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We love Staunton because we are chess purists. We play the game regularly. But if you don't play tournaments, why not choose a tweak on the regular staunton style? All our sets are based on the Staunton design, but many have twists that really make the design stand out and say 'discerning' in many ways. Take the flagship Ultimate Knight Chess Set which just brings tears to our eyes for majesty and beauty of design. Ya can't play tournaments with it - but you can distinguish the pieces just the same as with any other staunton. Or a more daring Lotus Carved - can you be that different?

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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. 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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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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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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M2031 Philippino Staunton - 6 inch King Chess Set
New Model!This product from Chess Baron:Gosh - 6 inches? Eeek - what's the weather like up there buddy? The 6 inch king takes the spotlight, but notice other aspects of the chess pieces too. The base of the king chess piece is small enough to be accommodated on a board with individual squares of 1.75 inches although if you prefer 2 inches that would be good too. The design of the King and Bishop chess pieces are highlighted by a series of mid discs, kind of Jupiter-esque. The Philippino style of chess piece comes through strongly in the rounded bases, which is strongest in the knight as it offsets it's handsome sleek top. The Rook's button-tiered style make this chess piece complement the set well. Playing chess with pieces that have some height is an enjoyable experience. With this set and it's 6 inch king, the board doesn't need to take up too much room, with a suggested 1.75 inch squares or maximum of 2 inches.
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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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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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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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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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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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Unusual chess sets

We hope you enjoyed these more unusual examples of Baron chess sets. If you want to be different - buy an unusual set from the Chess Baron, these are wonderful sets that just say 'discerning' all over them. The detail is similarly strong as the more traditional flavor of chess sets that are available from many chess stores in North America - these designs are not generally available from many places - and are therefore especially desirable. I hope you enjoyed the browse, and that you will make a choice for quality - a choice of a Baron.