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Don't make the mistake of thinking that this is a cheap section. True, the prices might lead you to think that way, but the quality is such that the section is outstanding in chess design and value. What do you get for the price? You get the Baron design with the Baron quality. You get piece of mind knowing that the sets you purchase are a discerning choice, just like the Jaques design, Baron provides chess sets with heritage and with an appreciating future. Look towards the end of the section for often missed excellent chess sets - we can't squeeze everything into the luxury chess section, and these last few chess sets only just miss the category - sometimes for arbitrary reasons.

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M2030 Hannah Grand Staunton Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted 81g.
Ebonized triple weighted chess pieces with a 4 inch King and generous base dimension. A perfect tournament chess set with a little more luxury than usual. See the detail of the nostrils, the eyes, ears - someone has really taken some time with this one! Should be in the luxury section but we've got to draw the line somewhere and we do it based on price and what Janet tells us (she's so bossy!) Many of the luxury chess sets are no better than this example - it just depends on what our suppliers charge us. The level of Staunton finesse is rarely this high - a wonderful chess set. The board for this set should be 2 inch squares.
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M2028 Chess Champion 4.5 inch King Chess Set
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.9 inch. Triple Weighted 89g.
Ooooh, that lovely rosewood. This triple weighted rosewood chess set with a larger than normal King at 4.5 inches. The set is rustic in nature and the size of the King makes for a great chess set that needs room and adds atmosphere. Along with its neighbour the 'Exec Luke', this set is outstanding value and could easily be placed in the luxury sets section. The detail of the knight is, like our luxury chess range, intricate. All the teeth show along with a detailed mane - he could do with a tooth brush if you ask me. What? You weren't asking me... Well anyway, this is Staunton at it's best and given extra finesse with the Knight's detail. The board for this larger triple weight set of chess pieces should have 2 inch squares.
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M2026 The Morgan - Double Weighted Rosewood Chess Set
King Height 3.75 inch. Dia 1.6 inch. Weight 68g
Very good value rosewood set with excellent weight and balance. Needs a board with 1.75 inch squares. The pieces feel good in the hand and comprise a classic Staunton set of mid priced chess pieces. The pawns have a particularly good appearance - often the tell-tale symbol of an excellent set, the grain of the rosewood is very attractive.
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M2025 Concentric Ball in Bud Rosewood Chess Set
King Height 5.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.5 inch. Double Weighted 32g.
The largest of the concentric ball chess sets. The King is 5.5 inches high in this Bud Rosewood set of chess pieces. Because of this the balance value is quite high, but normal for chess pieces with this size of King. It's a real delight to play with larger pieces if you have the room for it. With this chess set the base is not too large and only needs a chessboard with 1.75 inch individual squares. The design of the pieces are refreshing with a clear Staunton influence but the chess pieces are enhanced by a mystic design interference. Come on - go with me on this.... the imagination behind this is quite remarkable, and whatever the craftsperson was 'on' worked well - wonder if there is any spare going... The set shows a flair of chess piece design with the detail of each piece exemplary. The pieces are all recognisable staunton but all have the eastern design as an enhancement. The chessboard for this set should have 1.75 inch individual squares.
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M2023 Magnetic Luxury Travel Chess Set with Board
An exceptional travel magnetic chess set with a King at 2.5 inch high and a total weight of 1.9kg. The set measures 12 inch x 12 inch and is 1.6 inch thick. The set has an internal insert for each chess piece. The pieces are well finished with good attention to detail, and the attached, enclosing board is very high in quality. The set and it's parts are finished very well and the inserts fit well with no sticking or rough parts. We have one of these in the office ready to pack away when the boss walks in - it's our choice when the need is 'on the go'. We sent Janet to the North Pole with this one, and it came back intact. Admittedly the chess pieces were now frozen on instead of magnetized - but it still did very well. There is a ball-bearing midway through the insert edge to keep the insert in it's place, this operates smoothly and without any exertion needed to open or close. With many cheap travel sets on the market, this isn't one of them - a very good value and high quality magnetic chess set. (And no - she didn't even bring a polar bear back for us).
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M2021 Lotus Carved Chess Set in Bud Rosewood
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Standard Weighted 18g.
The Lotus style of chess design has an eastern flavor. Makes me think of a Buddhist playing chess. Can they get any more carving detail in there? The detail every suitable part each chess piece is.... well... detailed and lots of it. The Lotus chess pieces borrow from Staunton in obvious ways yet have a style of craft that is rarely seen in chess circles and enhances the appearance. The Queen is like a closed lotus flower ready to open out with 'Checkmate' with the central shoot reaching upwards for the heavens. The rook has open petals with ornate detail.
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M2015 Magnetic Lacquered 6 inch x 12 inch Chess Pieces and Board
A beautiful thick sheeshamwood travel set of chess pieces, the board is particularly high in quality and the chess pieces equally high in craft quality. Funny - the board can be tipped upside down, knocked - and the pieces will remain in place, but yet the pieces are easy to move. Cool! The board is highly glossed and is quite a luxurious magnetic set. The chess pieces are cute and have significant attention to detail - a beautiful example of a travel chess set of chess pieces with the containing board. Let's get traveling.
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M2008 Tournament Staunton 4 inch King Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted 72g.
OK - let's get real. This really is traditional staunton chess - no messing, and excellent value it is too. A triple weighted chess set for a surprisingly low price. The set is high quality, crafted in rosewood and solid chidar. The high triple weighting is unusual for this price and the overall quality is not compromised in any way. One of the best value items in our inventory. The board size for these chess pieces should ideally be with 2 inch squares - the B2003 would be very good.
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M2022 Globe Chess Set with 4.5 inch King
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.5 inch. Double Weighted 36g.
Another Globe masterpiece with larger King. The manufacture is a blending of the tradition of Staunton with the exotic middle eastern style. The king chess piece is a perfect height of 4.5 inches to compliment the atmosphere of the chess set. The board for this chess set should be with 1.75 inch squares. I just love that globe design - don't you?
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M2011 Canon Chess Set Sheesham
King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Double Weighted 35g.
Tradition mixed with Innovation and mixed more with Novelty in the Canon chess pieces. The most striking chess piece is the castle with it's classic shape turned into a cannon, but the other chess pieces compliment it. Aggressive huh? It's all.... well,... all ready for battle with four cannons to join in the war. I'm out of here! All the pieces have a chunky base with artful carvings. Notice how the Queen chess piece has a sash painted on her base almost like a skirt. The knight has a determined expression and pose. A striking set that says 'different' throughout. A rustic board with 1.5 inch or 1.75 inch individual squares will be suitable for this innovative example of a set of chess pieces.
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M2002 Mughal Aftab Fretwork Carved Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.4 inch Standard Weighted 26g
Innovation throughout! Made in high quality sheesham wood these chess pieces have a basis of traditional staunton with a twist on the style to give the Aftab design. We haven't seen this design in chess sets elsewhere. The chess set has significant attention to detail in their manufacture. The knight is the carrier of the Staunton flag but with differences. The set isn't appropriate for tournament play because of not adhering strictly enough to the Staunton chess style but retains enough of the design to be able to clearly distinguish between the pieces - the thinking behind the Staunton idea. The chess pieces shows intricacy in the carving of the faces, muscles and an important detail in quality chess pieces - the teeth. It's rare to see chess pieces with such detail at this price. The chess board for these chess pieces should be 1.5 inch squares.
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M2006 Baron Royal Chess Set
King Height 3.75 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Double Weighted 44g
One of our special designs - at 44g for the King this represents a well weighted unusual set of chess pieces that has an ornate design. Weighting matters. Cheap sets fail to have good auxiliary weighting which results in a unsatisfactory playing experience because of pieces falling over - not so with this double weighted chess design. All that thought into strategy and the pieces get knocked and you can't remember the positions (a handy technique of you are losing). This set of double weighted chess pieces are of high quality not just because of the weight but also through the extra detail in the pieces. The Staunton design is solidly retained but the ornate intricate detail gives these chess pieces a flavour rarely seen in Staunton circles. The board for this set should have 1.75 inch squares.
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M2010 Globe Chess Set with 3.5 inch King
Instead of traveling the world which is highly dangerous and very expensive, buy the Globe chess set instead. These are very interesting chess pieces. See the eyes and mouth of this cute globe style Knight. It must be the happiest chess piece in the world, standing proudly on top of it's innovative globe ball with it's mouth formed into a fetching grin. Misleading though - the grin says - 'Come on! Ya wanna piece of me, Ya want some of this...I'm ready for ya' The King is 3.5 inches high, and the chess pieces have some weighting. We love this set and believe you will too. The board should be a semi-rustic style with 1.5 inch squares.
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M4012 King Louis Classic Ebonised Chess Set
King Height 3.5 inch. Double Weighted.
Looking for a reasonably priced classic Staunton chess set with style? This could be your ideal choice. Note that the queens in particular follow the detail and style of chess sets in our luxury range. The ebonised finish gives the ultra-sharp contrast that many players prefer. This is a robust and good quality set that you will be proud to have on display. The board size for these chess pieces should be 1.75 inch squares.
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M2005 Royal Plus in Solid Sheesham Chess Set
King Height 3.75 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Double Weighted 31g.
A little more tradition please! Well, a little closer to it anyway. In the mid-priced section these chess pieces are among our favorite. They remind us of a totem pole. And no, I don't say that about every set. Just a few carved design lines seem to make a huge difference. These sheesham wood chess pieces have ornate carvings with an attractive, more traditional shape to compliment their creative design. The king chess piece is 3.75 inches in height with a base of 1.25 inches. The carvings cover the full height of the King and the piece has a curved symmetry that is really attractive. You'll be dancing around the chess set like a totem pole dancing for rain. The board for this set should have 1.5 inch squares.
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M2003 Coiled Orthodox Weighted Chess Set
King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.3 inch Double Weighted 54g.
This one has a kinda orthodox church look. An unusual set of chess pieces that we haven't seen elsewhere. Among the chess pieces, the King with it's large and prominent cross lies at one end of the spectrum whilst the pawns with an ornate shank lie at the other end. The Knights have a look on their faces and expression bound in their body pose that makes them appear ready to uncoil and come to life. We love the chess set - but please remember that when you're playing you're not attending church and don't have to sing hymns. You can sing The Beatles catalogue instead. The board for these chess pieces should be a rustic style with 1.5 inch squares.
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Few peple have chess sets in their household that are as fine as these lovely sets. The detail is evident and the quality obvious. These are not just a range of chess sets. We have looked carefully in sourcing this range to provide you with something worthwhile - you who are parting with your hard earned dollars and you who want to be sure that the product is worthy of that difficult parting. We will not dissapoint you. Our chess designs in this section are worth your time to look through and make the safe decision to buy piece of mind - to buy 'Baron'.