Staunton Themed Chess Pieces - Metal
TheĀ Staunton chess setĀ is composed of a particular style of chess piecesĀ used to play the game of chess.Ā According to theĀ rules of chess, this style is to be used for competitions. The journalist Nathaniel CookeĀ is credited with the design, and they are named after the English chess master Howard Staunton.Ā This style of set was first made available by Jaques of LondonĀ in 1849, and they quickly became the standard. They have been used around the world since.
This beautiful set comes in three different variations. They come in Red and Natural, Brown and Natural and also in Metal. These 32 pieces are weighted and have a King height of 3.5" and a King base diameter of 1.5".
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Staunton Themed Chess Pieces - Metal
TheĀ Staunton chess setĀ is composed of a particular style of chess piecesĀ used to play the game of chess.Ā According to theĀ rules of chess, this style is to be used for competitions. The journalist Nathaniel CookeĀ is credited with the design, and they are named after the English chess master Howard Staunton.Ā This style of set was first made available by Jaques of LondonĀ in 1849, and they quickly became the standard. They have been used around the world since.
This beautiful set comes in three different variations. They come in Red and Natural, Brown and Natural and also in Metal. These 32 pieces are weighted and have a King height of 3.5" and a King base diameter of 1.5".
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TheĀ Staunton chess setĀ is composed of a particular style of chess piecesĀ used to play the game of chess.Ā According to theĀ rules of chess, this style is to be used for competitions. The journalist Nathaniel CookeĀ is credited with the design, and they are named after the English chess master Howard Staunton.Ā This style of set was first made available by Jaques of LondonĀ in 1849, and they quickly became the standard. They have been used around the world since.
This beautiful set comes in three different variations. They come in Red and Natural, Brown and Natural and also in Metal. These 32 pieces are weighted and have a King height of 3.5" and a King base diameter of 1.5".
