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- "Heavy!”
Garry Kasparov's first comment on special set of Best Chessmen Ever. Stage 1 set in pitch black, triple weighted with gift casket, stainless steel bases, additional Eastern/Western bishops/kings, promotable queens accompanied by a letter of slovenian president.


- Dear Mr. Novak, Good News! Yesterday afternoon I received the courier package of chessmen. Everything was perfect. The sets were very well protected against shipping damage, thanks. Their style is very appealing and they are obviously produced with very high quality workmanship. I hope to buy more sets from you in the future.
dr. G. Grimsley, USA


- Thank you for your superb chessmen, maple/nut, arrived today in good order and met with my approval. Your product is excellent! Your service is second to none.
I. Nikou, Greece


- Primio sam u redu vašu pošiljku i zahvaljujem se na pažnji. Figure su lepe i visokog kvaliteta.
S. Gligori? (grandmaster), Serbia 


- I would just like to say that after my interactions with you and also Jonas, I am so amazed by your wonderful Slovenian generosity and friendliness!! I wish I could reach out and hug you both!! Are all Slovenians as upfront, honest, genuine and hard working as yourselves? Or is this something common among the chess collecting community? These comments and the questions probably make me sound like a silly American, but I am really very impressed and touched by your willingness to help and go "above and beyond" the "normal levels of customer service". I want you to know that I thank you very much.  
Eillen Burbidge 


- I know you put your heart and soul in every chess set you make, and as collector I appreciate this and cherish your sets you have made for me. Aside from being a beatiful chess set your Dubrovnik set is magnificent work of art. You are the "Picasso" of chess set makers. For this I thank you.  
Michael Ladzinski, USA


- The chess pieces arrived today. Please accept my compliments on the excellent craftsmanship that went into production of the pieces. Bravo on a marvelous reproduction of an important, historical chess piece design. I'll be using the set as my everyday analysis set - it's that special. Thank you for the very rapid delivery service and careful packaging. I will recommend your firm without reservation.
P. Fields (national master), USA 


- Dear Mr. Novak, I received, after five days and really well protected, the package of your chessmen. Boxes and certificate of authenticity are elegant, both sets are really perfect and wanderful. White colour is superb, like marble, and black colour is a beautiful dark-shining one. Weight of pieces is right. Design is excellent and chessmen are produced with very high top-quality workmanship. Thank you for your fine work: it is not only artistical, but also historically important. I am enthusiast.
I'll principally use both sets not only in everyday study and in corrispondence chess analysis, but also for playing on the board at home with friends and collegues. I'll surely show your sets to many players and I'll strongly recommend your Firm.
dr. R. Messina MD - Chief Medical Examiner, Italy


- Dear Mr. Novak, yesterday I received the GM Pavasovi? chessmen. They look very nice and I like the design very much. The knights especially look very functional but also artistic. This set should be perfect for most people for playing tournament chess. As always, your shipping was quick and the chessmen were well packed. Thanks again for your great service.
dr. G. Grimsley, USA


- Dear Novak, the package with chessmen was delivered today in good condition. Thank you.
D. Davis, USA


- Spoštovani, obveš?am Vas, da so figure Portorož '08 (javor/oreh) prispele in da je izreden užitek z njimi preigravati in analizirati partije starih in sodobnih mojstrov. Staunton oblika lovcev je izredno elegantna. Figure spominjajo na ?ase ki so minili in napovedujejo nove, modernejše ?ase materijalizirane v kvalitetno izbranem lesu in mojstrski izvedbi in dizajnu. So brez?asne.
Krunoslav Novosel, Slovenia


- Dear Mr. Novak, today I received your beautiful handcrafted chess set. The pieces have a nice feel and weight to them. I am very pleased to know that this handmade exclusive set is an exact reproduction of the original set used in the Dubrovnik 1950 Olympiad all with the original manufacturer's permission and specifications. The craftsmanship and meticulous design of each piece is absolutely perfect and I will enjoy using the set both in tournament play and in analysis. The shipment arrived quickly by courrier and all pieces were nicely wrapped and protected from possible damages during the shipping process. I am extremely satisfied with your wonderful service & professionalism and will soon purchase a second set as a collector's item. 
Dr. Greg N. Gregoriou, Professor of Finance
State University of New York (Plattsburgh), USA


- Dear Gentlemen, I received the chess set today. I liked te pieces very much and congratulations for recreating and bringing to life this piece of history !
Antonio Fabiano Ferreira Filho, Brasil


- Dear sirs, during the last 25 years I collected Staunton chess sets from all over the world.The craftsmanship of your sets are OUTSTANDINGLY IMPRESSIVE. I mean of each individual piece as well as the sets as a whole unit. The first time I was in love with a beautiful woman as a young man I had the following experience………I could not keep my eyes and hands off her!!! I had exactly the same urge when I first saw your produccts in three dimenson. 
Johan Cloete, Republic of South Africa


- Spoštovani, pravzaprav ne vem, kako bi izrazil svoje ob?udovanje vašemu izdelku. Ponosen sem tudi nase, da sem si kot vnet privrženec šahovske igre izpolnil življensko željo z nakupom vašega seta Portorož '08 (javor & rjavo lužen javor). Lahko re?em samo: izredne figure, šahovnica, obdelava, ne vem, kako lahko to naredite. Ker si predstavljam, da izdelava takega šaha zahteva ogromno prizadevanja, navdiha in da tudi uporabljeni materiali niso poceni, je tudi cena zelo primerna in razumljiva.
Barle Roman, Slovenia


- Hello; the sets arrived today…they are excellent. Thanks very much for your assistance in the transaction.
Michael Gross, Australia


- Dear sir, I am very pleased with the beautiful chess pieces . Thank you very much for your effort and excellent service!
Hans van Mulekom, Netherland


- I am extremely satisfied with my set and would like to purchase another one with maple and walnut; this is the chess set I have been wanting to years.
Micah Tuhy, USA


- The set came yesterday, and I am very happy! 
Paul Heaton, UK


- Dear Grega, yesterday i received the package and the 4" chess set is absolutely wonderful. I looking for this chess set for a long time and finally i have got it exactly as i want it. The pieces are perfect, detailed and i am very satisfied.
Daniele Roitero, Italy 


- Hallo. The set arrived to-day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you very much – I am very pleased. For sure the design and quality of your products are of outstanding quality. All of the very best,
Johan Cloete, Republic of South Africa 


- I received the Set a week ago Monday.  I am very impressed with the quality of this set.  The finish is perfect, no flaws in the wood, and, best, the pieces are uniform.  By that, I mean that all pawns are the same dimensions, the bishops, the knights, etc.  It is amazing that you have been able to achieve this, since many sets always seem to have some sort of flaw.  This set appears to be flawless. The feel of the pieces, the weighting and balance is awesome.  I can see why Fischer had a preference for this style of chess set. I commend you on your craftsmanship, perfectionism.  I am glad I purchased this set. Thank you!
Randy Hoch, USA


- I received my set today via "Your move" in New York. I am more then pleased. It is an accurate reproduction of a very famous design. The wood is beatiful and the set is obviously made made with skill and care. Thanks for personalization too!
Russ Glover, USA


- Dear Mr. Novak, my set arrived last night in great shape, a little more than 72 hours after I placed my order. The pieces are beautiful and extremely well made.  They fit well on 2.25 inch (57mm) squares. One of the tests I give to pieces is to rotate them on their bases to see if they maintain a straight vertical  axis or if the piece appears to tilt as it's being turned.  I'm happy to report that your set easily passes this test of craftsmanship.  I also found the weight of the pieces to be extremely well distributed and solid. Thank you again for the prompt and efficient service.  I hope to enjoy this set for many years to come. Best regards,
David C., USA 


- Hallo - the set is in my hands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you again for your all your extra efforts. I am very priveledged to be a client of your business. I congratulate you once again with this high class  chess set which was manufactured with the hands of a craftsman who loves and knows what he is doing. There is a professional touch to all your products which exempt them from mass production and I am very proud to own this collection of sets from Slovenia. All my best wishes for the prosperity of your business and well being. I hope to do business with you in the future again.
Johan Cloete, South Africa 


- I received the BCE set yesterday in perfect condition!  I really like the design, especially the simple design for hard use. Putting your initials on the White King and the Red stamps on the rooks is a good idea. I am very happy.  Thanks again, 
Gerald Grimsley, USA


- The set arrived today and it is beautiful!  Thank you so much for making this set for me.  I hope do business again with you again in the future.  Again, thank you for the beautiful chess set.
Tim Boone, USA


- Dear mr Gregor Novak, I would like to tell you that the chess set arrived yesterday in perfect conditions. The box was very well protected. Your work in craftmanship and professionalism is five stars and highly recomended to players and collectors. The felted bases are impecable and it was a great joy for me to encounter 30 years later the same chess set that I learned the first movements of the pieces without knowing then the name, origin or the rich story related to Robert Fischer. I love the simple beauty of this set and I understand now very well when Fischer said that this was his favorite set. It was a kind of magic to look at a big picture of the set on my computer, 30 years later and starting to have a flashback in far away forgotten memories in my youth and rebuild those memories again. Now, it is time to continue my personal story with this set with many hours of great joy and hapiness and maybe one day, to teach a kid for the first time with the same set that I learned and give this set as a legacy to my family. Many thanks! Your work in craftmanship is outstanding. I have several sets from diferent parts of the world, but the simple beauty of this set is unsurpassed! I will look forward to buy more sets in your store.  All the best for you and great success in your work and life.
José Ribeiro, Portugal


- Board in figure so odli?ne. Hvala vam, vse je super. Lepe praznike in uspešen posel v novem letu.
Iztok K., Slovenija

- Dear mr. Novak, last Thursday I received the chess pieces. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. All pieces have a nice design and a perfect weight.  My brother told me they are the best he has ever seen. The pieces are a state of art. Thank you so much for your work and dedication. I wish you and your company all the best.
Jose Antonio Toranzo, Spain


- Hello, Gregor. Just wanted to let you know I received the set and it is in good order. I am very grateful you were able to accommodate my request even though the item is no longer offered.  This will mean a great deal to my friend who was very disappointed to see it no longer available.  I will surprise him with this set very soon! Your customer service is top-notch! 
Randy Hoch, USA

  
- Hi, Gregor. The set has arrived ... It's great. Many thanks for this product and for making purchase so easy. Best Wishes.
Mike G., Australia 


- Dear mr. Gregor, a few minutes ago, I received my chess set. It is beatiful, elegant and work of art. You, your company and your workers are to be complimented on the exceptional quality of the chess set. Your customer service has been wonderful. Your timely e-mails during the purchasing process were very much appretiated. My wife who frequently checks our e-mails has reffered to you as "a friend in Slovenia", and you are indeed my friend. We were amazed at how quickly DHL was able to make the delivery to our small town in Texas. Thank you very much.
Horace F. Greer, TX, USA


- Got it yesterday.  Just perfect!  Thanks,
Hassan Sadegh, Switzerland 


- Hi Gregor. The sets arrived today and I found them really outstanding. All pieces are very nice and together they are even more stunning. Great care have been put in wooden choice, details and realization. The brightness of both sets is outstanding and I am curius about that. How could you obtain such an effect? So I have to congratulate for the great work and the precise customer care.
Federico Giallombardo, Italy


- Pozdrav! Stigla mi je garnitura. Sve pohvale, jako sam zadovoljan.
Mladen Bervida, Croatia


- My set just arrived. Well, all I can say is that is perfect. It is a true piece of art of a master artisan. The finish is flawless, the wood wonderful and the pieces has a nice feel when I touch them. Many, many thanks for your attention, kindness and such a great work. I will order another set with you in the near future. All the best my Slovenian friend, 
Carlos Ortolan, Brasil 


- Dear Mr. Novak, I received the chess sets. Thank you, very good work and the Soviet set is very impressive. 
M. Deutschmann, Germany  


- Hello Gregor. The set has arrived! It is a triumph, a fantastic example of true moderen artistry, I can't thank you enough! Please do give my compliments to your team, it's a stunning piece of work. My nine year old son helped me unwrap it, his first comment was "Now THAT is a good rook". Then he saw the knight & and we've been all smiles since. Thank you, thank you.
Stuart Mayes, UK 


  - I received your lovely chess set today via DHL. It is just as I expected: very high quality, solid, beatiful. I will bookmark your web site and check periodically to see if you have any new offerings. If there is something new next year, then I would certanly consider buying from you again. I will also tell my friends about you. Thank you very much for a set that I will treasure my whole life.
Dan H., USA 


- Hello Gregor, just informing you that my chess set arrived in good condition today. It is a very beatiful set and I am quite pleased with it. It is a wonderful addition to my collection. 
Edward Butcher, Canada


- Dear Gregor, I have received my set and the chess set fulfills in any way my expectations. Even as a fan of Bobby Fischer I must admit he made some rather inappropriate statesments in his later years, but in at least one case he was right; the Dubrovnik 1950 set is marvellous.  Thank you very much. It has been a pleasure to make business with you and your company.  
Ole Ostergaard, Denmark 


- Good morning, Gregor. The DGT set arrived on Friday and I set them up Sunday and played with them using Chessbase. Spectacular. I will forward some photos this week. Thanks again for all your hard work and personal service. Best whishes,
John Crawley, USA  


- Hi Gregor - just a quick note to let you know I received the pieces today. The set is really gorgeous - outstanding craftsmanship. Love the polish, and the pieces are perfectly turned and weighted. A pleasure to play with.
Fantastic work. It's nice to see this attention to detail, and I particularly like how you can tell the pieces were cut from the same piece of wood by looking at the grain. Also, the brown stained maple looks really nice in how it plays with the grain. I just played some Blitz games with my 6-year old son, and his verdict was pretty clear as well: "Papa, I love these...". Best regards,
Frank Helwig, Canada 


- Good morning, Gregor. The set arrived yesterday and is an excellent production. Your are a good man to do business with. Every success to you and Noj company.
Michael Gross, Australia

- Dear Gregor, my set has arrived. The pieces are beautiful. Your workmanship is exquisite. Many, many thanks! 
Charles W. Grau, USA 

- Set je prekrasan! Zahvaljujem na poslovnosti i brzini. Srda?an pozdrav. 
dr. Boris Poljak, Hrvatska

- To Gregor; I received the maple & red stained chess set and it is fantastic. Thank you again for your help. I cannot state enough how excellent it is. Sincerely,
Greg Henry, USA

- Gregor, its nice to work with a business who takes pride in there work and care of their customers...a rarity in this day of age especially in the States. 
Michael Blandin, USA


- About 18 months ago I bought a set in walnut that you made. That set quickly became my favorite chess set. I still receive compliments from my club fellows on it as late as last week. Along with the new set that you have made they are going to cover all my playing needs. I want to compliment you on your fine craftsmanship and quality products.
Ron Suarez, USA

 
- I just received the chess set and thank you very much! They are very beautiful and well made. I hope to play with these pieces for a lifetime. Thank you very much!!
Steven Kwon, USA


- Hi Gregor, I received my set today and I must say that it looks and feels amazing. It's definitely a special chess set. Thanks again for your professionalism.
Simon-Pierre D., USA


- Gregor! I received the set yesterday afternoon! I am thrilled beyond belief that finally, after a 40 year search for one of these sets, I now have one in my hands! And I must say that you are not only a Craftsman, but you are an "Artist" too!  The set is beautifully made and perfect in detail! 
I cannot tell you how happy I am to have one of your sets! Many, MANY Thanks for your workmanship and customer service! In friendship,
Danny Emerick, USA


Dear sir, I received  the set yesterday. Everything is perfect. Thank you for all. Respectfully,
Ph Lolom, France


Dear Gregor, chessmen arrived, very nice, thank you. Need to test them over the holidays... Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Martin Slowik, Germany


Dear Gregor, I received the set today. It's beautiful! 
Michiel Spook, Netherlands


Set has arrived and is beautiful.Thank you so, so much for your hard work!
Morgan Larkin, USA


Dear Gregor, the chess set arrived today! That was amazingly fast!!! I did not unwrap it because I would like my husband do that on Christmas. Thank you so much,
Susanne Rossbach, USA


Dear Gregor, the chess set is amazing! Better that i expect. Thanks for all suport, probally i will make another buying in the middle of 2014. Thanks !
Guilherme Prado, Brasil


Gregor, my second set arrived today. Many thanks. Gorgeous pieces, especially the Knights. Excellent craftsmanship. Merry Christmas!
Charles Grau, USA


Dear Gregor, the set is beautiful, truly the best chessmen ever. Merry Christmas,
Philip Pajakowski, USA


Hello, just to confirm I have received the chess pieces today. Thank you very much for your service which has been excellent and for the chess pieces which are fabulous and just what I wanted. I wish you a very happy new year. 
John Regan, Denmark

Good Morning. The chess set arrived last week.  I gave them to my brother yesterday for his birthday and he was absolutely thrilled with them. They are beautiful pieces. Many thanks for your excellent service. Kind regards,
Mrs Dorothy Urhegyi, UK (apr 2014)


Hi Gregor - just wanted to let you know that the set arrived safe and sound last Friday. Really fast shipment! I love the set. It's really beautifully made, and the design of the Dubrovnilk 1950 pieces is superior to the regular Dubrovnik, as far as I'm concerned. I'm very pleased.
Frank Helwig, Canada (june 2014)


Hello Gregor, I received the set and am very happy with it. I am also very happy with the traditional box, please let maker know. Thanks once again for all your help. Regards,
George V., Australia (june 2014)


Gregor, I received your beautiful Chessmen on Friday and they look great. Thank you! The pieces really look great on the board ready for action.
Justin Webster, USA (sep 2014)


Received the BCE chess set today, they are much better than I expected!  Beautiful pieces, and I like the wood.  Also, and I did not expect it, the set plays beautifully, I guess because of the large bases and the proportion of the pieces.  I dare say it plays like a modern Dubrovnik!  I already used the set to play against picochess at level 10 and, guess what, i beat it with black for the first time, must be the new set. Thanks again.
Patrick Benedicto, USA (sep 2014)


Hello! I got my BCE - DGT CHESS SET Wow....its more awsome then watching the demo videos or seeing the pictures of it! I just want to tell your company, WELL DONE!!!! If I ever become a multi-millionaire, I will certainly like to buy your company! Quality products, especially a 5 stars out of 5 is worth investment! Thank-you once again!
Tai Che, Canada (sep 2014)


Hello Gregor. the chess set arrived today. What can I say, what you do not know? BEST CHESSMAN EVER !!! really, really beautiful, a great craftsmanship. I am looking forward to trying it and of course I'm looking forward to the Dubrovnik Set. Thank you so much for the beautiful Rollerball with my initials. Warmest Regards from Hamburg.
Bernd Ziege, Germany (sep 2014)


Dear Gregor, I have just received the chess set. I am happy to report that there was no damage during shipping. I am extremely pleased with the set. It is beautiful. I am very impressed with how well balanced the pieces are. They are very well suited for playing. I've always felt that one of the many beautiful aspects of chess is the feel of the pieces, including the feel when making captures. There is a very tactile element to the game that I think many designers overlook. Your set seems designed with an appreciation for the tactile aspect of chess. And of course the pieces are visually beautiful, too. Overall, the design is very appealing. Well done.
Scott Prosek, Japan (oct 2014)


Dear Sir, I received the set today. I believe you did a very good job. Very nice pieces. I'm very pleased and I'm sure you will here again from me. With many regards.
Oliver Schmidt, Germany  (oct 2014)


I received and inspected each piece of the second set today.They look perfect.I especially like the knights! Thank you!
Patrick Benedicto , USA (oct 2014)


Dear Gregor. The set arrived, and it is absolutely beautiful - a true work of art! The carving is excellent and the finish is flawless, very consistent from piece to piece. Many thanks for all of your hard work, and my very best wishes to everyone at Noj. You are the masters of chess set production! 
Paul Fields, USA  (nov 2014)


Gregor! Just wanted to let you know that my set arrived yesterday (11/21/2014) and it has exceeded my expectations! The 1950 Dubrovnik is the most exquisite set I have seen, especially the Knights! They are a beauty to behold! You and your Co-worker's care and attention to detail of each piece is plainly evident, making this set a work of art in itself! I had thought that the "Fischer" Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik II) that I purchased from you last year was my "Holy Grail" of chess sets, but this replica of the original 1950 Dubrovnik set has surpassed that one! I also want to thank you for your fantastic Customer Service!  And the "extras" you so graciously provided are deeply appreciated! 
Danny Emerick, USA (nov 2014)


Gregor, this is to let you know that the chess set was delivered yesterday.  The packing job was excellent, and all the pieces were safe.  Customs did not even open the package to inspect the contents.I also want to thank you again. Your shop does a great job. This is beautiful work and a beautiful chess set. I wish all chess lovers could have one of your sets to enjoy.  It really is impossible to exaggerate how great these chessmen are.
Hugo Torbet, USA (dec 2014)


Dear Gregor, the set arrived. A wonderful job and everything works fine. I have now spoiled for choice between BCE and the Dubrovnik set.The pure luxury! I sincerely hope that you can look back on a fulfilling year and I wish you the best of take-offs into 2015. God Bless,
Bernd Ziege, Germany (dec 2014)


Dear Gregor, Both sets of chessmen arrived it perfect condition. They are a work of art and will be a pleasure to use for many years. It has been a pleasure doing business. Thank you and best wishes to you and your family. 
George Slotsve, USA (jan 2015)


Dear Mr. Novak, after several months of using I can say surely that My pieces with minimum of blinking on my request, with DGT-tags) - are really good, suit to my walnut DGT e-board (and to standard vinyl brown board), very convenient for any chess activity (serious games, analysis, blitz etc), light & stable. None of pieces irritate, each one is elegant and the elegancy does not distract (it's unostentatious). I wish to recommend such set for any serious chess player. I feel (due to big problems with health I am very sensible to such nuances) and think great Fischer is absolutely right: it's the best chess standard among famous. I have thought a lot and I'll try explain shortly set's virtues: more abstract knight (plus "flat"); rather wide (good for strong forthright piece) rook with moderate 5 loopholes (5 is a nice number: rook costs 5 pawns); there is only one asymmetrical piece (this privilege is only for knight: asymmetrical pieces are  unpleasant for you or your opponent!); the king & the bishop are of ideal shape; last but not least: the design was created by a professional and gifted artist. I have a feeling that these pieces are in a high harmony with chess images we use in preconscious during thinking. Please take my cordial best wishes to you and your noble business,
R. Koblov, Russia


Review of the GM Pavasovi? chess set on www.chess.com forum. 
review made by Robert MacMillan, USA (may 2015)


Dear Gregor, the set just arrived.I am speechless. What a work of art! I shall cherish it every day.I can’t get my eyes off the set. I agree with Bobby Fisher that this is by far the most beautiful chess set ever designed, and you and your team have resurected it from oblivion. Great achievement. All my best wishes.
Edward Berkeley, USA (2015)



Hello Gregor, I just received the set. Thank you very much. The set is perfect. I especially like the deep red color of the dark pieces. The color gives it a very rich look. Of course I put the set on a board right away.  It looks fabulous. I am very happy. Thank you once again, you and your family do very nice work.I certainly will enjoy playing with this set, quite a bit.