Staunton Chess Sets

Staunton Design III Chess Set with Maple and Briar Wood Chess Board and Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

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Staunton Design III Chess Set with Maple and Briar Wood Chess Board and Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

546.14€
Grand Championship II Set: Mahogany and Maple Wood Chess Board, Boxwood and Ebonised Boxwood Chess Set & Birch Wood Storage Box

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

190.85€
Arabic Style VI Set - Rosewood and Maple Chess Board with Gold and Silver Plated Metal Chess Set

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Arabic Style VI Set – Rosewood and Maple Chess Board with Gold and Silver Plated Metal Chess Set

596.40€
Oriental III Set – Maple and Golden Rosewood Chess Board & Metal Chess Set

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Oriental III Set – Maple and Golden Rosewood Chess Board & Metal Chess Set

650.40€
Classic XIV Set - Walnut Wood Chess Board and Wood and Metal Chess Set

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Classic XIV Set – Walnut Wood Chess Board and Wood and Metal Chess Set

593.11€
Two-Tone II Black and White Set – Wooden Chess Board and Metal and Wood Staunton Chess Set

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Two-Tone II Black and White Set – Wooden Chess Board and Metal and Wood Staunton Chess Set

596.40€
Oriental Chess Set in Faux Leather with Storage and Filigree Metal Chess Pieces

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Oriental Chess Set in Faux Leather with Storage and Filigree Metal Chess Pieces

427.49€
Black and White Bicolour III Set Wooden Chess Board with Alabaster Top and Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

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Black and White Bicolour III Set Wooden Chess Board with Alabaster Top and Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

974.40€
Classic XVI Set – Chess Board with Storage in Maple and Golden Rosewood with Golden Rosewood Chess Pieces

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Classic XVI Set – Chess Board with Storage in Maple and Golden Rosewood with Golden Rosewood Chess Pieces

511.54€
Founder Set Folding Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board & Golden Rosewood Chess Set

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Founder Set Folding Walnut and Maple Wood Chess Board & Golden Rosewood Chess Set

263.29€
Classic Flower 5 Chess Set with Storage Drawer in Lacquered Elm and Briar Wood and Gold/Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

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Classic Flower 5 Chess Set with Storage Drawer in Lacquered Elm and Briar Wood and Gold/Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

646.80€
Classic Flower 6 Set – Walnut Burl Chess Board and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

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Classic Flower 6 Set – Walnut Burl Chess Board and Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

538.80€
Staunton XL IV Set – Wooden and Carrara Marble Chess Table & Wooden Chess Set

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Staunton XL IV Set – Wooden and Carrara Marble Chess Table & Wooden Chess Set

3,019.20€
Arabic Style IX Set – Chess Board on Stand in Wood and Staunton Chess Pieces in Wood and Metal

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Arabic Style IX Set – Chess Board on Stand in Wood and Staunton Chess Pieces in Wood and Metal

648.00€
Arabesque Set – Wooden Chess Board with Storage Drawer and Metal Staunton Chess Set

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Arabesque Set – Wooden Chess Board with Storage Drawer and Metal Staunton Chess Set

459.60€
Two-Tone Chess Set V with Maple Wood Chess Board

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Two-Tone Chess Set V with Maple Wood Chess Board

702.00€
Jeu d'Échecs Grand Staunton - Échiquier - Backgammon et Jeu de dames en similicuir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Grand Staunton Chess Set – Chess Board, Backgammon and Draughts Set in Faux Leather with Solid Brass Pieces

625.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Grand Oriental - Échiquier - Backgammon et Jeu de dames en similicuir & Pièces en bois et métal

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Grand Oriental Chess Set – Chess Board, Backgammon and Draughts Set in Faux Leather & Wood and Metal Pieces

625.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Staunton - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en métal

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Staunton Chess Set – Briar and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Metal Pieces

702.00€
Jeu d'Échecs Classique - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en métal et bois

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Classic Chess Set – Briar Wood and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Metal and Wood Pieces

682.80€
Jeu d'Échecs Arabesque - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en métal et bois

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Arabesque Chess Set – Briar Wood and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Metal and Wood Pieces

859.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Contemporain - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en métal

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Contemporary Chess Set – Briar Wood and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Metal Pieces

966.00€
Jeu d'Échecs Arabesque - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en métal

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Arabesque Chess Set – Burr Elm and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Metal Pieces

859.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Grand Staunton - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Grand Staunton Chess Set – Briar Wood and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

968.86€
Jeu d'Échecs Oriental - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Oriental Chess Set – Briar and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

966.00€
Jeu d'Échecs Perse - Échiquier en bois et Albâtre de Toscane avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Persian Chess Set – Wood and Tuscan Alabaster Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

1,028.18€
Jeu d'Échecs Staunton - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Staunton Chess Set – Briar and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

929.30€
Jeu d'Échecs Garde Française - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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French Guard Chess Set – Briar Wood and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

951.60€
Jeu d'Échecs Perse - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Persian Chess Set – Briar and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

929.30€
Jeu d'Échecs Oriental - Échiquier en bois et Albâtre de Toscane avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Oriental Chess Set – Wood and Tuscan Alabaster Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

1,064.40€
Jeu d'Échecs Grand ensemble Perse - Échiquier en bois de Bruyère et Bois d'Orme avec tiroir & Pièces en laiton massif

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Persian Grand Chess Set – Briar Wood and Elm Wood Chess Board with Drawer & Solid Brass Pieces

1,171.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Arabesque - Échiquier en bois et Albâtre de Toscane avec tiroir & Pièces en métal plaqué or

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Arabesque Chess Set – Wood and Tuscan Alabaster Chess Board with Drawer & Gold-Plated Metal Pieces

919.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Arabesque - Échiquier - Backgammon et Jeu de dames en similicuir & Pièces d'échecs en métal

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Arabesque Chess Set – Chess Board – Backgammon and Draughts in Faux Leather & Metal Chess Pieces

427.20€
Jeu d'Échecs Flowered - Échiquier - Backgammon et Jeu de dames en similicuir & Pièces d'échecs en métal

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Flowered Chess Set – Chess Board – Backgammon and Draughts Set in Faux Leather & Metal Chess Pieces

438.00€
Small Metal Chess Set with Dark Wood Chess Board

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Small Metal Chess Set with Dark Wood Chess Board

157.20€
Small Modern Handcrafted Brass Chess Set & Genuine Leather Chess Board

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Small Modern Handcrafted Brass Chess Set & Genuine Leather Chess Board

408.00€
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Staunton Metal Chess Set & Faux Leather Chess Board

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Staunton Metal Chess Set & Faux Leather Chess Board

Original price was: 268.80€.Current price is: 255.36€.
Floral Chess Set – Chess Board, Draughts & Backgammon in Gold/Black Faux Leather with Storage Compartment & Metal Chess Pieces

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Floral Chess Set – Chess Board, Draughts & Backgammon in Gold/Black Faux Leather with Storage Compartment & Metal Chess Pieces

437.38€
Metal and Wood Staunton Chess Set with Brown Faux Leather Chess Board

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Metal and Wood Staunton Chess Set with Brown Faux Leather Chess Board

260.40€
Wooden-Framed Chess Board with Brass-Effect Playing Surface & Staunton Chess Set in Metal and Wood

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Wooden-Framed Chess Board with Brass-Effect Playing Surface & Staunton Chess Set in Metal and Wood

321.60€
Arabesque Wood and Metal Chess Set with Faux Leather Chess Board

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Arabesque Wood and Metal Chess Set with Faux Leather Chess Board

360.00€
Arabesque Chess Set - Faux Leather Chess & Draughts Board with Storage Compartment & Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

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Arabesque Chess Set – Faux Leather Chess & Draughts Board with Storage Compartment & Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

427.80€
Arabesque Chess Set - Brass-Effect Chess Board with Wooden Frame & Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

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Arabesque Chess Set – Brass-Effect Chess Board with Wooden Frame & Metal and Wood Chess Pieces

438.00€
Floral Chess Set - Glossy Black and Red Briar Wood Chess Board & Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

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Floral Chess Set – Glossy Black and Red Briar Wood Chess Board & Gold and Silver-Plated Metal Chess Pieces

549.60€
Staunton Metal Chess Set & Genuine Leather Chess Board

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Staunton Metal Chess Set & Genuine Leather Chess Board

346.80€
Grand Oriental Chess Set in Solid Brass with Genuine Leather Chess Board

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Grand Oriental Chess Set in Solid Brass with Genuine Leather Chess Board

976.80€
Large Metal Chess Set & Genuine Leather Chess Board with Storage Drawer

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Large Metal Chess Set & Genuine Leather Chess Board with Storage Drawer

521.64€
Large Black and White Wood and Metal Chess Set & Marble and Lacquered Wood Chess Board with Storage

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Large Black and White Wood and Metal Chess Set & Marble and Lacquered Wood Chess Board with Storage

879.60€
Wooden and Gold & Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set with Leather Chess Board and Storage Drawer

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Wooden and Gold & Silver-Plated Metal Chess Set with Leather Chess Board and Storage Drawer

798.60€
Staunton Chess Set Hand-Carved in Rosewood with Genuine Leather Chess Board

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Staunton Chess Set Hand-Carved in Rosewood with Genuine Leather Chess Board

618.00€
Wooden Staunton Chess Set with Genuine Italian Leather Chess Board and Storage Box

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Wooden Staunton Chess Set with Genuine Italian Leather Chess Board and Storage Box

276.00€
Acacia Wood Chess Set with Genuine Leather Chess Board and Storage

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Acacia Wood Chess Set with Genuine Leather Chess Board and Storage

448.80€

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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