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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 the pieces are as distinguishable as a normal staunton set. Or a more daring Lotus Carved - can you be that different? If you're looking for chess computers, try this link or in the US we also have computer chess too, and now also electronic chess in Canada.

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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! 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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X3053 Baggio Staunton Chess Set in Ebony
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.9 inch. Triple Weighted at 136g. Balance 12.5%
NEW! Ebony Staunton as a work of art! A mane for the knight that gives life to the piece and it's entouragea nd looking stunning in highest grade Ebony. 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) ebony, double queens, triple weighted and felted.
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X2054 Ebony Alexander Chess Set
King Height 4.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.7 inch. Triple Weighted at 80g. Balance 18%. Case Included
NEW! 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 chessplayers 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 a 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 Napolean 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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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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U4001 Huge Red and Fossil Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and free case
Case size 22 inch square, board is 21 inch, King height 3.75 inch
Weight of entire set pieces, board and case 38 lbs. King Height 3.75 inch. Total size 21 inch square. This is a truly special chess set, with matching onyx and marble pieces with a board made of marble. For those that appreciate the beauty of marble, hand carved to perfection, you will love the huge size of these pieces and board! Be careful....it may take two people to lift the velvet lined box! The pieces and board are truly impressive. We include a free containing case
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U3001 Huge Black and White Marble Chess set with Marble Chess Board and free case.
Case size 22 inch square, board is 21 inch, King height 3.75 inch
Weight of entire set pieces, board and case 38 lbs. King Height 3.75 inch. Total size 21 inch square. A truly special chess set, with matching onyx and marble pieces with a board made of marble. For those that appreciate the beauty of marble, hand carved to perfection, you will love the huge size of these pieces and board! Be careful....it's heavy - it may take two people to lift the velvet lined box! The pieces and board are truly impressive. We include a free containing case
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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 1.75 inch or 2 inch squares.
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X2011 Exotic Christina Chess Set in Camel Bone
King Height 3.8 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Weight 47g.
This luxury chess set is similar to the Kings Cross but a little more ornate and exotic. The set has a distinct appeal and is very detailed in it's markings. The material is camel bone - the distinction of this material results in an admirable luxury chess set. The King is 3.75 inch high and the pieces have a good natural weighting to them. The design of the rook in this luxury chess set is especially noteworthy with a gradient on the torso that is well proportioned and attractive, with much detail. The pieces also have bases fitted with felt. The exotic is a good example of luxury chess sets. Expect some imperfections on genuine bone chess sets, wear amd scars from bone mark the material as authentic from the real product - real bone, rather like a sea pearl against a cultured pearl. The board for this set should have squares 1.75 inch, of which we have a good selection in the boards section
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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 dont 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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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 inch squares to allow space for the tall king.
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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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U2006 Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and Free Case
Case size 17 inch square, board is 16 inch, King height 3.25 inch
This is a truly special chess set, with matching onyx and marble pieces with a board made of marble. For those that appreciate the beauty of marble, hand carved to perfection, you will love the unique cross that this King wears as he conquers his enemies. The pieces and board are truly impressive, quite heavy. We include a containing case.
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U2008 Large Fossil and Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and Free Case
Case size 16 inch square, board is 15 inch, King height 3 inch
Here's your chance to own a slightly larger version of something that is 350 million years old! This beautiful set of pieces and matching board are made of marble and fossil stone and the material reflects the long ago lives of sea creatures that called the sea floor their home. This set of pieces and board comes in it's own containing case, so it's perfect to give as a gift. An affordable and unique way to play the game of chess!
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U2009 Green and White Onyx and Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and Free Case - Large
Case size 17 inch square, board is 16 inch, King height 3.25 inch
Matching marble and fossil pieces with board made of marble in green and white. For those that appreciate the beauty of marble, hand carved to perfection, you will love the unique cross that this King wears as he conquers his enemies. These pieces and board are very impressive, quite heavy, and come with a lovely velvet case included.
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U2011 Black and White Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and Free Case - Large
Case size 17 inch square, board is 16 inch, King height 3.25 inch
Large Black and White version of the marble chess set series. This one comes in black and white marble and is complete with a black and white marble board. Superb quality marble - very heavy, larger size and everything included in the price. We also include a free containing case.
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X2040 Flavius Josephus Chess Set in Steel and Copper
King: Height 4 inch. Base Dia 1.3 inch. Very Heavy 5oz
New! Looking for something distinctive that really makes a individual statement? Here's a very heavy metal chess set that really stands out. Modelled from archeological finds, the Judean historian Josephus had a collection of goblets that this set is modelled after - perfect material for a chess set because of the variety in design making up the different pieces. Unusually the King and Queen pieces both have unscrewable caps. The set also trumps any other shot glass chess set we've ever seen. This is a shot glass chess set with distinction - and is obviously not glass - it's made in copper and steel. A great chess set!
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M2019 Concentric ball bud rosewood Chess Set King 3.50 inch
Once again we have a beautiful example of a set that is just a perfect blend of staunton and a clever bit of imagination. Isn't this great? The Concentric is a twist on the traditional Staunton style to produce chess men that are solidly different than general sets of chess pieces available. The King stands 3.5 inches high. Each piece is dominated by the design of the concentric ball in the middle of the piece - they are quite unique. And I love the expression on the knight's face. Very chiseled and looking very focused. The quality of the manufacture is also very good with the carving of the piece sections very intricate leaving a robust rustic appearance. The board for this set of chess pieces should have 1.5 inch squares.
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U2007 Fossil and Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and Free Case
Case size 13 inch square, board is 12 inch, King height 2.5 inch
Here's your chance to own something that is 350 million years old! This beautiful set of pieces and matching board are made of marble and fossil stone and the material reflects the long ago lives of sea creatures that called the sea floor their home. This set of pieces and board comes in it's own containing case, so it's perfect to give as a gift. An affordable and unique way to play the game of chess!
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U2010 Black and White Marble Chess Set with Marble Board and Free Case.
Case size 13 inch square, board is 12 inch, King height 2.5 inch
Black and White version of the marble chess set series. This one comes in black and white marble and is complete with a black and white marble board. Superb quality marble - very heavy and everything included in the price. We include a free containing case.
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M2013 Millenium Fret Tower Chess Set
An understated example of chess design - see the cute little knight. The Millenium Chess pieces take the Staunton style and give it a tweak. The chess pieces are robust and have an excellence of workmanship that is innovative. See how the Knight smugly sits on top of his personal column, knowing that he moves uniquely. 'I can jump over other pieces - can you?' The pieces have similarities to the Mughal aftab fret work chess pieces in their ornate nature, but have not soo much of an eastern flavour but one tinged with the modern era. The board for these chess pieces should be a rustic 1.5 inch square chess board.
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M2011 Canon Chess Set Sheesham
Back to unusual chess sets. 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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M2021 Lotus Carved Chess Set in Bud Rosewood
King Height 4.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Standard Weighted 18g.
Special Limited Time Pricing! 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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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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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.