Description
Sheesham and natural boxwood, polished, sumptuous hand-carved Jaques-Chevalier, triple weighted, leather base, with box for the chess pieces.
It is a rather “push” variant, compared to the more traditional variants of the Staunton. This makes them give a pleasant feeling of novelty, but they are still very usable in a tournament game, maintaining the recognizability of each piece compared to the others and the “kinship” with the most classic versions of the Staunton.
All the pieces are well balanced, leaded, manageable, stable, comfortable.
King height : 4" / 100 mm
King base: 1.8" / 48mm
Daniella Hammond –
Wonderful chess set. I have several and wanted one I can travel with. The finish of these pieces feels pleasant to hold.
Dion Smithard –
At first I was surprised at how large the pieces are — all my previous sets have been *tiny* in comparison. Even my fairly nice wooden set has pieces that are light and will fall over if the table is bumped. Not this set. These pieces feel solid in the hand, don’t wobble when the card table is bumped, and satisfyingly stay in place where you set them. I really enjoy leaving this set out in the living room as I practice various chess lessons.
Rebecca –
My brother, a ranked chess player, thought that this set was splendid: a visual delight with a good feel in the weight of the pieces.
Lorraine Davies –
Decent quality for what you are paying for. I would buy again and recommend this company.
William –
Great price! I was shocked by the quality; heavy, leather bottomed, classic look. These were the perfect fit for my board—I AM VERY PLEASED with this purchase.
Herbie Clark –
I’m very happy with my purchase. The size was perfect. I got them quickly. I am very pleased.