Product Review
Staunton chess pieces have been the standard for tournament chess since 1849. These classic wooden, weighted chessmen are accompanied with an elegant wooden box.
- Individually Handcrafted: Made from durable larch wood, each chessman is single-weighted and beautifully crafted according to Staunton standards; Includes two extra queens for use as promoted pawns
- FIDE Approved: The chessmen of choice, Staunton sets are recommended by International Chess Federation (FIDE) for use in all international tournaments
- Standard Staunton No. 5: King: 3.5 inches (90 millimeters); Queen: 3.3 inches (83 millimeters); Pawn: 1.7 inches (42 millimeters); Base diameter: King: 1.3 inches (34 millimeters); Pawn: 0.9 inch (23 millimeters)
- Classic Storage: Stained and finished beech wood box with decorative metal clasp hardware finishings and lined with black felt to protect your pieces; Case measures 8.2 x 6.1 x 3.4 inches (21 x 15.5 x 8.5 centimeters)
- For Upgrade or Replacement: Use or gift this set to level up chess pieces or replace missing ones; Entire set weighs 2.5lbs (1.1kg)
