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Personalisation

We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.

Lead Time

Lead Time

We are a small workshop, not a big factory. Every board is handmade with care specifically for you.

Current production time for wall-mounted boards is around 1 month. However, timing can vary slightly depending on our workload. If you need your order for a specific occasion, please send us an email – we’ll do our best to help!

Worldwide Shipping & Customs

Global Delivery & Safety
We ship our chessboards worldwide with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. We ensure your order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.

Non-EU Customers (USA, UK, Norway, etc.) – Important!
Living outside the European Union? We know that customs and taxes can be a concern. Don't worry – we have experience navigating these requirements.

Before placing an order, please use our contact form to share your location and the item you wish to purchase.

  • We will calculate the exact shipping cost to your door.
  • We can check the current tax/duty requirements for your country.
  • Often, we can prepare a custom order link for you with a more favorable final price or specific shipping terms to ensure a smooth, surprise-free delivery.

Location not listed?
If your country is not on our list, or if you are ordering smaller items (accessories), simply contact us. We will provide a custom quote immediately.

Returns & Satisfaction

We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:

  • Bespoke & Personalized Items: Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your order (custom size, wood, engraving), they are not eligible for return. They are made exclusively for you.
  • Standard Items: Regular products can be returned within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. In this case, the buyer covers the return shipping costs.

Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.

Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.

Original Koopman Chess Clock – The Amsterdam 1954 Model

Regular price $348.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $348.00 USD
Sale Sold out
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Original Koopman Chess Clock – The Amsterdam 1954 Model

Regular price $348.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $348.00 USD
Sale Sold out

NOTE: You are purchasing the exact clock shown in the attached video and photos.

This is a rare, vintage mechanical chess clock manufactured by Koopman (Dordrecht, The Netherlands). It is a fully functional, authentic piece of chess history, dating back to the early 1950s.


Historical Significance: The 1954 Olympiad

This specific Koopman model is historically significant as it was the official clock used during the 11th Chess Olympiad in Amsterdam (1954). This tournament was a landmark event in chess history, dominated by the "Soviet School of Chess."

Legends who played using this model at the 1954 Olympiad include:

  • Mikhail Botvinnik (World Champion)
  • Vasily Smyslov (Future World Champion)
  • David Bronstein
  • Paul Keres
  • Miguel Najdorf (Argentina)
  • Max Euwe (Former World Champion, playing for the Netherlands)

Condition Report & Specifications

State: Vintage, Used.

  • Mechanism: Fully functional and working. The clock runs and the flag mechanism operates as intended.
  • Aesthetics: Beautiful vintage condition, preserved exactly as seen in the video presentation.
  • Dating: Early 1950s.

Specific Note on Markings

Unlike later production runs, this specific unit does not possess the warranty stamp on the bottom of the case.

Observation: It is unclear whether this unit left the factory without a stamp (common in very early production batches) or if the stamp was washed off/faded over the last 70 years. We present this fact simply as a characteristic of this specific item.


Video Presentation

Please watch the video below to see the exact condition and operation of the clock you will receive.

Personalisation

We can add a custom engraving just for you — like a company logo or an anniversary message.
We also create resin inlays and wood combinations (intarsia).
Simply include your request in the order notes, or email us later with your order number.
We’ll stay in touch throughout the process.

Lead Time

Lead Time

We are a small workshop, not a big factory. Every board is handmade with care specifically for you.

Current production time for wall-mounted boards is around 1 month. However, timing can vary slightly depending on our workload. If you need your order for a specific occasion, please send us an email – we’ll do our best to help!

Worldwide Shipping & Customs

Global Delivery & Safety
We ship our chessboards worldwide with extreme care. Our pieces have safely reached collectors in the USA, Singapore, Argentina, UK, Norway, Ukraine, and throughout Europe. We ensure your order is packed securely to arrive at your doorstep in perfect condition.

Non-EU Customers (USA, UK, Norway, etc.) – Important!
Living outside the European Union? We know that customs and taxes can be a concern. Don't worry – we have experience navigating these requirements.

Before placing an order, please use our contact form to share your location and the item you wish to purchase.

  • We will calculate the exact shipping cost to your door.
  • We can check the current tax/duty requirements for your country.
  • Often, we can prepare a custom order link for you with a more favorable final price or specific shipping terms to ensure a smooth, surprise-free delivery.

Location not listed?
If your country is not on our list, or if you are ordering smaller items (accessories), simply contact us. We will provide a custom quote immediately.

Returns & Satisfaction

We strive for 100% satisfaction.
As an art workshop, we want you to love your chess set. However, please note the distinction between our products:

  • Bespoke & Personalized Items: Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your order (custom size, wood, engraving), they are not eligible for return. They are made exclusively for you.
  • Standard Items: Regular products can be returned within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. In this case, the buyer covers the return shipping costs.

Any issues?
Before you worry about regulations, simply contact us directly. We are people, not a corporation, and we solve problems amicably.

Full terms and conditions are available in the footer.

FM Fudalej Michal Founder and ChessboArt Creator, chess lover

You won’t reach a helpdesk

— you’ll reach me,
FM Michał Fudalej. I design and make each board by hand.
Yes, it’s a small brand. And every story has to start somewhere.

And honestly — I’d be truly glad even if you just say hi.

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