{"product_id":"pieces-dechecs-staunton-historiques","title":"Staunton Chess Pieces \u003cbr\u003eHistoric","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLes Échiquiers du Roi present the \u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Staunton Chess Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, a faithful reissue of the 1865-1870 model — a masterpiece in the history of chess.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional model pays tribute to the first Staunton pieces that marked the birth of modern chess. Reproduced from the original pattern used by Wilhelm Steinitz, the first world chess champion, these pieces embody the discipline, power and elegance of the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand-carved with remarkable attention to detail: the knight, lively and expressive, evokes the spirit of classical chess, while the king and queen impose their understated majesty. Their slightly slender shape, typical of the 19th century, gives them a unique presence on the board. The dark pieces, carved from ebony, contrast beautifully with the satin clarity of natural boxwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bases are carefully weighted and felted to ensure perfect stability and exceptional playing comfort. Each king is marked with a discreet red stamp on the knight and rook on its side, a period detail known as \u003cem\u003eKing Side Stamping\u003c\/em\u003e, a guarantee of historical authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of great artisanal precision, created for connoisseurs and aesthetes alike. These pieces tell the story of the game through the beauty of the craft and the fidelity of the forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHESS PIECES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxwood (Gardenia latifolia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Ebony (Diospyros ebenum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Height, Base)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e• King: 3.75 in (95 mm), 1.75 in (42 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Queen: 3 in (77 mm), 1.5 in (37 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Bishop: 2.75 in (67 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Knight: 2.25 in (58 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Rook: 2.25 in (54 mm), 1.5 in (35 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Pawn: 1.75 in (45 mm), 1 in (28 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin (soft matt look)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reproduction of the \u003cem\u003eSteinitz Staunton 1865-1870\u003c\/em\u003e model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess pieces \u003cstrong\u003eweighted\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efelted\u003c\/strong\u003e for perfect stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical detail\u003c\/strong\u003e: King-side marking (\u003cem\u003eKing Side Stamping\u003c\/em\u003e) on the knight and rook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 pieces, including 2 extra queens for pawn promotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended board\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.2 in (55 mm) squares (board not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHESS BOX\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested option\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wooden storage box in Sheesham (Dalbergia Sissoo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/les-echiquiers-du-roi.com\/products\/sheesham-wood-box-for-chess-pieces\"\u003eDiscover our matching chess box here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preserves the natural patina of ebony and protects the pieces over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 Historic Staunton chess pieces, including 2 extra queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in protective, careful packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision handcrafted production\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Les Échiquiers du Roi ™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52592992092426,"sku":"CP-STAUNTON-HISTORIQUES","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/7988\/2762\/files\/s-l1600.webp?v=1771511884","url":"https:\/\/les-echiquiers-du-roi.com\/et\/products\/pieces-dechecs-staunton-historiques","provider":"Les Échiquiers du Roi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}