Wooden Chess Sets - Le Palais Des Echecs

Complete chess set with wooden pieces on a foldable marquetry chess board

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Wooden Chess Pieces and Folding Chess Board

€100.14

Grand Championship complete set with chess board, pieces and storage box

Complete Mahogany Chess Sets

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

€216.64

or 3 × €72.21 interest-free

Complete chess set with wooden pieces arranged on a folding chessboard

Gift Ideas

Folding Wooden Chess Board and Staunton Wooden Chess Pieces with Storage

€132.37

Competition set: walnut and maple chess board, boxwood pieces and rosewood box

Tournament & Club Chess Sets

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

€264.36

or 3 × €88.12 interest-free

Under €100

Pearl Foldable Wooden Chess Set

€88.42

Championship complete chess set with mahogany and maple board, golden rosewood pieces

Complete Mahogany Chess Sets

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

€218.98

or 3 × €72.99 interest-free

Chess set in light and black wood arranged on the folding board

Gift Ideas

Large Chess Set and Folding Wooden Chess Board with Storage

€124.97

Magnetic travel chess set in wood with open drawer and stored pieces

Travel & Folding Chess Sets

Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Wooden Storage Drawer

Complete Leningrad chess set, ebonised wooden pieces on mahogany chess board

Complete Mahogany Chess Sets

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

or 3 × €88.96 interest-free

Foldable wooden chess set, open board with all pieces set up

Under €100

Folding Wooden Chess Set

€72.00

Complete Competition Compact set with board, pieces and open box

Tournament & Club Chess Sets

Competition Compact Set: Maple and Walnut Wood Chess Board, Wooden Chess Set & Golden Rosewood Storage Box

€274.00

or 3 × €91.33 interest-free

Folding wooden chess board with light and dark pieces in starting position

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 42 cm

Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

€138.29

Ornate foldable wooden chess set, overview with pieces in place

Under €100

Ornate Folding Wooden Chess Set – 31×31 cm

€64.40

Étudiant wooden chess set set up, light and dark pieces in play

Under €100

Wooden Student Chess Set with Storage

€62.81

Folded wooden magnetic Staunton chess set, top view

Magnetic Chess Sets

Wooden Magnetic Staunton Chess Set – 5 Sizes

or from 3 × €68.00 interest-free

Folding wooden chess board with light and dark pieces set up

Under €100

Folding Wooden Alphanumeric Chess Board with Storage and Wooden Chess Pieces

€113.75

Folding wooden chess board with brown and natural pieces set up for play

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 51 cm

Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set Size 6 with Storage

€149.92

Chess set and folding wooden board, pieces in starting position

Travel & Folding Chess Sets

Folding Wooden Chess Set and Chess Board with Storage

€96.60

Fierce Knight complete chess set with walnut and maple board and wooden box

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 40 cm

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

€251.87

or 3 × €83.96 interest-free

Complete Knight Academy chess set, walnut and maple board with rosewood pieces

Chess Sets for Children & Beginners

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

€177.02

Complete Mignon Flower XI chess set on walnut and maple chessboard

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard Under 30 cm

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

€198.00

Academy Medium set: walnut and maple chess board with rosewood pieces

Chess Sets for Children & Beginners

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

€186.79

Folding wooden chess board size 5 with light and dark pieces set out

Travel & Folding Chess Sets

Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set Size 5

€144.84

Olympic foldable wooden chess set, pieces in starting position

Complete Ancient Greece & Mythology Chess Sets

Olympic Folding Wooden Chess Set

€116.40

Foldable wooden chess board with pieces set up in starting position

Travel & Folding Chess Sets

Folding Chess Board and Wooden Chess Set with Storage

€131.74

Complete wooden chess set on folding board with built-in storage

Under €100

Wooden Chess Set and Folding Wooden Chess Board with Storage

€111.79

Open wooden 4-in-1 box with chess, backgammon, ludo and snakes and ladders

Multi-Game Sets

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

€114.34

Highclere complete chess set with walnut and maple board and box

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 51 cm

Highclere Chess Set in Ebony and Boxwood & Maple and Walnut Chess Board with Storage Box

€364.61

or 3 × €121.54 interest-free

Two-tone black and white chess set, full view on the board

Black and White Chess Sets

Modern Two-Tone Black and White Wooden Chess Set

€575.81

or 3 × €191.94 interest-free

Small magnetic wooden chess set, pieces in starting position on open box

Magnetic Chess Sets

Small Magnetic Wooden Chess Set with Storage

€98.83

Atlantic II set in starting position on the wenge chess board

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 50 cm

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

or 3 × €111.75 interest-free

Complete wooden chess set on a folding board, pieces set up for play

Under €100

Large Wooden Chess Set and Folding Chess Board with Storage

€117.60

Complete wooden chess set on a folding board with alphanumeric coordinates

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 42 cm

Wooden Chess Set with Folding Chessboard and Wooden Alphanumeric Coordinates

€121.80

Complete wooden chess set with folding board set up, pieces in play

Modern & Design Chess Sets

Wooden Design Chess Set with Folding Storage Chess Board

€118.03

Highclere complete chess set: briar and elm board, ebony and boxwood pieces, rosewood box

Complete Elm & Briarwood Chess Sets

Highclere Set: Briar and Elm Wood Chess Board, Ebony and Boxwood Chess Set & Golden Rosewood Storage Box

€678.37

or 3 × €226.12 interest-free

Magnetic wooden travel chess set, folded and open with pieces stored inside

Magnetic Chess Sets

Wooden Magnetic Travel Chess Set

Complete Staunton chess set with wooden board and gold and silver brass pieces

Complete Walnut Chess Sets

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

€585.70

or 3 × €195.23 interest-free

Bauhaus black and white chess set, overall view on wooden storage box

Black and White Chess Sets

Bauhaus Black and White Wooden Chess Set with Faux Leather and Storage

€207.30

or 3 × €69.10 interest-free

Under €100

Folding Wooden Chess Set with Storage

€89.56

Championship II set with mahogany and maple board, ebonised boxwood pieces and box

Complete Mahogany Chess Sets

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

€222.40

or 3 × €74.13 interest-free

Mary Stuart X complete chess set on dark wood board, overall view

Complete Medieval Chess Sets

Mary Stuart X Set Dark Wood Chess Board and Metal Chess Set

€334.80

or 3 × €111.60 interest-free

Complete foldable wooden chess set with dark and light pieces on board

Under €100

Chess Pieces and Foldable Wooden Chess Board

€65.06

Folding travel chess set, light and dark wooden pieces on the board

Under €100

Foldable Wooden Travel Chess Set

€68.44

Magnetic chess set placed open on its wooden storage box

Magnetic Chess Sets

Magnetic Metal Chess Set with Wood and Faux Leather Chess Board and Storage

€111.60

Complete chess set in maple and wenge with ebonised boxwood pieces

Modern & Design Chess Sets

Contemporary Set: Maple and Wenge Wood Chess Board & Ebonised Boxwood Chess Set

€201.32

or 3 × €67.11 interest-free

Foldable wooden chess board with light and dark chess pieces set up

Draughts (Checkers)

Folding Wooden Chess and Draughts Set

€88.62

Complete wooden chess set with folding red and white marquetry chessboard

Complete Chess Sets, Chessboard 55 cm and Above

Large Decorative Wooden Chess Pieces and Folding Chess Board with Storage

€159.88

Staunton chess set in ebony and boxwood on mahogany chess board, overall view

Complete Mahogany Chess Sets

Classic Staunton Chess Set in Ebony and Boxwood with Mahogany Wood Chess Board

€157.38

Round wooden travel chess set, board and pieces set up for play

Magnetic Chess Sets

Round Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Wooden Storage Drawer

Complete Isle of Lewis chess set with mahogany board and storage box

Complete Isle of Lewis Chess Sets

Isle of Lewis Set with Mahogany Chess Board, Isle of Lewis Chess Set and Storage Box

or 3 × €86.83 interest-free

Acacia wood chess set arranged on the mahogany chessboard, overall view

Complete Mahogany Chess Sets

Acacia Wood Carved Chess Set with Mahogany Chess Board

€277.80

or 3 × €92.60 interest-free

Folding wooden chess board with gold and black Spartan-themed pieces

Complete Ancient Greece & Mythology Chess Sets

Folding Wooden Chess Board and Spartan Chess Pieces with Storage

€147.12

Wooden Chess Sets: the Guide to Choosing Well

The art of wood in service of the game of kings

The wooden chess set remains the preferred choice of discerning players and collectors. Beyond aesthetics, wood offers a touch, weight and durability that no other material can match. Whether you're looking for a artisan-made wooden chess set for your living room or a competition set, this guide will help you make the right choice.

The Wood Species Used

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Boxwood & Ebonised Boxwood

The classic wood par excellence. Boxwood offers a fine grain and ideal density for Staunton pieces. Its ebonised version replaces ebony at a lower cost while retaining a deep black.

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Rosewood & Palisander

Prized for its warm grain and amber tone, rosewood (Sheesham) is the standard for high-end sets. Indian palisander offers even deeper shades.

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Ebony & Exotic Woods

Genuine ebony is the pinnacle of luxury: intense black, ultra-fine grain, exceptional density. Also sought after are wenge, walnut and padauk for their unique tones.

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Alpine Wood & Lime Wood

The carved pieces from Val Gardena (Italy) are carved from lime wood or Alpine Swiss pine, then hand-painted. A craft passed down from generation to generation.

How to Choose your Wooden Chess Set

King height & proportions

The king height determines the size of the set. For classic use, choose a king of 7.5 to 9.5 cm. The golden rule: the base diameter of the king should take up about 75% of a square on the wooden chess board.

Weighting & felt

Weighted pieces offer superior stability and a premium feel. The felt beneath each piece protects the board and ensures smooth gliding. Two essential criteria for a quality wooden chess set.

Type of chess board

Classic flat board, chess board with built-in storage, or a folding travel box? Each format suits a particular use. Marquetry boards offer the finest decorative effect.

Use: playing, décor or collecting

A set for play favours ergonomics and readability. A decorative chess set focuses on aesthetics and finishes. For collecting, look for limited editions and rare woods.

💡 Expert tip — For a first purchase, a set in boxwood and rosewood with an 8.5 cm king on a 45x45 cm board offers the best value for enjoyment. It's the standard used in clubs and tournaments.

Recommended Dimensions by Use

Use	King height	Board size	Recommended woods
Travel / children	5 – 6.5 cm	25 – 30 cm	Beech, maple, lime wood
Home play	7.5 – 9.5 cm	40 – 50 cm	Boxwood, rosewood, walnut
Club / tournament	9.5 – 10.5 cm	50 – 55 cm	Ebonised boxwood, palisander
Collection / luxury	10 – 12 cm	55 – 60 cm	Ebony, padauk, golden rosewood
Décor	Variable	35 – 55 cm	Olive wood, wenge, ash burl

Our Ranges by Budget

Discovery

Under €200

Beech or boxwood sets, folding board with storage. Ideal for beginners or as a gift.

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Superior

€200 – €500

Rosewood, weighted and felted pieces, marquetry board. The choice of regular players.

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High-End

€500 – €1,000

Palisander, ebonised boxwood, finishes often done by hand. Pieces carved with remarkable precision.

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Supreme

Over €1,000

Genuine ebony, rare woods, limited editions. For collectors and luxury enthusiasts.

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Caring for your Wooden Chess Set

Cleaning

Wipe your pieces regularly with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn marks, use a slightly damp cloth, then dry immediately. Avoid any harsh chemical products.

Protection & storage

Store your set in its box away from direct light and humidity. An annual application of linseed oil or beeswax nourishes the wood and revives its natural shine.

Explore our Collections

Refine your search among our specialist categories or browse our full catalogue:

All Complete Chess Sets Travel Chess Sets Fine Wood Chess Boards Fine Wood Chess Pieces Val Gardena Alpine Wood Metal & Wood Pieces Chess Boards with Storage Chess Tables