Complete Medieval Chess Sets, Chessboard Included

It includes the thirty-two hand-painted figures, a matching chessboard and, for many models, a storage box or drawers. You have nothing else to buy: the set is ready to be placed on a table or displayed in a living room.

This depends on the figures. For a king base of 2 to 2.4 cm, the square should measure 2.8 to 3.5 cm; for 3.5 to 3.9 cm, it reaches 4.8 to 6.2 cm. Larger sets with a base of 4 to 4.5 cm need squares of 6 to 8 cm.

Yes, for introducing chess: knights, kings and castles are instantly recognisable, which helps with remembering how each piece moves. The painted figures remain delicate objects, to be handled with care, but they encourage play and an interest in history.