• Mid Range Staunton Chess Pieces •
 Broadbase Ebony Chess Pieces 4" KingThe bold Broadbase Ebony Chess Pieces represent stunning design and attractive carving. The chess pieces are turned, carved, polished and finished in... $210.95 CAD |
 Conquest Series Ebonized Chess Pieces 3.75 InchesTraditional Staunton design Hand turned and carved boxwood 3.75 Inch King Weighted and Felted For boards 18' and over
The pieces are perhaps the... $95.00 CAD |
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 Fierce Knight Ebonized Staunton Chessmen 3 Inches Including CaseFierce Knight Staunton chessmen in Ebonized Boxwood and Natural yellow Boxwood. Includes a plush lined wooden box. The 3” King goes well with 16-18... $129.99 CAD |
 Oxford Ebonized Chess Pieces 3.75" KingThe Oxford Chess Pieces at standard sizing are an attractive classic Staunton design. The pieces are carved, turned, polished and finished to make a... $121.95 CAD |
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 Victoria Ebonized Chess Pieces 3.5" KingThe Victoria Ebonized Chess Pieces are a classic and well proportioned set of chess pieces. The ‘ebonized’ black pieces (Boxwood is dyed a dark... $125.95 CAD |
 Victoria Sheesham & Boxwood Chess Pieces 3.5" KingThe Victoria and Sheesham Chess Pieces feature a very nicely tight grained grade of Sheesham wood. The unique colouring and grain of the dark pieces... $125.95 CAD |
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 Windsor Rosewood Chess Pieces 3" KingThe Windsor Rosewood Chess Pieces are perfect for those who want smaller pieces for a chess board that is smaller than the standard size. The pieces... $157.95 CAD |
The Staunton design is the most popular of designs for chess pieces, and is universally recognized as the standard by F.I.D.E. (The World Chess Federation). The idea to standardize chess pieces with a simple classic design was initiated by Nathaniel Cook of England in 1849. The leading player of the day, Englishman Howard Staunton, lent his name to popularize the design.
Today there are many variations of the original chess pieces of 1849. In addition to Boxwood and Ebony, many other woods have been used for modern chess pieces. In particular, ‘Ebonized Boxwood’ has been used as an affordable alternative to the luxurious Ebony. Artists and craftsmen have used their artistic licence to create a myriad of beautiful designs.
Wood is by far the most popular medium for modern chess sets. Our Mid-Range Pieces represent great value for those looking at a set of chess pieces that will look attractive for many years to come.
Today there are many variations of the original chess pieces of 1849. In addition to Boxwood and Ebony, many other woods have been used for modern chess pieces. In particular, ‘Ebonized Boxwood’ has been used as an affordable alternative to the luxurious Ebony. Artists and craftsmen have used their artistic licence to create a myriad of beautiful designs.
Wood is by far the most popular medium for modern chess sets. Our Mid-Range Pieces represent great value for those looking at a set of chess pieces that will look attractive for many years to come.
