Description
Staunton chess pieces have been the standard for tournament chess since 1849. These classic wooden, weighted chessmen are accompanied with an elegant wooden box.
Features
- Individually Handcrafted: Made from durable larch wood, each chessman is 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. 4: King: 3.1 inches (80 millimeters); Queen: 2.7 inches (69 millimeters); Pawn: 1.4 inches (36 millimeters); Base diameter: King: 1.2 inches (30 millimeters); Pawn: 0.83 inch (21 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 6.9 x 5.3 x 3.4 inches (17.6 x 13.6 x 8.5 centimeters)