


Our Marengo Staunton chess set is named after Napoleon Bonaparte's famous Arabian stallion for which he rode during the famous battle of Marengo. This is a contemporary design but retaining the traditional features of a Staunton pattern. The knight is beautifully sculpted with realistic features and an elegant pose with its mane flowing back and head turned down. Only the best carvers in the world can accurately carve and replicate the details of this knight from piece to piece. All of the pieces are beautifully shaped with a unique and elegant profile that creates a coherent pattern from pawn to king. The lathe work is simply extraordinary. The Marengo is a large set with a king that is 4.25" tall and a base of 1.875". The king features a highly ornate finial that is unique from any other chess set in our collection. The pieces have thick green baize pads so you can slide your pieces across the board or sit down softly. We include an extra queen for each color for pawn promotion and a certificate of authenticity so you will always know what the chess set name is, the type of wood, the year it was made, and where it came from. We offer the Marengo in both ebony/boxwood and padauk/boxwood combinations.
The Chess Store offers the avid player and collector a vast selection of wood chess pieces, boards, and complete sets. You will find traditional wood chess pieces that are perfect for tournament games to handcrafted masterpieces to leave out and display for the art they are. Explore our many natural wood chess boards including our exclusive Mission Craft solid wood boards. You will also find chess boards ideal for schools and clubs including vinyl, silicone, and floppy mousepad boards.