HOUSE OF STAUNTON: THE CENTURION SERIES BLOOD ROSEWOOD CHESS SET - 4.0" KING

"A modified design of the original Staunton pattern Chess set that was produced by Jaques of London in 1849, it is the ideal Chess set for those interested in a high quality Chess set at an affordable price."

The House of Staunton is proud to offer the Centurion Series Chess set. A full tournament-sized Chess set, it features a 4.0" King with a 1.875"diameter base. The Chess pieces are hand carved by our master artisans and crafted out of the highest grade woods. The Chess pieces are heavily weighted with luxurious billiard cloth base pads and a beautiful finish. The design of the Centurion Series Chess set is an slight modification of the heirloom quality Collector Series Chessmen, allowing us to offer this quality Chess set at an affordable price. It has been crafted to replicate the design and proportions of the original Staunton pattern Chessmen, registered by Nathaniel Cook in March of 1849 and first manufactured by Jaques of London in September 1849. The distinctive feature of this set is the the open-mitered Bishop and Knight design, a truly royal steed designed by the Maestro, Frank A. Camaratta, Jr.

As with all of our Chess sets, the Centurion Series Chessmen exemplifies a perfect combination of distinct beauty and functionality. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of practical play while maintaining an elegance which has become the hallmark of a House of Staunton chess set. The design, quality and craftsmanship of this set is UNMATCHED by any set of Chessmen in its price range. Nothing even comes close!

The Chessmen are new and each set consists of 34 Chessmen, including four Queens.