CHESS BOARDS & PIECES (10)

Staunton is without doubt the most recognised style of chess piece in the world today. Designed in the mid 1800’s it soon became the standard design for chess pieces and has been imitated ever since.

As chess spread all around the world, by the mid 19th century, there were so many different styles of chess pieces, that players often refused to have matches on each other’s boards, having trouble with differentiating the characters.

In 1849, when journalist and illustrator Nathaniel Cook came up with the most simplistic and symbolic design, which we all know and love today, and named it after the English chess master Howard Staunton. That’s how now-classic Staunton pieces were initially created. And since then, it’s the official style of sets for any chess tournament around the world.

There are now 1000’s of variations of the Staunton theme available and new versions coming out every year. Only the finest graded materials are used alongside expert craftsmanship to bring you quality chess pieces.

Staunton chess is today considered to be the classic chess set for professionals and hobbyists alike. The reason why people love Staunton chess sets is their classic design.  Whether you’re new to the game of chess or you’re an old pro, consider purchasing a Staunton chess set to add to your collection.

Great Chess pieces deserve a great board. And if you need some inexpensive boards for your chess club or just to teach your children the game of kings, you don’t want to spend too much money either.

Chess notation coordinates along all four sides are helpful for classes or clubs that desire wooden chess boards instead of vinyl chessboards. Or you might just like the look and feel for use in your own home.

Finished with quality veneer. Match with it almost any set of wooden chess pieces. While you could use plastic pieces on this board, it’s ideal for average to nice wooden chess pieces.

Wood has been the dominant material for chess boards for hundreds of years. It makes perfect sense that a chess board is made from wood, you have very light wood and dark woods. It’s also a durable and satisfying material to use but not without its challenges in the manufacturing process.

Staunton chess equipment has been the standard for tournament chess since 1849. This premium chessboard is handcrafted from sycamore and maple mahogany.

The board you play on is just as important as the pieces you play with. It is often easier to buy chess boards based on square size, especially if you already have a set of chess pieces.

Whichever board you choose you can be assured that we will only stock products of quality and consistency. In fact, all the chess boards we have for sale have been selected for their quality, finish, durability, and excellent quality control.