Staunton chess sets are the best choice for competition players. Our Staunton chess pieces are categorized in two ways: material and size. While it is nice to see the different wooden chess sets for sale, it is often easier to find the right set by king height - especially if you already have a chessboard in mind.
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Chess Pieces by King Height The best way to find the right chessmen for your board is by the height of the pieces. This section is categorized by king height to make it easier to match up with the chess board of your choosing. | 2 1/2" CHESS PIECES | | 3" - 3 1/2" CHESS PIECES | | 3 3/4" - 4 1/4" CHESS PIECES | | 4 1/2" AND LARGER PIECES | |
Chess Pieces by Wood type or Material
Ebonized Chess Pieces
Looking for the sleek look of black ebony, but not looking to pay the price for it? Ebonized chess pieces may be right for you. Some of our most popular staunton wooden chess pieces include chess pieces made from Boxwood and lacquered black, giving you the expensive look of ebony for a fraction of the price.
Honey Rosewood Chess Pieces
Honey Rosewood is a softer, light to medium brown wood with a strong grain. This wood is ideally suited to match light or dark brown woods, such as Walnut or Teak, and is an ideal economic chess piece choice when you want to see a true wood grain in the chessmen.
Cardinal Rosewood Chess Pieces
Cardinal Rosewood is a dark brown, heavily grained wood. It is ideally suited for chess boards with brown or reddish woods, such as Mahogany or Macassar. This is a popular mid-range wood, as the dark brown is preferred by many due to the ability to complement a broad range of colors.
Ebony Chess Pieces
Ebony chess pieces are the prize choice of many chess aficionados. The purest ebony has little grain and is jet black in color. Ebony is an extremely rare and hard wood and is often seen in heirloom quality chess sets.
Crimson Rosewood Chess Pieces
Crimson Rosewood is an exotic and rare wood ranging from a deep red wine color to a light red tone. These staunton chess pieces are a good alternative to someone interested in the most elite chess pieces with a grain not seen in Ebony.
Metal Staunton Chess Pieces
For a more modern look, many people look for the weight and glamour of metal chess pieces. This selection includes brass, pewter, aluminum, other metals and even metal and wood combinations. These chess pieces are a good alternative to the old-world rustic feel of hand carved wooden pieces and all-wood chess sets while still maintaining a classic look.
Other Staunton Chess Pieces
Other chess pieces in a variety of sizes and styles, as well as other unique woods and materials such as brass, metal, and marble chessmen. These chess pieces are ideal for those looking for a simple no-frills Staunton chess set or something fantastic and unique.
Plastic Chess Pieces
Affordable and sturdy, plastic chess pieces are the tournament player’s choice and are often paired with roll out chess boards. However, the value of heavy weighted wooden chess pieces cannot be beat and can easily be substituted on a wooden chess board set. Available in a variety of sizes, colors, and weights.
Staunton Chess Sets with Chess Board
Traditional Staunton chess sets provide the perfect option when you can’t decide on the best set. These sets include the chess pieces and chess board.
Chess Storage Box
Looking for storage? While ideally your chess set should be on display, that is not always an option. We have a number of boxes, from leather to wood, to store your chess pieces in.