Staunton Chess Sets

Ornate Wooden Chess Set with Folding Chess Board

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Ornate Wooden Chess Set with Folding Chess Board

145.26€
Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board

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Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board

147.85€
Staunton Metal Chess Set & Faux Leather Chess Board with Antique World Map

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Staunton Metal Chess Set & Faux Leather Chess Board with Antique World Map

268.80€
Ensemble Jeu d'Échecs en Métal et Bois Massif et Échiquier en Bois et Marbre

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Metal and Wood Chess Set with Wooden Chess Board and Marble Playing Surface

681.60€
Ensemble Jeu d'Échecs de Tournoi Chevalier Allemand en Bois de Buis et Échiquier en Bois d'Érable

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German Knight Tournament Chess Set in Boxwood with Maple Wood Chess Board

140.06€
Jeu d'Échecs Luxe en Laiton Massif plaqué Or et Argent et Bois Laqué avec Échiquier en Érable de Bruyère - Roi 10 cm

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Luxury Chess Set in Solid Brass Gold- and Silver-Plated with Lacquered Wood and Burr Maple Chess Board – King 10 cm

1,028.18€
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Petit Ensemble Jeu d'Echecs Art Cycladique en Métal

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Small Cycladic Art Chess Set in Bronze and Blue Brass – Metal Chess Board and Laminated Wood Storage Box

Price range: 162.00€ through 222.00€
Petit Jeu d'Echecs et Echiquier en Métal Staunton

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Staunton Metal Chess Set with Storage Box

235.20€
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Ensemble d'Échecs en Noyer Raciné avec Pièces Modernes – 40x40 cm

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Rosewood and Boxwood Chess Pieces with Walnut and Oak Chess Board with Storage – 40×40 cm

Original price was: 233.65€.Current price is: 214.96€.
Coffret Multi-Jeux en Bois de Rose et Erable – Jeu d’Echecs et Backgammon Pliable

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Folding Wooden Chess and Backgammon Set

289.20€
Ensemble d’échecs Warwick Grand Noir et Noyer

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Warwick Chess Set with Maple and Walnut Wood Chess Board & Ebonised Boxwood Chess Pieces

233.84€
Petit Jeu d’Echecs en Bois Royal Bleu et Ivoire Pliant 30 x 30 cm

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Small Blue and Ivory Foldable Wooden Chess Set 30 x 30 cm

62.02€
Jeu d'Echecs Magnétique Mini en Bois – Compact et Pratique pour Voyager

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Mini Magnetic Wooden Chess Set – Compact and Practical for Travel

64.00€
Grand Jeu d’Echecs en Bois Bleu et Ivoire – Grand Echiquier Pliant 55 x 55 cm

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Large Wooden Chess Set in Blue and Ivory – Large Folding Chess Board 54 x 54 cm

159.88€
Ensemble "Staunton Piccolo" Echiquier en Bois de Bruyère et d'Orme & Jeu d'Echecs en Laiton Massif

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Piccolo Staunton Set: Briar and Elm Wood Chess Board & Solid Brass Chess Set

486.00€
Stylised Chess Set in Solid Wood and Brass

Brass Chess Sets

Stylised Chess Set in Solid Wood and Brass

464.57€
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Ensemble Staunton Mix III Echiquier en Bois d'Acajou et Erable avec Compartiment de Rangement & Jeu d'Echecs en Métal Massif

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Staunton Mix III Chess Set with Mahogany and Maple Chess Board with Storage Compartment & Solid Metal Chess Pieces

Original price was: 516.48€.Current price is: 495.82€.
Ensemble "Mignon Flower III" Echiquier sur Pied en Bois Massif Effet Laiton et Jeu d'Echecs en Métal Massif

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Mignon Flower III Set with Solid Wood Pedestal Chess Board, Brass-Effect Finish, and Solid Metal Chess Pieces

231.60€
Mignon II Set – Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage Compartment & Solid Brass Chess Set

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Mignon II Set – Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage Compartment & Solid Brass Chess Set

280.80€
Ensemble "Français II" Echiquier en Bois d'Erable Gris & Jeu d'Echecs en Laiton Massif

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French Set II Grey Maple Wood Chess Board & Solid Brass Chess Set

783.46€
Staunton XL II Chess Set with Lacquered Elm and Briar Wood Chess Board & Wood and Brass Chess Pieces

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Staunton XL II Chess Set with Lacquered Elm and Briar Wood Chess Board & Wood and Brass Chess Pieces

1,302.00€
Luxury Staunton Table and Chess Set in Beechwood and Carrara Marble and Alabaster & Solid Wood and Solid Brass Plated with Gold and Silver

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Luxury Staunton Table and Chess Set in Beechwood and Carrara Marble and Alabaster & Solid Wood and Solid Brass Plated with Gold and Silver

2,181.60€
Giant Oriental Premium Set II Wooden, Tuscan Alabaster and Carrara Marble Table & Solid Wood and Brass Chess Set

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Giant Oriental Premium Set II Wooden, Tuscan Alabaster and Carrara Marble Table & Solid Wood and Brass Chess Set

4,793.04€
Ensemble "Ile de Lewis " Echiquier en Bois d'Ebène et d'Erable & Jeu d'Echecs en Résine

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Isle of Lewis Set: Ebony and Maple Wood Chess Board & Resin Chess Set

401.74€
Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Wooden Storage Compartment

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Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Wooden Storage Compartment

Price range: 262.80€ through 360.00€
Elite Set: Elm and Lacquered Heather Wood Chess Board & Ebony Wood Chess Set

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Elite Set: Elm and Lacquered Heather Wood Chess Board & Ebony Wood Chess Set

1,129.13€
Blackmore Set: Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board & Golden Rosewood Chess Set

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Blackmore Set: Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board & Golden Rosewood Chess Set

259.57€
Luxury Art Deco Black and White Wooden Pedestal Chess Board with Carrara Marble Playing Surface, Storage and 24-Carat Gold Black and White Chess Set

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Luxury Art Deco Black and White Wooden Pedestal Chess Board with Carrara Marble Playing Surface, Storage and 24-Carat Gold Black and White Chess Set

1,317.60€
Roman Empire VI Set – Chess Board with Storage and Chess Set

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Roman Empire VI Set – Chess Board with Storage and Chess Set

573.34€
Mignon Flower VII Chess Set – Maple and Mahogany Chess Board with Storage and Gold and Silver Plated Metal Chess Pieces

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Mignon Flower VII Chess Set – Maple and Mahogany Chess Board with Storage and Gold and Silver Plated Metal Chess Pieces

418.80€
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Classic Flower 2 Set – Wooden Pedestal Chess Board and Metal Chess Pieces

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Classic Flower 2 Set – Wooden Pedestal Chess Board and Metal Chess Pieces

Original price was: 358.80€.Current price is: 348.04€.
Classic Flower 4 Chess Set – Maple and Burr Wood Chess Board with Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

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Classic Flower 4 Chess Set – Maple and Burr Wood Chess Board with Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

548.62€
Staunton Mix IV Chess Set Wooden Pedestal Chess Board with Marble Top and Metal Chess Pieces

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Staunton Mix IV Chess Set Wooden Pedestal Chess Board with Marble Top and Metal Chess Pieces

788.40€
Staunton Mix V Set: Red Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

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Staunton Mix V Set: Red Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

298.80€
Arabic Style V Set – Black Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set

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Arabic Style V Set – Black Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set

477.60€
Abbey Set Mahogany and Maple Wood Chess Board and Boxwood and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Set

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Abbey Set Mahogany and Maple Wood Chess Board and Boxwood and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Set

278.66€
Jeu d'Échecs Garde Française - Échiquier en bois d'Érable et Bois de Bruyère bleu & Pièces en laiton massif

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French Guard Chess Set – Maple and Blue Briar Wood Chess Board & Solid Brass Pieces

783.46€
Jeu d'Échecs Grand ensemble Perse - Échiquier - Backgammon et Jeu de dames en similicuir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Large Persian Chess Set – Chess Board – Backgammon and Draughts in Faux Leather & Solid Brass Pieces

775.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Cute Flowered - Échiquier en similicuir & Pièces en métal

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

168.00€
Jeu d'Échecs Classique - Échiquier et Backgammon à rangement en similicuir & Pièces en bois et métal

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Classic Chess Set – Faux Leather Chess & Backgammon Board with Storage & Wood and Metal Pieces

290.40€
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Jeu d'Échecs Staunton - Échiquier en Bois et Albâtre avec rangement intégré & Pièces en métal

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Staunton Chess Set – Wood and Alabaster Chess Board with Built-in Storage & Metal Pieces

Original price was: 678.00€.Current price is: 650.88€.
Jeu d'Échecs Fantaisie Staunton XL - Table Échiquier en bois et Albâtre & Pièces en bois et laiton massif

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Fantasy Staunton XL Chess Set – Wood and Alabaster Chess Table & Solid Wood and Brass Pieces

2,256.77€
Large Staunton Chess Set in Metal with Antique World Map Faux Leather Chess Board

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Large Staunton Chess Set in Metal with Antique World Map Faux Leather Chess Board

369.60€
Staunton Chess Set in Black and White Lacquered Wood with Gold and Black Faux Leather Chessboard

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Staunton Chess Set in Black and White Lacquered Wood with Gold and Black Faux Leather Chessboard

285.60€
Giant Wooden Folding Chess Set and Board

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Giant Wooden Folding Chess Set and Board

202.80€
Black and White Modern Chess Set in Lacquered Wood

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Black and White Modern Chess Set in Lacquered Wood

526.37€
Staunton Chess Set in Metal & Brown Faux Leather Chess Board

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Staunton Chess Set in Metal & Brown Faux Leather Chess Board

268.80€
Solid Brass and Gold and Silver-Plated Wood Chess Set & Black Chess Board on Stand with Carrara Marble Top

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Solid Brass and Gold and Silver-Plated Wood Chess Set & Black Chess Board on Stand with Carrara Marble Top

1,149.60€
Modern Staunton XL Set – Green Maple Wood Chess Board & Brass and Gold/Silver-Plated Wood Chess Pieces

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Modern Staunton XL Set – Green Maple Wood Chess Board & Brass and Gold/Silver-Plated Wood Chess Pieces

1,769.78€
Staunton Metal Chess Set & Red/Gold Faux Leather Chess Board

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Staunton Metal Chess Set & Red/Gold Faux Leather Chess Board

268.80€
Staunton Chess Pieces in Gold and Silver-Plated Brass with Wooden Chess Board on Stand with Storage Drawer

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Staunton Chess Pieces in Gold and Silver-Plated Brass with Wooden Chess Board on Stand with Storage Drawer

768.00€
Rosewood Root Chess Pieces and Chess Board in Walnut and Lacquered Briar Wood

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Rosewood Root Chess Pieces and Chess Board in Walnut and Lacquered Briar Wood

1,248.00€

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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