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ChessBaron Luxury Chess Sets

Beautiful things are rare in this world. Have you ever had that experience of looking at something and wanting to just keep looking? Our chess sets below are just like that - you want to hold them in your hand and just keep looking and not let them go. We've tried hard with our chess photography, but it's difficult to really convey qualities such as majesty, beauty, wistfulness, and pride. As you view the pictures try to imagine the pieces in your hand - the weight, the rich colour of the wood, the finely crafted finish. We assure you that once you have experienced the quality of any one of these luxury sets you will be drawn to play the wonderful game of chess again and again.

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X2053 Baggio Staunton Chess Set in Bud Rosewood
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.9 inch. Triple Weighted at 136g. Balance 12.5%.
New Model!This product from Chess Baron: Staunton as a work of art! A mane for the knight that gives life to the piece and it's entourage. Whilst the knight takes the limelight, the other pieces are also magnificent. The King even has a set of different crosses that can be changed as desired. Carved with skill and love, the Baggio is among the best available in the chess world. Generously proportioned and feels wonderful to handle, wonderful to own. Rare (but ethically produced) grade one bud rosewood, double queens, triple weighted and felted.
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X2054 Ebony Alexander the Great Chess Pieces
King Height 4.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.7 inch. Triple Weighted at 80g. Balance 18%. Case Included.
New Model!This product from Chess Baron: Another Staunton work of art in pure grade one ebony, with a Knight that is outstanding, graceful, elegant and delightfully different. This set was designed for the chess Olympiad in Turin and instead of the knight; a bull (which is the symbol of Turin) was used. Comes in a specially made luxury leather case included in the price with each piece having it's own home within. (The knight doesn't have a home, it has a stable.) But take care with your moves - the horse can get a little feisty if you compromise the position. Triple weighted, double queens, felted bases - a wonderful set and a bold departure from standard Staunton. The set had us looking, admiring so much that we just couldn't display it any longer - needed to get some work done. The set is pure artwork in pure ebony. The chessmen were designed by some of the finest chess players from all over the world and now to make it available to chess lovers we have shifted from the bull to a knight keeping all the other pieces the same which makes this set a good combination of playable set with a very artistic knight.
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X3019 The Ultimate Knight Chess Set in Bud Rosewood
King Height 6 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted 127g.
This is the Bud Rosewood version of the Ultimate. This chess set is supplied by Chopra in India who originated this design. Equally beautiful, equally majestic. The golden hues of the wood colouring is exquisite, it's merely up to your preference as to which you prefer. As with the above - the board for this luxury chess set needs to be one with 2 inch squares to do justice to the piece sizes.
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X2019 The Ultimate Chess Set in Ebony Wood King size 6 inch
King Height 6 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted 127g.
This is one of two flagship luxury chess sets of our entire range. This chess set is supplied by Chopra in India who originated this design. The wood is Ebony, the weighting is triple. The design of this luxury chess set is simply magnificent. We just love this set. The knight steals the applause with it's designed rustic style and majestic pose to make a luxury chess set that has no equal. The staff at ChessBaron get no work done because of looking at this luxury chess set all day - they are now forbidden to touch it and they're all covered up. The King of this luxury chess set is magnificent. The rook has such a rustic but slender style, and even the pawns are pefectly proportioned. This luxury chess set is a most beautiful tweak on the Staunton style - we have never seen a more wonderful luxury chess set than this awe inspiring Napoleon Knight! The board for this luxury chess set needs to be one with 2 inch squares to do justice to the piece sizes.
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X2028 The Earl Anthony Chess Set Triple Weight in Bud Rosewood
King Height 4.4 inch. Base Diameter 1.85 inch. Triple Weighted 125g.
Words fail us. But we'll try. The detail on the knight is so beautiful that it almost looks like it could breathe. The head is set slightly downwards in an unusual thought provoking pose as if considering the next best strategy. The lower lip of the knight is precise and clean. The mane style has a flourish. The muscles of the knight are defined such that the light catches different parts of the face and neck with different angles. The other pieces? Sleek, well defined. The rook has a generous torso and is well balanced. Nothing matches the excelling detail of this magnificent set. The photography is good but it's too difficult to catch the real beauty of the set with a two dimensional photo, or indeed, with these inadequate words. A set to pass on to the next generation. We recommend a board with 2 inch squares.
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X2018 Bridled Knight Chess Set Triple Weight in Bud Rosewood
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.85 inch. Triple Weighted 121g
This set is hand carved from bud rosewood. The knight even has a bridle and a substantial amount of other detail. The carvers of Amritsar in India are in demand for their skill, and this is the reason why. To create this piece takes over two days. The detail of the piece draws gasps from people who see it. The pieces of the luxury chess set is triple weighted and the king is 4 inch in height. The rook is supremely balanced and has a full mid section. The pawns are sleek and well proportioned. As with its neighbour, the Earl Anthony, we are simply amazed at the detail of the pieces and cannot find adequate words to describe the beauty of the Kings Knight. We recommend a board with 2 inch squares.
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X2031 Obadiah Jaques Style 5 inch King in Redwood Triple Weight Felted
King Height 5 inch. Base Diameter 1.9 inch. Very Heavily Weighted at 116g!
If you're looking for the perfect ultimate Staunton with no diversions, no ruffles, no mane quiffs - just a Jaques style traditional Staunton - here it is. Perfectly balanced, perfectly proportioned and in the finest of chess woods - Redwood. Redwood is the rarest wood used for chess and so is usually quite expensive, but the value of the set is enhanced because of the wood used. A traditional triple weighted felted Staunton with a large base and a 5 inch King and double Queens.
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X2012 Chamfered Base Triple Weight Chess Set in Ebony
This set is in EBONY. Please note that photographs show design in Rosewood.
This chamfered base triple weighted luxury chess set is a beautifully carved traditional Staunton flagship. The detail, weighting and balance of this luxury chess set is nothing short of remarkable. The knight has that trademark of excellence - gaps between the teeth betraying the excruciating exacting work in carving this piece. A single chess knight for this luxury chess set takes two days for one craftsman to produce from start to finish. The carvers of Amritsar in India are sought after for their skill, and here is the reason. The knight is finely carved with consistent detail and has a perfect weighting such that the feel of the piece in the hand is satisfying and feels sure and balanced as it moves (or more like - glides) from one square to another. The rook also has a beautiful feel due to it's full mid-section and weighting contributing more than it should towards the beauty and nature of this luxury chess set. The king stand 4 inches high. The board for this set should have squares of minimum 1.75 inches to a preferred 2 inches. This luxury chess set would be flattered with a gloss, rather than rustic design of board.
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X2043 King Charles in Bud Rosewood Triple Weighted
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted at 110g.
What a stunning design. The elegance of the knight is the immediate attraction, with its braided mane and stately posture. The king stands proudly next to his queen with her finely carved upturned finials. The rooks and bishops also reflect a distinct design while retaining a classic feel. The richness of the wonderful bud-rosewood perfectly suits the quality of this luxury set. The board for this set should have 2 inch squares.
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X2026 King John in Brass Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Triple Weighted 172g!
This brass set has a King that is 4 inch in height and weighs a hefty 172g. The pieces are luxurious and have strong attention to detail. The set is clearly differentiated for both sides (some metal sets can be a little confusing in colour difference for each side). Over time the pieces improve in appearance as the air causes colour amelioration, older sets are often prized for their colouring. The detail for the knight is outstanding for a set made in metal - often these sets have only a broad detail. For a Staunton metal chess set this is the finest set we have seen in all respects.
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X2021 The Bronte in Rosewood King Triple Weight Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted 92g.
This is the Bud Rosewood version of the Bronte design shown. It is a luxury chess set that is both unusual and traditional. We can't decide which we prefer - the bud rosewood or the ebony version. The Ebony is a slightly more expensive wood, but the Rosewood highlights the curves better with it's golden color. It's available in both (see above for Ebony). The 'bust style' of the back of the necks base is the design style which we believe to be quite outstanding and formed the basis of our commission. We think the set belongs in a museum. Every piece is beautiful, but the knight is particularly appealing - the complete luxury chess set takes nearly three weeks to manufacture. The set comes with two queens. The king is 4 inch in height. The set is triple weighted. We recommend a board with 2 inch squares.
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X2023 Majestic Staunton Triple Weighted Chess Set in Bud Rosewood
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch. Triple Weighted 86g.
The luxurious Bud Rosewood colouring enhances the workmanship of this entire set. The pieces of the chess set shine with a glory that only this type of wood can confer. The set is hand carved from bud rosewood and as with others of our range, the knight takes more than a whole day to complete one single knight piece. Which piece of the set best conveys the quality of this wonderful luxury chess set? The pawn! See the first picture and notice the symmetry of the pawn and the proportion of the top sphere compared with the slender body. This luxury chess set is for traditional Staunton lovers who discerningly seek beauty and symmetry. The set will appreciate in value and be a heritage for future generations. The Queen and Bishop have attractive rings situated under the top section. The rook gives the luxury chess set it's name in the way the top section is slightly inclined upwards to give an imposing appearance to the piece. The board for this beautiful set should have squares of 2 inch or larger, of which we have a good range available!
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X3020 Royal Knight Bud Rosewood Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch. Triple Weighted 98g.
The Royal version (above) in Bud Rosewood. The golden hues of the wood are beautiful - it's just up to your preference of wood type, both of which are wonderful in this design. This set would appreciate a board with 2 inch squares.
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X2009 Kings Cross Special Chess Set in Camel Bone
This is a highly desirable luxury chess set. The detail in carving of the camel bone is nothing short of remarkable. The material is difficult to work with and the craftsmen have done a good job of creating something beautiful with the bone. Expect natural blemishes on the surface with camel bone which enhances the set as a real bone product with the authentic battle scars of life. (I wonder if I can get my bones used to create a beautiful bone chess set after I'm gone?). The set takes around two weeks to carve and finish completely and is a masterpiece of workmanship. Note the king (standing 3.75 inch tall) and queen for the detail in carving and marking. The Staunton style is retained with a flourish of artistry to produce an outstanding example of luxury chess sets. The knight is petite and appears delicate yet is robust and durable because of the material of camel bone. Now look at the rook. This nicely shows intricate detail from the base through to the top. The Kings Cross special is a luxury chess set to pass through the generations of your family. The board size for this luxury chess set should be 1.5 inch or a maximum of 1.75 inch squares.
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X2055 Staunton Camel Bone Chess set � Rare Design.
King Height 3.6 inches. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Weighted.
New Model!Camel bone sets have a special appeal, and no wonder it's such a collectible material. The material is generally used to form pieces with a non-pure Staunton design - this is a straight Staunton design, a rare set in this material. Bearing real life scars demonstrating the authenticity of material, the Staunton camel bone is a superb chess set design.
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X2061 Warner Bone Staunton Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.5 inch.
New Model!The Warner in bone is a new design made in the finest bone and has a significant Staunton influenced. The contrasting colours are striking and graceful, giving a rare beauty to this set of chess pieces. The pieces have a good intrinsic weighting due to the density of the material used. The board (also bone) shown doesn't come with the set and can be selected separately.
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X3005 Stallion Knight Chess Bud Rosewood Set 3.5 inch King
King Height 3.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Triple Weighted 86g
This is the Bud Rosewood version of the Stallion Knight, a magnificently well defined luxury chess set. The middle King height of the Stallion Knight series, this luxury chess set is beautiful as an example of much more expensive chess sets. Luxury chess sets like this are for sale in chess boutiques for three and four times the price. The weighting for this 3.5 inch Stallion Knight is perfect - triple weighted. The wood is bud rosewood - the most sought after and rare type of wood. The detail in the knight is very precise and the Staunton tradition maintained throughout the luxury chess set. The board selected for this set should have 1.75 inch or 2 inch squares.
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X2029 The Sebastian in Very Heavy Steel and Copper
King Height 4.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.3 inch. Heavily Weighted at 114g
You may have noticed that we don't offer many metal sets. This is because we have scoured the world in an attempt to stand out with a range that is not just large, but also unique and the best available. This copper and steel set, very heavy and yet remarkably detailed is a good example of this policy. A luxury pewter finish set with distinction that has many uses - playing chess or using offensively for burglars. You could actually put up a sign saying 'Have very heavy chess set and not afraid to use it'. They wouldn't dare enter. But the purpose of course, is delightful chess playing with elegance, and this set does it. It is well priced for the level of luxury afforded, and a set to be proud of. The board should be 1.5 inch or possibly 1.75 inch squares.
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X2004 Chamfered Base Triple Weighted Chess Set in Rosewood
King Height 4.25 inch. Base diameter 1.75 inch Triple Weighted 82g.
A well weighted luxury chess set with beautiful detail given to the carving of each member of the set. The knight reflects great detail and attention in the face - revealing the teeth, the muscles, even the eyes. In the range of luxury chess sets - the rosewood chamfered base is outstanding value. The board for this luxury chess set should be 2 inch squares.
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X2002 Carved Chamfered Base in Black Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.8 inch Triple Weighted 115g.
A triple weighted luxury chess set. The detailed knight shows intense detail of the mouth, head and teeth. The facial muscles have good definition with a chiseled look that catches the light nicely. The wood utilized is Chidar - or Boxwood, it is stained to give an Ebony appearance. The triple weight of the set marks it as luxury - a feature of higher end chess sets - these weigh in at a very strong 115g and have a reassuring feel in the hand. The overall design has good balance. The bottom of the pieces have leather for padding. The board for this set should have 2 inch squares.
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X2003 Lotus Carved Weighted Chess Set
A twist on the Staunton design - this luxury chess set has good quality detail. It is double weighted. The king is slim but tall measuring over 5.5 inches in height. The traditional Staunton is taken at base and resembled at the top, with an innovative and intricate mid section to bring together the traditional Staunton design with the detailed innovation marking the Lotus genre and bringing together a luxury chess set. This is an expensive chess set at a non-expensive price. The board size should be with 1.75 - 2 inch squares to allow space for the tall king.
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X3001 Stallion Knight Chess Set 3 inch King - BudRosewood
King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1.3 inch. Triple Weighted 51g
This set is wonderful as a smaller high quality chess set. The detail on the knight proves the high quality of workmanship in carving. This style comes in three King sizes (as will be displayed further down), the 3.5 inch and the 4 inch. For lovers of Staunton this set has no equal in it's size and quality. The wood is the best bud Rosewood. The luxury chess set is triple weighted and comes with an extra queen. The set takes up much less room than the 4 inch Kings and can easily be accommodated with a board of 1.5 inch squares. The weighting, detail and size (where space is at a premium) makes this luxury chess set an excellent choice amongst our entire inventory.
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Beautiful chess sets for the next generation

Thankyou for spending some time in browsing these products. Did you note the amazing detail of these luxury chess sets? Did you see the detail of the teeth on the knights? Whenever I have the inclination to get my toothbrush out I know it's a good set! If you can actually see the gaps between the teeth - it marks the difference between a good quality chess set and those that are of lower quality. Of course, it's not just the teeth, the rest of the knight and the detail of the other pieces must match - but not many artisans will go to the detail of carving out each tooth without giving similar attention to the mane, the face and the detail belonging to other parts of the chess pieces in the set. This also leaves out the whole major reason to shop ChessBaron - the talented design of the piece, a chess set design that makes the difference between conventional chess stores and ChessBaron. Many of the designs available through this section cannot be found elsewhere. We pride ourselves in displaying a remarkable range of chess sets that is difficult to beat for beauty, tradition and innovation. Each set can be paired with an optional chess case and/or chess board.