chess sets

Chess Sets

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    3.5" Stallion Black Walnut Chess Set & Vinyl Box - Official Staunton™
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    3.5" Stallion Black Walnut Chess Set & Vinyl Box
    Sale price £149.00 GBP Regular price £199.00 GBP
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    Old English Contemporary Anegre Chess Set, Vinyl Box - Official Staunton™
    Old English Contemporary Anegre Chess Set, Vinyl Box - Official Staunton™
    Old English Contemporary Anegre Chess Set, Vinyl Box
    Sale price £149.95 GBP Regular price £189.95 GBP
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    3" Artistic Parker 15.75" Mahogany Board and Box - Official Staunton™
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    3" Artistic Parker 15.75" Mahogany Board and Box
    Sale price £149.95 GBP Regular price £179.95 GBP
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    Imperial Acacia Chess Pieces, 18" Solid Wood Board - Official Staunton™
    Imperial Acacia Chess Pieces, 18
    Imperial Acacia Chess Pieces, 18" Solid Wood Board
    Sale price £179.00 GBP Regular price £259.00 GBP
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    1972 English Anegre Chess Set Combination - Official Staunton™
    1972 English Anegre Chess Set Combination - Official Staunton™
    1972 English Anegre Chess Set Combination
    Sale price £179.00 GBP Regular price £229.00 GBP
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    Black Winchester Anegre Chess Set Combination - Official Staunton™
    Black Winchester Anegre Chess Set Combination - Official Staunton™
    Black Winchester Anegre Chess Set Combination
    Sale price £179.95 GBP Regular price £199.00 GBP
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    Black Winchester Staunton Mahogany Chess Set & Box - Official Staunton™
    Black Winchester Staunton Mahogany Chess Set & Box - Official Staunton™
    Black Winchester Staunton Mahogany Chess Set & Box
    Sale price £199.00 GBP Regular price £229.00 GBP
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    Imperial Ebonised Mahogany Chess Set & Sapele Box - Official Staunton™
    Imperial Ebonised Mahogany Chess Set & Sapele Box - Official Staunton™
    Imperial Ebonised Mahogany Chess Set & Sapele Box
    Sale price £199.00 GBP Regular price £249.00 GBP
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    Imperial Acacia Mahogany Chess Set & Sapele Box - Official Staunton™
    Imperial Acacia Mahogany Chess Set & Sapele Box - Official Staunton™
    Imperial Acacia Mahogany Chess Set & Sapele Box
    Sale price £199.00 GBP Regular price £249.00 GBP
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    Contemporary Anegre Winchester Chess Set & Burl Box - Official Staunton™
    Contemporary Anegre Winchester Chess Set & Burl Box - Official Staunton™
    Contemporary Anegre Winchester Chess Set & Burl Box
    Sale price £199.00 GBP Regular price £249.00 GBP
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    Acacia Walnut Winchester Chess Set & Box - Official Staunton™
    Acacia Walnut Winchester Chess Set & Box - Official Staunton™
    Acacia Walnut Winchester Chess Set & Box
    Sale price £199.00 GBP Regular price £249.00 GBP
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    Fischer Acacia Mahogany Chess Set - Official Staunton™
    Fischer Acacia Mahogany Chess Set - Official Staunton™
    Fischer Acacia Mahogany Chess Set
    Sale price £199.00 GBP Regular price £249.00 GBP
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    Isle of Lewis Large Chess Pieces, 19" Mahogany Board - Official Staunton™
    Isle of Lewis Large Chess Pieces, 19
    Isle of Lewis Large Chess Pieces, 19" Mahogany Board
    Sale price £199.95 GBP Regular price £229.95 GBP
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    Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces & 19" Walnut Chess Board - Official Staunton™
    Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces & 19
    Isle of Lewis Chess Pieces & 19" Walnut Chess Board
    Sale price £199.95 GBP Regular price £249.00 GBP
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    Artistic Parker Anegre Chess Set & PU Box - Official Staunton™
    Artistic Parker Anegre Chess Set & PU Box - Official Staunton™
    Artistic Parker Anegre Chess Set & PU Box
    Sale price £224.00 GBP Regular price £299.00 GBP
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    Old English Black and Mahogany Chess Set & Box - Official Staunton™
    Old English Black and Mahogany Chess Set & Box - Official Staunton™
    Old English Black and Mahogany Chess Set & Box
    Sale price £269.10 GBP Regular price £299.00 GBP

    What is a Chess Set?

    A chess set contains everything you need to play chess. There are 32 chess pieces, a board, and usually a box to store it all in. 

    Chess Set Pieces

    There are 32 pieces in a complete chess set. This includes two sets of pieces in two colours, ranging from the King's to pawns. Read about the different pieces in our blog or buy chess pieces in our chess shop. 

    Chess Set Boards

    To play chess, you’ll need a chessboard in your new chess set. If you buy a complete set the chessboard is designed to match the style and size of your pieces. Browse the materials and colours used for chess boards in our range.

    Chess Set Boxes

    To keep your chess pieces safe when not in use, a chess box comes in handy. They are usually designed to match your board and pieces and are usually included in a chess set. Browse the different types of chess boxes in our chess box shop.


    Types Of Chess Sets

    If you need a standard chess set then you could be looking for one of two things:

    A tournament standard chess set is sized specifically to adhere to tournament rules. A standard chess set in this sense has a 3.75” king, Staunton-style chess pieces, and a 20” chessboard. 

    A Staunton chess set is another type of set that you might be looking for if you want a standard chess set. A Staunton set is so-called because of its pieces, which have the traditional shape, style, and size.


    The materials used to make the board and the pieces. A wooden chess set includes chess pieces that are hand-carved, and have a unique and luxurious feel. Usually, it takes a specialist a day to carve 4 knights for a complete chess set.

    The scarcity of the chess set. For example, is the chess set a limited edition? Is it a limited run? Are the luxury chess pieces a unique design or do other vendors sell the same chess pieces? Is a certificate supplied and or a nice presentation case? 

    Whatever type of luxury you choose, a luxury chess set is a perfect treat or gift that will stand the test of time. We often find that our luxury chess sets are displayed in the offices of CEO or directors, or given as birthday or wedding gifts.

    Decorative Chess Sets

    A decorative chess set is similar to a luxury chess set as they tend to have a luxurious design and use high-quality materials. Often a decorative chess set is made from glass, silver, or wood. They are made more to be ornaments but can also function with care.

    Wooden Chess Sets

    A wooden chess set, usually hand carved, is usually intricate and hard-wearing. These pieces can be as old as the kings and queens who played chess on them. 

    There is a range of different types of wood that can be used to carve a wooden chess set, including Walnut, Maple, Rosewood, and Mahogany.  Buy a wooden chess set or learn more about them in our chess shop.

    Themed Chess Sets

    Themed chess is usually about fun, with characters and other novelty chess sets. They range from pieces based on TV or film characters to Hand-Painted or unique designs. Read more about themed chess sets in our blog.

    Folding Chess Set

    A folding chess set is often used for travelling or for occasions where storage space is a minimum. They are usually small in size and have a chessboard that folds in the middle. Some folding chess sets also use the chessboard to store the chess pieces when not in use. Browse our range to find the right folding chess set for you.

    Which Chess Set Is Best?

    Choosing a chess set can be overwhelming. With so many options it is hard to know which chess set is best. But you should make your decision based on how you intend to use your new chess set. Consider:

    • Do you want it to stay on display even when not in use, or do you want it to fold away to be stored in between games? 
    • What material do you like to look at and which do you like the feel of? 
    • Will you use your chess set for occasional games with friends and family or are you intending to compete in competitions?


    What Are Official Staunton Chess Sets?

    High-quality Chess Sets are what we at Official Staunton are renowned for. Read more about us and our shop here.

     

    Sets that are carefully matched

    Our chess sets combine the best chess boards and pieces into perfectly matched sets. We sell a wide range of chess pieces and chess boards, but our chess sets section makes it easy to match them perfectly. We have a variety of styles and designs to suit all budgets. You have found the UK's best chess shop. All chess sets that we offer for sale are carefully selected for their quality, style, and control. Only the best chess boards and pieces are used in our products. After seeing the wide range of styles, sizes, and wood types available to you, we hope that you'll buy your chess set with us.

    Wooden sets

    Our chess sets feature wooden boards and pieces in large numbers. The most popular and widely used material for chess boards and sets is wood. While there are many other materials for chess pieces as well, almost all of our chess sets are made from wood. There are many types of wood available. From mahogany to ivory resin coloured, there is a wide variety. We also have a lot of rare and valuable woods, such as rosewood, sandalwood, and ebony. Ebony, for instance, is used to create chessmen for more than two hundred years. Ebony has the perfect characteristics to form dark chessmen. Because it is dense in texture, it takes on a black appearance almost like plastic. Rosewood and sandalwood are more appealing than traditional woods. They have a richer grain pattern and can be used in warm, rich brown, purple, red, and orange tones. No matter what wood you choose to use, you can rest assured that the wooden sets provided by The Official Staunton Chess Company will be of the highest quality.

    Set of chess pieces and board

    The term "chess sets" can be used to refer to any combination of pieces, including a set of pieces that are on their own or a travel set. It also includes a flat or folded board with pieces and a box. A set of pieces that are combined with a board is what we call a chess set. Other sections of our website include boards that are their own, travel sets and chessmen.

    We are proud to stock the UK-manufactured Isle of Lewis Chess Set. These sets are well-known for their quality and attention. You will find popular themes like Lord of the Rings, the Battle of Waterloo and Richard The Lion Heart. These renowned themed chess sets are available in both undecorated and hand-painted formats. They are also available in our section of chess sets with perfectly matched boards. We sell both full-sized and compact sets, as well as those that are only available in hand-painted versions.

    Isle of Lewis Chess

    After Staunton, the Lewis chess set is now the most famous chess design. We are pleased to offer a wide range of Lewis sets. The branded pieces are available in full-size and mini-sizes. But the National Museum set is the crown jewel of our collection of Lewis pieces. These pieces are made in England with high-quality resin in moulds that were derived from laser scans. Our selection of Lewis pieces has been combined with a variety of chess boards. This resulted in a stunning selection of Lewis chess sets. Our super-luxury Lewis chess sets start at less than fifty pounds.

    Standard Chess Sets

    What is a "standard chess set?" We often receive questions about standard chess sets from customers who are confused by a large number of chess sets available on our site. A standard chess set could mean many things. A tournament standard requires a three-quarter-inch king, Staunton players and a 20-inch chessboard. For others, the term standard refers to the type of chessmen they are seeking. This would be the traditional Staunton style. You can browse the Staunton chess sets category to find the set you're looking for. We hope you will find the right set for you, no matter where you end up buying it.