Complete Napoleon & Empire Chess Sets, Chessboard Included

On one side, Napoleon's Grande Armée, with its grognards, hussars and marshals, and on the other, the coalition armies that opposed it, right up to Waterloo. The hand-painted uniforms make it easy to identify each side and each role at a glance.

Depending on the model, it is made of faux leather, inlaid wood, briarwood and walnut, or elm. It is always matched to the figures and sized for them. Some sets come with a storage box or a drawer tray that protects the pieces.

Yes, that is one of its most common uses. Ready to display, it stores neatly in its box and makes a handsome decorative piece too. The highly recognisable figures make it easier for a beginner, whether adult or child, to learn the rules.