Staunton Chess Sets

Jeu d'Échecs de Tournoi Chevalier Allemand en Bois de Buis et Échiquier Alphanumérique

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German Knight Chess Set in Boxwood with Alphanumeric Wooden Chess Board

144.41€
Ensemble Pieces d'Echecs en Bois de Buis et Echiquier Alphanumérique

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Boxwood Chess Set with Alphanumeric Chess Board

164.20€
Ensemble Jeu d'Échecs en Laiton Plaqué Or et Argent et Table d'Échecs en Bois et Marbre

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Gold and Silver-Plated Brass Chess Set with Wood and Black and White Marble Chess Table

1,600.80€
Octagonal Magnetic Acacia Wood Chess Set with Storage Drawer

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Octagonal Magnetic Acacia Wood Chess Set with Storage Drawer

115.20€
Staunton Chess Set in Solid Brass with Walnut Wood Chessboard, Glossy Finish

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Staunton Chess Set in Solid Brass with Walnut Wood Chessboard, Glossy Finish

761.21€
Chess Set and Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage Compartments

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Chess Set and Faux Leather Chess Board with Storage Compartments

298.80€
Jeu Combiné 4 en 1 en Bois Bleu - Échecs/Backgammon/Ludo/Serpents

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4-in-1 Board Game Chess, Backgammon, Ludo and Snakes & Ladders – Navy Blue Wooden Box Set

114.34€
Jeu Combiné 4 en 1 en Bois Style Vintage - Échecs/Backgammon/Ludo/Serpents

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

114.34€
Jeu d'Echecs et Echiquier en Métal Staunton

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Staunton Metal Chess Set with Storage Box

300.00€
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Petit Ensemble Jeu d'Echecs en Métal Staunton - 5 Coloris au Choix

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Small Staunton Chess Set in Silver and Gold Metal with Metal Chess Board on Stand and Storage Box

Original price was: 193.20€.Current price is: 183.54€.
Ensemble de Jeux 2-en-1 Style Traditionnel : Échecs et Backgammon

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2-in-1 Traditional Style Games Set: Chess and Backgammon

85.36€
Ensemble de Jeux 4-en-1 Dessin Libre : Échecs, Backgammon, Ludo et Serpents

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4-in-1 Sketch Design Game Set: Chess, Backgammon, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders

108.00€
Jeu d'Échecs en Noyer Prestige - 43x43 cm

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Rosewood and Boxwood Chess Set with Walnut and Oak Chess Board with Built-in Storage – 43×43 cm

205.20€
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Échiquier en Bois de Vergne avec Pièces Staunton – 40x40 cm

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

Original price was: 257.14€.Current price is: 249.42€.
Ensemble de Jeu d'Echecs en Bois de Rose et Buis et Echiquier en Loupe d'Olivier et Chene avec Rangement – 50x50 cm

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Rosewood and Boxwood Chess Set with Olive Burl and Oak Chess Board with Storage – 50×50 cm

279.60€
Ensemble d'Échecs en Loupe de Noyer avec Pièces Staunton – 50x50 cm

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Staunton Chess Set in Rosewood and Boxwood with Walnut and Oak Burl Chess Board and Storage – 50×50 cm

295.20€
Ensemble d’échecs Leningrad en Acacia et Noyer

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Leningrad Chess Set in Acacia Wood with Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board

263.00€
Ensemble d’Echecs en Bois Pliable – Petit Format 28,5 cm avec Pièces Vertes et Ivoire en Bois de Bouleau et de Hetre

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Folding Wooden Chess Set – Small 28.5 cm with Green and Ivory Pieces in Birch and Hornbeam Wood

62.02€
Petit Ensemble de Jeu d’Echecs Pliable en Bois Noir et Ivoire 30 x 30 cm

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Small Folding Wooden Chess Set in Black and Ivory, 30 x 30 cm

62.02€
Jeu d’Echecs Mini en Bois Noir et Blanc – Portable, Magnétique et Compact

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Mini Wooden Chess Set in Black and White – Portable, Magnetic and Compact

65.69€
Jeu d’Echecs Magnétique Mini en Bois – Vert, Compact et Idéal pour les Voyages

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Mini Magnetic Wooden Chess Set – Green, Compact and Ideal for Travel

65.69€
Jeu d’Echecs en Bois Pliable avec Rangement Noir et Ivoire - 35 x35 cm

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Foldable Wooden Chess Set with Storage, Black and Ivory – 35 x 35 cm

85.36€
Échiquier Pliable en Bois Rouge et Ivoire avec Rangement - 35 x 35 cm

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Folding Wooden Chess Set in Red and Ivory with Storage – 35 x 35 cm

87.25€
Jeu d’Échecs Magnétique en Bois Bleu et Ivoire – Échiquier Pliable 28 x 28 cm Parfait pour le Voyage

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Blue and Ivory Wooden Magnetic Chess Set – 28 x 28 cm Folding Chess Board, Perfect for Travel

98.83€
Jeu d’Echecs Magnétique de Voyage 28x28 cm – Marqueté et Pliable avec Pièces Aimantées

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Magnetic Travel Chess Set 28×28 cm – Inlaid and Folding with Magnetised Pieces

102.29€
Jeu d'Échecs Magnétique 35x35 cm – Echiquier Magnetique en Bois avec Pièces Staunton

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Magnetic Chess Set 35×35 cm – Wooden Magnetic Chess Board with Staunton Pieces

128.06€
Jeu d’Echecs Magnétiques de Voyage en Bois 27 x 27 cm

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Wooden Magnetic Travel Chess Set 27 x 27 cm

88.13€
Jeu d'échecs voyage pliant en bois magnétique vu de côté avec pièces - Le Palais des Echecs

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25cm Magnetic Wooden Folding Travel Chess Set

112.20€
Ensemble "Supreme" Echiquier en Bois de Rose, Jeu d'Echecs en Bois de Rose et de Buis & Coffret de Rangement en Placage de Racine

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“Supreme” Set: Rosewood Chess Board, Rosewood and Boxwood Chess Set & Burr Veneer Storage Box

415.61€
Ensemble "Souverain" Echiquier en Bois et Racine d'Erable, Jeu d'Echecs en Bois d'Ebene & Coffret de Rangement en Racine de Placage

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Sovereign Set: Maple Root and Wood Chess Board, Ebony Wood Chess Set & Root Veneer Storage Box

836.05€
Superior Persian Set, Octagonal Solid Wood Chess Board with Storage Drawer, Alabaster Top & Brass Chess Pieces

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Superior Persian Set, Octagonal Solid Wood Chess Board with Storage Drawer, Alabaster Top & Brass Chess Pieces

1,028.18€
French-Style Set: Solid Wood and Alabaster Chess Board with Storage Compartment & Solid Brass Chess Set

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French-Style Set: Solid Wood and Alabaster Chess Board with Storage Compartment & Solid Brass Chess Set

854.40€
Oriental Elm Set – Standing Chess Board in Elm Wood with Storage Drawer & Chess Set in Solid Wood and Brass

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Oriental Elm Set – Standing Chess Board in Elm Wood with Storage Drawer & Chess Set in Solid Wood and Brass

1,045.20€
Ensemble "Arabic Style" Echiquier en Bois d'Erable et Jeu d'Echecs en Métal Plaqué Or et Argent

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Arabic Style Set – Maple Wood Chess Board and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set

723.60€
Classic Set Alphanumeric Chess Board in Golden Rosewood & Chess Set in Golden Rosewood

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Classic Set Alphanumeric Chess Board in Golden Rosewood & Chess Set in Golden Rosewood

450.00€
Arabic Style III Set – Golden Rosewood and Maple Chess Board with Metal and Solid Wood Chess Set

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Arabic Style III Set – Golden Rosewood and Maple Chess Board with Metal and Solid Wood Chess Set

650.40€
Classic III Set - Golden Rosewood and Maple Chess Board & Solid Wood and Metal Chess Set

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Classic III Set – Golden Rosewood and Maple Chess Board & Solid Wood and Metal Chess Set

484.80€
Ensemble "Giant Contemporain" Table en Bois, Onyx, Albâtre de Toscane et Marbre de Carrare & Jeu d'Echecs en Laiton

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Giant Contemporary Chess Table in Wood, Onyx, Tuscan Alabaster and Carrara Marble & Brass Chess Set

5,547.00€
Ensemble "Stylisé II" Table en Bois d'hêtre, plateau en Albâtre et Marbre et Jeux d'Echecs en Bois et Laiton Massif

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Stylised II Set – Beechwood Table with Alabaster and Marble Top, and Solid Wood and Brass Chess Set

1,280.33€
Ensemble "Staunton XL" Table Echiquier en Racine de Bruyère et Jeux d'Echecs en Bois et Laiton Massif

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Staunton XL Chess Table Set in Burr Briar Wood with Solid Wood and Brass Chess Pieces

1,832.40€
Staunton XL III Chess Set with Wooden Pedestal Chess Board, Tuscan Alabaster Top & Storage Drawer, and Wood and Gold & Silver-Plated Brass Chess Pieces

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Staunton XL III Chess Set with Wooden Pedestal Chess Board, Tuscan Alabaster Top & Storage Drawer, and Wood and Gold & Silver-Plated Brass Chess Pieces

1,917.60€
Classic VII Chess Board and Chess Set in Golden Rosewood

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Classic VII Chess Board and Chess Set in Golden Rosewood

260.40€
Ensemble "Ebène Luxe" Echiquier en Bois de Noyer Foncé & Jeu d'Echecs en Bois d'Ebène Massif

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Luxury Ebony Set – Dark Walnut Wood Chess Board & Solid Ebony Wood Chess Set

1,798.55€
Oriental Chess Set in Walnut and Maple Wood with Storage Compartment & Brass Chess Pieces

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Oriental Chess Set in Walnut and Maple Wood with Storage Compartment & Brass Chess Pieces

822.00€
Parthenon Set Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board, Ebony and Boxwood Chess Pieces & Storage Box

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Parthenon Set Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board, Ebony and Boxwood Chess Pieces & Storage Box

849.23€
Madrid II Set: Lacquered Elm and Briar Wood Chess Board & Red Sandalwood Chess Set

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Madrid II Set: Lacquered Elm and Briar Wood Chess Board & Red Sandalwood Chess Set

1,003.04€
Cheltenham Luxury Elm and Lacquered Maple Burr Wood Chess Board & Ebony Wood Chess Set

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Cheltenham Luxury Elm and Lacquered Maple Burr Wood Chess Board & Ebony Wood Chess Set

1,132.64€
Parthenon II Set: Rosewood and Maple Chess Board & Ebony Wood Chess Set

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Parthenon II Set: Rosewood and Maple Chess Board & Ebony Wood Chess Set

773.06€
Echiquier Sur Pied Noir et Blanc en Bois et Plateau de Jeu en Marbre de Carrare avec Rangement

Chess Boards

Black and White Pedestal Chess Board in Wood and Carrara Marble with Storage

788.40€
"Large Staunton II" Set - Wooden Pedestal Chess Board with Tuscan Alabaster and Brass Staunton Chess Pieces

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“Large Staunton II” Set – Wooden Pedestal Chess Board with Tuscan Alabaster and Brass Staunton Chess Pieces

1,067.74€
Roman Busts II Set – Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

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Roman Busts II Set – Chess Board with Storage and Metal Chess Set

484.34€
Classic Flower 3 Chess Board with Wooden Storage Drawer and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

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Classic Flower 3 Chess Board with Wooden Storage Drawer and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

512.40€

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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