House of Staunton Classic Chess Set & Board

by House of Staunton

Product Features

• Beautifully hand-carved Chess set by the legendary House of Staunton
• 4.0" King with a 1.7" Diameter Base
• Consists of 34 Chessmen, 17 light and 17 dark (including two additional Queens)
• Includes a Premium premium display Chess Board box that features two drawers with individual compartments for piece storage.

Product Description

Looking for exceptionally well-crafted wooden Chessmen at a very reasonable price? Look no further than the Classic Series Chessmen from the House of Staunton. Designed to replace the low quality Chess sets that dominate the lower price range, The Classic Series Chessmen offer high-quality wooden Chessmen at a reasonable price!

One of the heaviest sets of its size on the market, it is designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining the elegance that has become the hallmark of all House of Staunton Chessmen. This tournament-sized set features a 4.0" King, weighs 46 ounces and includes 4 Queens. The design and feel of these Chessmen make them ideal for both Tournament and Rapid Play (Blitz) Chess.

As with all House of Staunton Chessmen, they exemplify the perfect combination of beauty and functionality. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close! Each set consists of 34 Chessmen, 17 light and 17 dark (including the two additional Queens.)

The Chessmen are new and come housed in a premium display Chess Board box that features two drawers with individual compartments for piece storage.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 41 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000SJPHXI
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,821 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice set., December 1, 2009

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This review is from: House of Staunton Classic Chess Set & Board (Misc.)

The table-box is very nice and very well built. The drawers are very convenient and have small compartments for each piece. It looks nicer on the picture, though. I would expect the board surface to feel more natural, more wooden like. What makes this set great is the pieces included which are of great quality and carefully carved. Nice weighted. They will not fall when touched by mistake. This set will look nice on any desk or in any library, near some fireplace or armchair.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be disappointed!, March 28, 2011

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CoffeeWithChess - See all my reviews

This review is from: House of Staunton Classic Chess Set & Board (Misc.)

I couldn't be more pleased with this set! It is absolutely, hands down, the finest set I've ever owned. It didn't take long to ship and one of my biggest concerns was the if it would arrive at my house in pristine condition. When UPS delivered to my door, the box was humongous! I quickly opened it to find styrofoam popcorn filled to the top so I dug in. Popcorn flowed out everywhere as I pulled out a small box. This box contained two layers of foam casings. The top contained the white chessmen and the bottom the black. Not only did each piece have its own compartment in the casing but they were also in small individual zip lock bags. Each piece was in perfect shape. The packaging will be kept in the event that I move I can safely transport the chessmen. I set them to the side and dug further into the first box of popcorn and pulled out the board (which is called a tiroir on the House of Staunton website). The box it was in had two foam ends that slide on to two opposing sides of the board to prevent it from banging around. This box will also be kept for transportation purposes. The board itself is absolutely gorgeous. The drawers are very nice and even includes extra compartments for whatever you may want to put in there. You can order a set of hand-carved droughts (checkers) from the House of Staunton that will fit nicely in the extra spaces. The quality is great and really my only gripe about it is that it was slightly off balance on one corner so there is a minute rock the board has if you push down on that corner but it is easily fixed. I like to leave this set out as it really does compliment any room you place it in and it will also make a great family heirloom! I recommend this set to anyone whether you're a chess grandmaster or just a casual player.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 11, 2010

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Chess man - See all my reviews

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This review is from: House of Staunton Classic Chess Set & Board (Misc.)

I could not be more pleased with this chess set. The pieces are beautiful and have a nice weight to them. The set comes with an extra Queen which is a nice touch. Looks so beautiful that we leave it out full time.

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