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Our Yugoslavia Staunton originates from the chess set designed for the 1950 Chess Olympiad held in Dubrovnik,Yugoslavia. This unique and handsome Staunton design has since become a favorite for chess players around the world and one of our most popular chess sets. We made a few minor changes such as adding a tapered base to enhance appearance an...
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The New Exclusive Staunton chess set has all of the features that an avid chess player and collector looks for in an upper-end Staunton chess set. From its elegant profile with a large tapered base to the extraordinary knights hand carved by some of the best craftsmen in the world, you will not find a better chess set in this price range! These ...
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The Ultimate Staunton is truly the ultimate chess set having the features collectors and chess enthusiasts look for in an heirloom quality chess set. The knights are magnificently carved with intricate detail that only the best carvers in the world can produce. Add to this an elegant profile with a tapered base, queens with large and sharp coron...
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The Wingfield features a smaller than normal but very distinguished looking knight and a proportionately large rook. Many players like this adaptation because the the more powerful rook. The Wingfield is the perfect size for tournament play . The king, queen, and bishop colums have noticeably less curvature than more contemporary designs, remini...
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Our Philidor Staunton chess set is named after Francois-Andre Danican Philidor, a famous chess player in the 1700's whom was known for his ability to play 3 opponents simultaneously while blindfolded and win! Our Philidor is purely traditional with elegant knights having very much an old Jaques flavor. The pieces are masterfully turned and carve...
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The Wingfield features a smaller than normal but very distinguished looking knight and a proportionately large rook. Many players like this adaptation because the the more powerful rook. The Wingfield is the perfect size for tournament play . The king, queen, and bishop colums have noticeably less curvature than more contemporary designs, remini...
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First introduced in 2005, our Grande Staunton chess set is purely traditional with handsome features such as an extra wide profile and oversize collars. This not only makes for an amazingly attractive chess set but one that is excellent for play. Chess pieces are triple weighted and have a broad base design that provides a rich feel with excelle...
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Our British Staunton originates from the old British Chess Company design from years ago. This chess set features a sleek profile and a beautifully carved knight that is a bit smaller than average. An exceptional chess set for casual and tournament play and makes for elegant decor in the game room or office. Chess Set Specifications & Features:...
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The perfect chess set for two good friends enjoying a fiercely competitive game of chess. The knights are hand carved with meticulous precision and with features such as the perked ears, eyes, and mane that gives this set its name. From the elegant profile carefully turned into each piece to the highly polished red sandalwood polished to a rich ...
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This chess set design originates from a model produced by the Worshipful Company of Turners in England back in the late 1700's. John Calvert, a Master at the Worshipful Company of Turners, is generally credited with this design. While not Staunton traditional, this chess set has similar features found on Staunton sets being made by their contemp...
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Our British Staunton originates from the old British Chess Company design from years ago. This chess set features a sleek profile and a beautifully carved knight that is a bit smaller than average. An exceptional chess set for casual and tournament play and makes for elegant decor in the game room or office. Chess Set Specifications & Features:...
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The perfect chess set for two good friends enjoying a fiercely competitive game of chess. The knights are hand carved with meticulous precision and with features such as the perked ears, eyes, and mane that gives this set its name. From the elegant profile carefully turned into each piece to the highly polished red sandalwood polished to a rich ...
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From our Players Series collection, the New Exclusive Staunton has all of the features that an avid chess player and collector looks for in an upper-end Staunton chess set. Pieces have a wide yet elegant profile with a broad base and heavy weighting. The knight is tall and stout with intricate detail. The red sandalwood is gorgeous with a blend ...
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Our Yugoslavia Staunton originates from the chess set designed for the 1950 Chess Olympiad held in Dubrovnik,Yugoslavia. This unique and handsome Staunton design has since become a favorite for chess players around the world and one of our most popular chess sets. We made a few minor changes such as adding a tapered base to enhance appearance an...
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One of our heaviest chess sets, the Grande Staunton is purely traditional with an oversized but eloquent profile. Chess pieces are quadruple weighted and have a broad base design that provides a rich feel with both excellent balance and stability on the chess board. The knights have a graceful design and are meticulously carved with intricate de...
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One of our new chess sets for 2005, the Grande Staunton is purely traditional with handsome features such as an extra wide profile and oversize collars. This not only makes for an amazingly attractive chess set but one that is excellent for play. Chess pieces are triple weighted have a broad base design that provides a rich feel with excellent b...
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