy them for years to come. So do you play a lot of chess with your friends there in India? Do you play online or a casual game by email? Thanks again for your craftsmanship!

  • @raulmendoza7213
    @raulmendoza7213 3 роки тому

    Exelentes trabajos felicidades sin duda alguna en la India trabajan mui bien

  • @MrUnterward
    @MrUnterward 5 років тому +3

    Simply spectacular . You got some serious skills. I wish I could afford something as perfect as that. Keep using your talent. Beautiful

  • @nosystem1098
    @nosystem1098 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing skill--I've always wondered how this carving was done. Thank you!

  • @patrickk560
    @patrickk560 4 роки тому

    I bought one of his sets. The most beautiful Chess set I've EVER seen!!!! I thank him for his amazing work

  • @betoadalberto1
    @betoadalberto1 7 років тому +4

    Mandeep Singh Parabéns pelo trabalho e obrigado por compartilha conosco.

  • @JoeMartin1968
    @JoeMartin1968 3 роки тому

    You, Sir, are a true Artist! When money frees up, I plan on buying 4 sets. One for me and 3 of my boys that love the game of chess. It may be a while though.

  • @tank.4496
    @tank.4496 3 роки тому +1

    Amazingly beautiful craftsmanship my friend ❤

  • @rudolfpokorny7850
    @rudolfpokorny7850 3 роки тому

    I have never seen more beautifull chess ... Thums up :-)

  • @robertbentley5604
    @robertbentley5604 6 років тому +2

    I also greatly appreciate how you weight your pieces for a good quality. Fantastic work my friend. I can see the care and passion that you have for your work. It shows in your product!

  • @MargaD3100
    @MargaD3100 4 роки тому

    Excellent job!!! Congratulations, and greetings from Argentina!!!

  • @pathardage1880
    @pathardage1880 Рік тому

    What a glorious video. Thank you.

  • @dougreed3629
    @dougreed3629 4 роки тому

    I loved this video...very talented. It was actually fun to watch. Thank you for sharing.

  • @muddy250
    @muddy250 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful workmanship. Great to see someone else using calipers on a live piece to set the diameter. Exactly how I work with a lathe. Interested to know how you check the scraper profiles after sharpening. Does each sharpening produce a slight variation in sets I wonder so you make sure to sharpen only between sets?

  • @ccerte
    @ccerte Рік тому

    Una maestría que me ha dejado gratamente sorprendido, maravillado Unas magníficas piezas fabricadas a mano . Es imposible describir mi asombro.

  • @dariodarecki
    @dariodarecki 3 роки тому

    Bardzo podobają mi się szachy zrobione przez Was. Szczególnie podoba mi się wyrzeźbiona głowa konia (skoczka). Powiedz proszę z jakiego gatunku drewna jest zrobiona. Chciałbym spróbować wyrzeźbić taka głowę skoczka, ale chciałbym aby była z tego samego gatunku drewna co wyrzeźbiona przez Ciebie. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Warszawy.

  • @sr-qk4md
    @sr-qk4md 6 років тому +1

    You look like a tough boss, but man that is top notch quality work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robsonluizfigueiredo2593
    @robsonluizfigueiredo2593 3 роки тому +2

    Parabéns pelo trabalho primoroso, ficaria feliz em jogar com peças assim. Pena que não seja aqui no Brasil.

  • @jorgedanieloviedo3137
    @jorgedanieloviedo3137 3 роки тому

    Muy excelente tu trabajo gracias por mostrar cómo se realiza es un trabajo muy profesional

  • @VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu
    @VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu 7 років тому +6

    Wow..that's brilliant craftsmanship...I'd like order a chess set from you sir...

  • @andreytimoshkevich9129
    @andreytimoshkevich9129 5 років тому

    Здравствуйте! У Вас очень хороший рабочий инструмент; Очень качественная и красивая работа, очень понравилось! Успехов Вам в творчестве!

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer 6 років тому

    Careful and diligent... are the hands of a craftsman ! My best wishes to all involved !

  • @michaelbauers8800
    @michaelbauers8800 2 роки тому

    I enjoy watching chess pieces made. But I admit I most prefer simpler Staunton designs, over fancier styles. Appreciate your video.

  • @edisonjosenavarroarjona8004
    @edisonjosenavarroarjona8004 4 роки тому

    To which set belongs the knight who appears in minute 08:11 of the video? How can I contact you?

  • @Ian-kq5em
    @Ian-kq5em 2 роки тому

    Wher can I get the tools you use on the lathe that have the outline of pieces so you can replicate. 9:00

  • @eliothowell8654
    @eliothowell8654 3 роки тому +1

    Truly an artist. Can you imagine doing that all day every day? Bought an ebony/boxwood set of pieces for $249. Seems inexpensive now after seeing the video.

  • @mannyseguin9082
    @mannyseguin9082 4 роки тому

    Amazing work Mandeep, and to all the workers ! big thumbs up

  • @josemanuelmonjeguillen7266
    @josemanuelmonjeguillen7266 Рік тому

    Congratulations!!! Is a very nice work.!!

  • @YuraKvadrat132
    @YuraKvadrat132 7 років тому +17

    Great job. You are a master of your business. Your video inspires. Beautiful chess.

  • @harindergill7221
    @harindergill7221 4 роки тому

    Very Impressive work and quality. All the best

  • @andrewaustralia9677
    @andrewaustralia9677 5 років тому +3

    Amazing Skill Mandeep , I enjoyed your video very much!!!!

  • @ludovisian5063
    @ludovisian5063 3 роки тому

    Beautiful craftsmanship!!

  • @michaelkibble740
    @michaelkibble740 5 місяців тому

    Wow beautiful chess set, it's the knight that tells you about the quality of the set.

  • @45mihirpatel52
    @45mihirpatel52 4 роки тому +1

    How I will buy this chess set ???

  • @djaady
    @djaady 4 роки тому +7

    Paaji how to get in touch with you, I need a chess set. Beautiful work!

  • @pranaytony
    @pranaytony 4 роки тому +3

    This is The Most Beautiful Knight & all the pieces carved to the Perfection, that I ever seen!💐
    Paaji aapke paas kamaal ka kalaakaari hain!
    You are The Master Perfectionist Paaji!💐
    Lots of Love, Respect & Greetings to you & your team from My City of Pearls - Hyderabad, Telangana!💐

  • @Davy.J.Y
    @Davy.J.Y 3 роки тому

    This was a most enjoyable watch. It was great seeing you create these chess pieces, they look amazing .

  • @mitchelvaras125
    @mitchelvaras125 Рік тому

    Bellisimo trabajo !!! los felicito, ojala aca en Chile lo pudiera comprar, saludos

  • @hgm8337
    @hgm8337 Рік тому

    I recently purchased a set of 1849 from Staunton Castle, excellent quality. Cut out the outrageous mark-up from the 'Official' Chess set makers and buy direct

  • @frankbrues8682
    @frankbrues8682 5 років тому +1

    Although I'm concerned not only by the non-compliance of the safety standards used in making the chess set but also the tools you used seems to be vintage? Moreover, you have actually revealed the process of making knights which till now is a top-secret ingredient in Indian chess industry. I'm a chess collector and have bought many items. Good luck!

  • @שמעישראל-ק9ק
    @שמעישראל-ק9ק 4 роки тому

    Que excelente trabajo el que realizan... quisiera saber... en Bolivia como me lo harian llegar?? Quisiera comprar un ajedrez!!

  • @JohnnyAce415
    @JohnnyAce415 5 років тому +14

    Beautifull!! This makes me wanna play some chess, haha.

  • @robertschaeffer2196
    @robertschaeffer2196 3 роки тому

    Very impressive operation. Learned something.

  • @dgontar
    @dgontar 4 роки тому +6

    12:23 I've ordered several sets from India and they were all wrapped just like that.

    • @francoisdufour5928
      @francoisdufour5928 4 роки тому +3

      where did you order it plz ? :)

    • @dgontar
      @dgontar 3 роки тому

      @@francoisdufour5928 Several places. I ordered one or two from USCF's shop. I also had one ordered for my brother from etsy.com The others I don't recall. They were from sites like chess house, and house of staunton.

  • @bagualnet
    @bagualnet 7 років тому +7

    Hermosos productos, maravilloso el caballo, pero coincido conotros comentarios, la seguridad es primero y debe mejorar. Felicitaciones a todos lo que hacen es excepcional.

  • @kevinwellwrought2024
    @kevinwellwrought2024 5 років тому +1

    What is the solution for repairing when ebony and padauk chess pieces start developing cracks after a while, usually after 3-4 months?

    • @chesscreation
      @chesscreation  5 років тому

      Hi, there is not any solution for the cracks ok ebony padouk. But in our chess sets we don't face this problem.

    • @kevinwellwrought2024
      @kevinwellwrought2024 5 років тому

      The cause of cracks seems to be the metal weight inside the chess pieces according to many. Also how can we distinguish between genuine and fake ebony and padauk?