If you are looking for an unbeatable value, low priced, high quality Staunton wood chess set look no further because you found it. Simple is often best and our German Knight Staunton Chess Set with its simple and attractive design is the ideal chess set for your everyday chess game. Unencumbered by fine detail, these pieces are designed to stand up to the wear and tear of regular play. This chess set features a 3.25” tall king with a base diameter of 1.375”, an ideal size for casual chess games at home. Pieces have thick green baize pads for a soft feel on the chess board and are nicely weighted for stability. The golden rosewood has rich golden-brown colors and a beautiful grain while the cream colored natural boxwood is the perfect wood for the white chess pieces. The pieces are individually hand polished and lacquered to a beautiful shine. More chess games have been played with a German Knight than any other chess set in the world and it continues to be our number one selling chess set.
Our Two-Compartment Loose Piece Chess Box is a simple and practical solution for storing chess pieces. Made of heavy cardboard, the exterior is covered with a luxurious black leather-like paper. Our gold foil stamped logo displayed on top adds a level of sophistication and will remind you where the pieces came from. Inside there are two compartments for conveniently storing each color separately and a full telescoping lid. Whether you are just starting out or have been playing for years, these beautiful Staunton wood chess pieces have everything you need and more for your game at an unbeatable price.
Chess Set Specifications & Features:
- Includes 34 Pieces with 2 Extra Queens for Pawn Promotion (Does Not Include Chess Board)
- Wood: Golden Rosewood & Boxwood
- Finish: Traditional Polished Lacquer
- King Height: 3.25"
- King Base: 1.375"
- King Weight: 2 Ounces
- Chess Set Weight: 32 Ounces
- Green Baize Pads
- Recommended Chess Board Size: 1.75" Squares
Chess Box:
- Material: Black Leather-like Paper Covered Cardboard with The Chess Store Logo in Gold Foil
- Dimensions: 7" x 5" x 3"
- Divider in center for storing each color of pieces separately
- Full Telescoping Lid (full height of box)