Staunton Chess Sets

Discover our collection of Staunton chess sets, the international standard designed in 1849 and adopted by FIDE for all official competitions. Weighted pieces, classic proportions and timeless design: each set combines tradition, ergonomics and elegance. From club models to collector’s sets, find the Staunton set that will accompany you for decades to come.

Wooden Chess Pieces and Folding Chess Board

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Wooden Chess Pieces and Folding Chess Board

100.14€
Ensemble Grand Championship Echiquier en Bois d'Erable et Acajou, Jeu d'Echecs en Bois de Rose & Coffret de Rangement en Bois de Bouleau

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Grand Championship Set: Maple & Mahogany Chess Board, Rosewood Chess Set & Birch Wood Storage Box

216.64€
Competition Set: Walnut & Maple Wood Chess Board, Boxwood Chess Set & Golden Rosewood Storage Box

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Competition Set: Walnut & Maple Wood Chess Board, Boxwood Chess Set & Golden Rosewood Storage Box

264.36€
Pearl Foldable Wooden Chess Set

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Pearl Foldable Wooden Chess Set

88.42€
Ensemble "Championship" Echiquier en Bois d'Acajou et d'Erable, Jeu d'Echecs en Bois de Rose Doré et de Buis & Coffret de Rangement en Bois de Bouleau

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Championship Set: Mahogany and Maple Wood Chess Board, Golden Rosewood and Boxwood Chess Set & Birch Wood Storage Box

218.98€
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Folding Wooden Chess Board and Staunton Wooden Chess Pieces with Storage

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Folding Wooden Chess Board and Staunton Wooden Chess Pieces with Storage

Original price was: 132.37€.Current price is: 123.11€.
Large Chess Set and Folding Wooden Chess Board with Storage

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Large Chess Set and Folding Wooden Chess Board with Storage

124.97€
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Ensemble Magnétique de Voyage avec Tiroir de Rangement en Bois

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Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Wooden Storage Drawer

Price range: 104.83€ through 198.74€
Ensemble Mignon Flower Echiquier en Similicuir & Jeu d’Echecs en Métal

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Mignon Flower Set – Faux Leather Chess Board & Metal Chess Pieces

183.60€
Leningrad Set – Mahogany Wood Chess Board and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Set

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Leningrad Set – Mahogany Wood Chess Board and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Set

275.14€
Folding Wooden Chess Set

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Folding Wooden Chess Set

72.00€
Mignon Flower VI Chess Board Set with Storage and Gold and Silver Plated Metal Chess Set

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Mignon Flower VI Chess Board Set with Storage and Gold and Silver Plated Metal Chess Set

199.20€
Mignon Flower IX Set – Black Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

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Mignon Flower IX Set – Black Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

187.73€
Wooden Student Chess Set with Storage

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Wooden Student Chess Set with Storage

62.81€
Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

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Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

138.29€
Ornate Folding Wooden Chess Set - 31x31 cm

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Ornate Folding Wooden Chess Set – 31×31 cm

64.40€
Wooden Magnetic Staunton Chess Set - 5 Sizes

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Wooden Magnetic Staunton Chess Set – 5 Sizes

Price range: 124.68€ through 342.00€
Folding Wooden Alphanumeric Chess Board with Storage and Wooden Chess Pieces

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Folding Wooden Alphanumeric Chess Board with Storage and Wooden Chess Pieces

113.75€
Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

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Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

96.60€
Fierce Knight Brown Chess Set with Walnut and Maple Chess Board, Rosewood Chess Pieces and Boxwood Storage Box

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Fierce Knight Brown Chess Set with Walnut and Maple Chess Board, Rosewood Chess Pieces and Boxwood Storage Box

251.87€
Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set Size 6 with Storage

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Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set Size 6 with Storage

149.92€
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Staunton Mix VI Set – Brown Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

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Staunton Mix VI Set – Brown Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

Original price was: 298.80€.Current price is: 286.85€.
Mignon Flower XI Chess Set with Walnut and Maple Storage Chess Board and Metal Chess Pieces

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Mignon Flower XI Chess Set with Walnut and Maple Storage Chess Board and Metal Chess Pieces

198.00€
Ensemble "Knight Academy" Echiquier en Bois de Noyer et d'Erable & Jeu d'Echecs en Bois de Rose

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Knight Academy Set: Small Walnut and Maple Chess Board & Rosewood Chess Set

177.02€
Ensemble "Blanc et Noir" Echiquier et Jeu d'Echecs en Albâtre de Volterra

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Black and White Chess Set and Chessboard in Antique Marble

374.68€
Ensemble "Academy Medium" Echiquier en Bois de Noyer et d'Erable & Jeu d'Echecs en Bois de Rose

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Academy Medium Set – Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board & Rosewood Chess Set

186.79€
Pink and Black Marble Chess Set

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Pink and Black Marble Chess Set

242.40€
Jeu d'Échecs Cute Flowered & Globe Terrestre - Échiquier en similicuir & Pièces en métal

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Cute Flowered & Globe Chess Set – Faux Leather Chess Board & Metal Pieces

168.00€
Olympic Folding Wooden Chess Set

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Olympic Folding Wooden Chess Set

116.40€
Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set with Storage

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Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set with Storage

131.74€
Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set Size 5

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Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set Size 5

144.84€
Wooden Chess Set and Folding Wooden Chess Board with Storage

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Wooden Chess Set and Folding Wooden Chess Board with Storage

111.79€
Jeu de Societe 4 en 1 en Bois - Jeu d Échecs, Backgammon, Ludo et Serpents et Échelles avec Rangement

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Wooden 4-in-1 Games Set – Chess, Backgammon, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders with Storage

114.34€
Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

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Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

159.68€
Modern Two-Tone Black and White Wooden Chess Set

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Modern Two-Tone Black and White Wooden Chess Set

575.81€
Ensemble "Noir et Blanc" Echiquier et Jeu d'Echecs en Albâtre de Volterra

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Black and White Antique Marble Chess Set and Chess Board

338.40€
Mignon Flower V Set – Chess Board with Storage and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set

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Mignon Flower V Set – Chess Board with Storage and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set

199.20€
Small Magnetic Wooden Chess Set with Storage

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Small Magnetic Wooden Chess Set with Storage

98.83€
Large Foldable Chess Set with Storage

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Large Foldable Chess Set with Storage

214.54€
Grey and White Marble Chess Set 30x30cm

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Grey and White Marble Chess Set 30x30cm

242.40€
Ensemble "Atlantic" Echiquier en Wenge et Jeu d'échecs en Bois de Rose Doré

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Atlantic II Set – Wenge Chess Board and Golden Rosewood Chess Pieces

368.40€
Wooden Chess Set with Folding Chessboard and Wooden Alphanumeric Coordinates

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Wooden Chess Set with Folding Chessboard and Wooden Alphanumeric Coordinates

121.80€
Wooden Design Chess Set with Folding Storage Chess Board

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Wooden Design Chess Set with Folding Storage Chess Board

118.03€
Ensemble Magnétique de Voyage en Bois

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Wooden Magnetic Travel Chess Set

Price range: 112.80€ through 121.20€
Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Storage Case

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Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Storage Case

Price range: 132.58€ through 182.02€
Blue and White Antique Marble Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage Box

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Blue and White Antique Marble Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage Box

646.82€
Medieval V Set: Faux Leather Chess Board & Solid Metal Chess Pieces

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Medieval V Set: Faux Leather Chess Board & Solid Metal Chess Pieces

222.00€
Staunton Set with Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board and Solid Brass Chess Pieces

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Staunton Set with Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board and Solid Brass Chess Pieces

585.70€
Large Wooden Chess Set and Folding Chess Board with Storage

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Large Wooden Chess Set and Folding Chess Board with Storage

117.60€
Folding Wooden Chess Set with Storage

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Folding Wooden Chess Set with Storage

89.56€
Championship II Set - Mahogany and Maple Wood Chess Board, Boxwood and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Pieces & Birch Wood Storage Box

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Championship II Set – Mahogany and Maple Wood Chess Board, Boxwood and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Pieces & Birch Wood Storage Box

222.40€
Classic Flower 1 Chess Set with Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces and Board

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Classic Flower 1 Chess Set with Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces and Board

324.91€

Staunton Chess Sets: the World Standard Explained

Since 1849, the absolute reference for players

The Staunton chess set is today the only design recognised by FIDE (the International Chess Federation) for official tournaments. Created in 1849 by Nathaniel Cook and popularised by English champion Howard Staunton, this design has stood the test of nearly two centuries without ageing. Perfect ergonomics, instant readability, ideal balance: this is why it remains the essential choice for discerning players.

The History of the Staunton Design

Nathaniel Cook & Howard Staunton

In 1849, Nathaniel Cook patented a revolutionary set with clean, instantly recognisable shapes. Howard Staunton, the leading player of his time, lent his name to the design and endorsed it. Success was immediate in English clubs, then across the world.

Why such worldwide success?

Before Staunton, each region had its own pieces (French Régence, German Selenus, Indian…) creating confusion in international tournaments. The Staunton set brought universal readability: a player instantly recognises each piece, whatever the origin of the Staunton chess set.

The Features of a True Staunton

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The crowned King

Topped with a small Latin cross, the Staunton king is instantly identifiable. Its height serves as the reference for all other pieces.

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The crowned Queen

Adorned with a pointed crown, slightly smaller than the king. Its substantial volume ensures a comfortable grip.

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The sculpted Knight

The most artistic piece: a horse's head carved with character. It's often the knight that reveals the quality of a Staunton chess set.

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The mitred Bishop

Topped with a split mitre, a nod to its ecclesiastical origin (bishop). Slender shape, wide base, balanced weighting.

Official FIDE Dimensions

FIDE recommends precise proportions for official tournaments. The universal rule: the king's height should be between 9.5 and 10.5 cm, and its base diameter should represent 40 to 50% of the height.

UseKing heightBoard sizeSquare
FIDE competition9.5 – 10.5 cm50 – 55 cm5.0 – 6.5 cm
Club & home8.5 – 9.5 cm45 – 50 cm5.0 – 5.5 cm
Analysis / school7.5 – 8.5 cm40 – 45 cm4.5 – 5.0 cm
Travel / child5.0 – 7.0 cm25 – 35 cm3.0 – 4.0 cm
Collection / luxury10.5 – 12 cm55 – 60 cm6.0 – 7.0 cm

How to Choose Your Staunton Set

Weighting & balance

Weighted pieces (double or triple weighted) offer unmatched stability. This is the number one criterion for a quality Staunton set: a piece that's too light tips over, while one that's too heavy tires the hand.

Finish & felt

The felt under each piece protects the chess board and ensures smooth, silent gliding. Check that the wood is impeccably smoothed, with no splinters or tool marks.

Wood species

Natural boxwood and ebonised boxwood for tradition, palisander and rosewood for higher ranges, genuine ebony for collector's sets. Each wood has its own visual and tactile signature.

Extra queen (optional)

Complete sets often include a second queen of each colour, useful for pawn promotions. A detail appreciated by tournament players.

💡 Expert tip — For a first quality Staunton set, aim for a 9.5 cm king in boxwood and ebonised boxwood, with double weighting and felt. This is the standard for French clubs and the best compromise between playing enjoyment, aesthetics and durability.

Our Staunton Ranges by Budget

Starter

Under €200

Staunton sets in beech or boxwood, single weighting. Ideal for beginners or clubs equipping several tables.

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Club & Tournament

€200 – 500

Ebonised boxwood, rosewood, double or triple weighting, premium felt. Compliant with FIDE standards for competition.

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High-End

€500 – 1,000

Rosewood, Zagreb boxwood, hand-carved knights, extra queen included. The pleasure of play at its peak.

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Collection

Over €1,000

Genuine ebony, reproductions of historic Stauntons, limited editions. Pieces that pass down through generations.

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Staunton vs Other Designs

Staunton vs Régence

The French Régence is more slender and ornate, with a rococo style. More decorative but less practical for play: hard to tell pieces apart mid-game. Staunton wins on readability.

Staunton vs themed sets

Themed chess sets (Roman, medieval, mythological) are beautiful for decoration but not approved for tournaments. To play seriously, a Staunton chess set remains essential.

Caring for Your Staunton Set

Regular cleaning

A soft, dry cloth is enough for everyday care. Once a year, apply a thin coat of linseed oil or beeswax to nourish the wood and revive its tones. Never use chemical products.

Storage

Store the pieces in their original box, away from direct light and humidity. Chess boards with built-in storage are ideal for preserving your set over the long term.

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