Masters Traditional Games

The most commonly used design for chess pieces in the world today is the Staunton design, invented in 1847 by John Jaques of London. Prior to that time pieces were usually awkward to use, top-heavy or overly ornate. John Jaques elegant but practical design was named after Howard Staunton, the world's leading player, and was an immediate hit. Over the next 40 years or so it was gradually refined into the classic pattern of 1890 and by the turn of the century Staunton had become the de-facto standard both for home and tournament play.

From Jaques, here's a Chess set that you can conveniently store in your bookcase! As a chess set, it has an inlaid Walnut and Sycamore board with polished boxwood Staunton chessmen. In your bookcase, the board folds up and has gold blocked lettering on the spine. Folded dimensions are 300 x 155 x 55 mm (11.75 x 6 x 2.25 inches). King is 2.25 inches (60mm) high. Click on the pictures to see a larger version.

Change to $ Change to C	UK pounds (ex.VAT)	Pounds (incl. VAT)	Typical ETA in wkg days	Add to basket
Folding Book style Chess cabinet	£33.91	£39.00	1 + transit time

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