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The 1973 Philippines International Tournament Chess set chosen by Bobby Fischer. Bobby was the honored guest of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos and had Bobby select these chess pieces for use in the tournament. Grandmaster Bent Larsen won the tournament with a score of 12.5 out of 15 games.
- Mike Ladzinski
Box Content: 34 chessmen (including 2 extra queens)
| Chess Pieces | Dimensions |
| King Height (from base till finial tip) | 4.20 inch / 10.6 cm |
| King's Base (⌀) | 1.6 inch / 4.0 cm |
| Queen Height(from base till queen's crown ball tip) | 3.40 inch / 8.6 cm |
| Queen's Base (⌀) | 1.6 inch / 4.0 cm |
| Bishop Height (from base till tip) | 3.50 inch / 8.9 cm |
| Bishop's Base (⌀) | 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm |
| Knight Height (from base till tip) | 3.08 inch / 7.8 cm |
| Knight's Base (⌀) | 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm |
| Rook Height (from base till turrets) | 2.45 inch / 6.2 cm |
| Rook's Base (⌀) | 1.40 inch / 3.5 cm |
| Pawn Height (from base till tip) | 2.30 inch / 5.8 cm |
| Pawn's Base (⌀) | 1.30 inch / 3.3 cm |
SKU: IC-PHIB
This is an excellent fabulous reproduction set which is accurately being reintroduce by Gurpreet Singh and his team. The pieces are well weighted as the original set are not. It's a great set to be added to my collection. I have played the set in blitz and are well balance. You can feel the pieces robustness and weighting during playing. In all it's a nice set to be owned by the collector.
Many thanks to Gurpreet Singh Khokhar for making this outstanding exact 1973 Philippines International Tournament set reproduction at my request. Interesting history is that Bobby Fischer was the guest of Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos during the tournament and he had Bobby select a set for use in the tournament. He chose this elegant set, and rightfully so! The individual pieces lend to the overall beauty of this set. The unique Bishops standing taller then the Queens. The imposing Knights with their heads pointed upward, the King with the Philippine cross finial and the finely turned rooks and Pawns. The pieces exhibit a fabulous board presence. I can't stop looking at this gorgeous set, also suitable for display. The set is offered in choice of burgandy or green felt bottoms. A wonderful collectiblle historical reproduction suitable for tournament, blitz or home play.
