The Canterbury Cathedral Handpainted Chess Set

The city of Canterbury has been a place of Christian worship for nearly two thousand years. Following a major fire at the original cathedral in 1174, the monks at Canterbury used the revenue from the many pilgrims visiting the shrine and relics of St Thomas to create the first Gothic cathedral in England . The rebuilding and reconstruction continued during the following century and ensured that at the end of the Middle Ages, Canterbury Cathedral was one of the noblest churches in Christendom.

The skilled designers and sculptors of Studio Anne Carlton have created from the architecture and statuary in and around Canterbury Cathedral a chess set of gracious proportions and great detail.

ALL STUDIO ANNE CARLTON CHESSMEN ARE MADE FROM POLYRESIN, WHICH IS A%0ACRUSHED STONE COMPOSITE. IT HAS THE LOOK, FEEL AND WEIGHT OF STONE, BUT THE%0ADURABILITY OF A PLASTIC, MAKING IT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

The Canterbury Cathedral Handpainted Chess Set

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Knight Chess Set

Enjoy the game of chess with these knight chess set that is a high quality material features a wide board. The inside of the box is padded and felt lined to protect the game pieces from damaging. Specifications: ? King's height: 3.25 Inch

Knight Chess Set

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Fierce Knight Staunton Chess Set in Rosewood & Boxwood with Rosewood Molded Chess Board - 3" King

This chess set package includes our Fierce Knight Staunton Chess Set in rosewood and boxwood matched with our Rosewood and Maple Deluxe Chess Board with Molded Edge. As you can see from our photo, the chess pieces and board match perfectly and look beautiful together. Our Fierce Knight is the perfect chess set for two good friends enjoying a fiercely competitive game of chess. The knights are hand carved with meticulous precision and with features such as the perked ears, eyes, and mane that gives this chess set its name. From the elegant profile carefully turned into each chess piece to the rich burgundy and orange colors of the rosewood, the quality and craftsmanship of our premium chess sets stand out from the rest.

Chess Pieces

2 spare queens are included for pawn promotion
Green Billiard Cloth Pads

Chess Board

Material: Rosewood & Maple Veneers over Wood Composite
Finish: Satin Polyurethane (soft sheen)
Square Size: 1.75"
Dimensions: 17.75" x 17.75" x .5"


Fierce Knight Staunton Chess Set in Rosewood & Boxwood with Rosewood Molded Chess Board - 3" King

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Budweiser Chess Set

Budweiser Chess Set

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Giant Indoor Outdoor Chess Set 16 Inch Kings Big

Giant Chess Set... bring this Set indoors or outdoors for GIANT fun! Get the kids into this "thinking man's game" with the Giant Chess Set from CHH! A massive 53 x 53" mat folds out for easy set up. Huge, great-looking weighted chess pieces (King is 16 1/4" tall) make learning about chess more fun than ever! For indoor / outdoor use. Square size: 5 3/4". Help your kids strategize, think ahead and learn a wonderful game! Order Now!

Giant Indoor Outdoor Chess Set 16 Inch Kings Big

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The House of Staunton Zagreb '59 Chess Set in Genuine Ebony

From 6 September to 31 October of 1959, eight of the world?s strongest Grandmasters competed in a powerful quadruple Round-Robin Tournament, played in Bled, Zagreb and Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to determine the challenger for the crown of World Champion currently held by Soviet Grandmaster Michael Botvinnik. Amongst those competing were the young American Robert James "Bobby" Fischer .

To commemorate that classic struggle, The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Zagreb '59 Series Chessmen, a stunningly chess accurate reproduction of one of the most popular chess sets used in the major International tournaments during the 1950s and 1960s. We have taken the liberty of making some minor modifications, such as replacing the ball finial atop the King with a more traditional cross to conform to modern Western tournament praxis.

This full-tournament sized set features a 4.0" King, weighs an impressive ounces and includes 4 Queens. The design and feel of these Chessmen make them ideal for both Tournament and Rapid Play (Blitz) Chess. It is designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining the elegance that has become the hallmark of all House of Staunton Chessmen.

As with all House of Staunton Chessmen, they exemplify the perfect combination of beauty and functionality. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!

The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, 17 light and 17 dark (including the two additional Queens.)

Indulge yourself - Own a legend!

The House of Staunton-brand Chessmen are proud to be The Official Chessmen of the US Chess Federation

The House of Staunton Zagreb '59 Chess Set in Genuine Ebony

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