The Staunton Presentation Gift Set brings together everything needed for enjoyable chess at home, whether for serious play, learning the game or display. Hand-crafted, weighted and felted Staunton chessmen with additional queens are paired with a 40 cm maple and mahogany inlaid chessboard and presented in a sturdy gift box complete with rules and a drawstring storage bag.
King Height
3 Inches
Classic playing proportions
Chessmen Style
Staunton
Traditional and instantly recognisable
Board Size
40 cm
Maple & mahogany veneer inliad board
Chessmen
Hand Crafted
Weighted and felted
Extra Queens
2 Included
Ready for pawn promotion
Presentation
Gift Boxed
Ideal for gifting or storage
Storage
Drawstring Bag
Keeps the chessmen together
Included
Chess Rules
Ideal for newer players
Set Features
Complete Staunton chess set suitable for regular play, learning, gifting and display
Traditional 3-inch king offering practical and well-balanced proportions
Hand-crafted Staunton chessmen with clear, familiar silhouettes
Weighted pieces provide excellent stability and a reassuring feel during play
Protective felted bases allow smooth movement across the chessboard
Two additional queens included for correct pawn promotion
40 cm maple and mahogany inlaid chessboard with a warm traditional appearance
Drawstring storage bag included to keep the chessmen safely together
Chess rules supplied, making the set equally suitable for beginners and experienced players
Presented in a sturdy gift box for an attractive and practical presentation
An excellent introduction to traditional wooden chess and a refined addition to an existing collection
Traditional Staunton Chessmen
The Staunton chess pattern has been the recognised standard for serious chess for generations, and its familiar design remains as practical today as ever. Clear silhouettes allow each piece to be recognised instantly across the board, while the restrained styling gives the set a timeless appearance.
The chessmen in this presentation set are hand crafted with careful attention to proportion and usability. At the centre of the set is the 3-inch king, a comfortable size that gives the pieces sufficient presence without making the set overly large for everyday home play.
The resulting proportions make this an excellent all-round chess set, equally appropriate for a new player discovering the game or an experienced player looking for a traditional wooden set for regular use.
Weighted and Felted for Better Play
Each chessman is weighted to provide additional stability and a more satisfying feel when moved across the board. This added weight helps the pieces remain securely planted during play and gives the set a reassuring quality in the hand.
The bases are finished with protective felt, allowing the chessmen to move smoothly over the playing surface while helping to protect the board against unnecessary marking or wear.
Two additional queens are also supplied. This small but important detail ensures that both players have the correct extra piece available if a pawn reaches the opposite side of the board and is promoted.
40 cm Maple and Mahogany Inlaid Chessboard
The chessmen are paired with an attractive 40 cm maple and mahogany inlaid chessboard, creating a warm and traditional playing surface that complements the classic Staunton design.
The contrast between the lighter maple squares and the richer mahogany tones provides excellent clarity during play while retaining the character expected from a quality wooden chessboard.
At 40 cm overall, the board offers a practical size for home use. It is substantial enough to give the pieces room to breathe yet remains convenient enough for a dining table, study, office or dedicated chess area.
A Complete Presentation Gift Set
This set has been assembled to provide everything required to begin playing straight from the box. Alongside the full complement of weighted and felted chessmen and the inlaid wooden chessboard, a set of chess rules is included for players who may be learning or returning to the game.
A practical drawstring bag is also supplied for storing the chessmen when the set is not in use. This helps keep the pieces together and provides a simple way to protect them between games.
The entire set is presented in a sturdy gift box, making it particularly suitable as a birthday, Christmas, retirement or special-occasion gift.
Ideal for New and Experienced Players
The great strength of the Staunton Presentation Gift Set is its versatility. For somebody discovering chess for the first time, it offers a proper traditional board and recognisable Staunton chessmen rather than a lightweight or novelty alternative.
For the more experienced player, the weighted pieces, felted bases and well-proportioned board create a satisfying set for regular home games and analysis.
Its restrained traditional appearance also makes it suitable for display, allowing the board to remain set up in a study, living room or office when not actively being played.
A Complete Official Staunton Chess Set
With its 3-inch hand-crafted weighted and felted Staunton chessmen, two additional queens, 40 cm maple and mahogany inlaid chessboard, chess rules, drawstring storage bag and sturdy presentation box, this set includes everything required for a proper game of chess.
The combination has been chosen to offer an attractive balance between quality, practicality and presentation, making it especially appealing for anyone looking for a complete traditional wooden chess set without the larger proportions of tournament-sized equipment.
Whether purchased as an introduction to the game, a thoughtful chess gift or simply as an attractive set for the home, the Staunton Presentation Gift Set is a versatile addition to the Official Staunton collection.
