Since its introduction in 2001, our Fierce Knight Series Handcrafted Chess Set has been a favorite among chess enthusiasts, admired for its bold knight design and expert craftsmanship. The fierce expression of the knight—with sharply sculpted ears, focused eyes, and defined features—gives this set a distinctive personality that stands out on any board.
This large, tournament-quality set features kings measuring 4 inches tall with a 1.75-inch base diameter, offering exceptional balance and presence. Crafted from premium ebonized and natural boxwood, the ebonized wood beautifully emulates the look and feel of genuine ebony but at less than half the price, making it a smart and elegant choice for serious players and collectors.
Each piece is carefully weighted for stability and designed with a graceful Staunton-inspired profile, creating a cohesive and elegant set from king to pawn. Thick green baize pads provide a soft cushion, protecting your chessboard while allowing smooth, silent movement. Included are two extra queens for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity verifying the wood type, origin, and date of manufacture—assuring you of the set’s quality and provenance.
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Chess Set Highlights:
• Distinctive Fierce Knight Design: Bold, expressive knight sculpture offers unmatched character.
• Ebonized Boxwood: Emulates the luxurious appearance and feel of ebony at approximately half the price.
• High-Quality Materials: Crafted from natural and ebonized boxwood with a polished lacquer finish for lasting beauty.
• Tournament-Ready Size & Weight: King height 4", base 1.75", king weight 3.2 oz; full set weight 52 oz ensures superior stability.
• Smooth Movement: Thick green baize pads protect your board and allow quiet, effortless sliding.
• Complete Set: Includes 34 pieces with two extra queens for flexible pawn promotion (board sold separately).
• Certificate of Authenticity: Confirms craftsmanship, materials, and provenance.
• Recommended Board Size: Ideal for boards with 2.125" to 2.25" squares for optimal play.
Why You’ll Love the Fierce Knight Chess Set:
• Bold knight design adds character and prestige to your chess collection
• Ebonized boxwood delivers elegant ebony-like beauty without the premium price tag
• Weighted, well-balanced pieces perfect for club and tournament play
• Durable lacquer finish protects and preserves the set for years of enjoyment
• Includes extra queens and certificate—ideal for serious players and collectors alike
Elevate your chess experience with the Fierce Knight Handcrafted Boxwood Chess Set—where classic design, expert craftsmanship, and smart material choices come together to create a timeless, performance-ready set.
5 Reviews
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Beautiful Pieces, however Queen looks thin and a bit small
Hello, I really love the way the set looks. Beautifully crafted pieces. My only hang up is that the queen appears rather thin and small in comparison to other 4" sets. I compared this to a legionnaire set I own and both the king and queen were smaller, but the queen especially is thin in the middle and looks small next to the other pieces. Delivery was on time and pieces were preserved well.
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Recommandation for chess pieces
Very beautiful chess pieces for those who appreciate Staunton pieces. Delivery on time. No problem. Many thanks to The Chess Store
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Stunning
This is a beautiful set!!! Absolutely mesmerizing. The weight is perfect! I've always said you can judge the craftsmanship of a Chess set by the detail on the Knight, and this set is perfect.
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Great Set
I just received my set of 4" Fierce Knight chessmen. I paired them with a walnut board. I could not be more happy with this set! The price was great, and the quality was better than I expected! I called my order in, and the customer service was excellent. I had many questions, and all of them were answered before I made my final decision. Overall, I will be placing more orders with The Chess Store. The great service and quality of my product is unsurpassed.
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Fierce Knight Set
To say I am very pleased with this set would be an understatement. For the money this set easily rivals that of a much more expensive set. The Chess Store uses the words âmeticulous precisionâ, âsuperb craftsmanshipâ and âpremiumâ to describe this set and they are spot on! The ebonizing is so good you would have to snap a piece in half to distinguish it from authentic ebony (which I donât plan to do). Also, did I mention the Knight looks wicked! I searched no less than 50 similarly priced sets of this size and price and am so glad I chose this one. Just buy it already!
