ChessBaron Quality Economy Hand Carved Chess Set Range
Every chess set in this range is handmade, low priced and is very high quality. Most are
staunton chess sets, generally identified by the queen with it's coronet and the horse figure as the knight (but watch
it! Ours have teeth!). These economy chess pieces are made by dedicated craftsmen and are highly detailed. Boards to suit
each chess set are found in the boards department and are priced to suit. The value for money
in detail and quality of every chess set in this handmade hand carved chess set range is very high.
(For Computer Chess: Chess Computers (Desktop) and Chess Computers (Handheld))
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E2028 Special Purchase. Deverell Economy 7 in 1 Games Compendium (Including Chess) Special Purchase - Made in China - King 1.5 inch - Cabinet 9 inch Wooden games compendium set with crafted wooden cabinet and beautiful inlaid chess and backgammon patterns. It features all the traditional Games you could wish for all housed neatly inside a wooden cabinet. At once Chess, on flipping the lid over there is an inlaid Backgammon board. Everything fits neatly inside the box when not in use.
Removing the lid reveals the contents of the box which is all nicely contained within the cabinet. The chess squares are each made up of 1 individual piece of wood each. Inside are dominoes, chess pieces, backgammon counters, dice and of course the all important deck of playing cards. The chess pieces are all made from solid wood and look great against the inlaid chess board. Unlike inferior sets the patterns of these 2 boards are made up from individual pieces of wooden inlay. The cabinet is made from solid wood and finished to a high standard. It is also tough and durable and intended to last for years of game playing. READ MORE...
E2005 Compact Magnetic Board and Piece Chess Set 5 inches by 2.5 inches High Quality Magnetic You'll be drawn to this as an example of chess sets. If you live in a compact space with no room for permanent display or you want to be able to play away, this magnetic chess set is an ideal choice for you. With board and box all in one, you won't be bored no matter where you are! READ MORE...
E2033 Special Purchase. Deverell Economy Larger 7 in 1 Games Compendium (Including Chess) Special Purchase - Made in China - King 2.8 inch - Cabinet 12 inch This solid wood games compendium set comprises of seven classic games in one: Chess, Backgammon, Poker, Draughts, Dominoes, Cribbage and Cards. The box is made from solid wood and features an inlaid chess board on the lid. On flipping the lid over there is an inlaid Backgammon board. Unlike inferior sets the patterns of these 2 boards are made up from individual pieces of wood inlay and make a stunning looking board. With the lid in place the box becomes an inlaid chessboard. The chess pieces are carved from solid wood and have felt on their bases to avoid scratching the inlays. The pieces are based on the traditional Staunton design that we are all familiar with. The contents of the set are all high quality game pieces and allow for a variety of games. A booklet is enclosed with the rules for each game. Solid wood chess pieces, resin dice, cards, and felt lined vinyl dice shakers are all included. The strong durable box is made from solid wood and will endure years of family use. On each corner of the box there are solid wooden feet for stable gameplay. The inlaid wooden lid is reversable. Flip it over and the backgammon board is revealed. READ MORE...
E2008 Compact Magnetic Chess Set The big brother of our E2005 set. This 7 inch by 3.5 inch chess set is about 50% bigger in terms of board size. Pieces are only a little larger. Whether for home, office (does anyone have lunch hours anymore?) or maybe on that long train commute, this set is all you need to laze away some spare time with a meaningful pursuit. READ MORE...
E2002 Cute Staunton Chess Set in Sheesham King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1.4 inch. Standard Weighted Standard weighted chess set in the traditional staunton style. A great set with generous proportions and made from Golden Rosewood, also known as Sheesham wood. This set comes in King sizes 3 inch, 3.5 inch and 3.75 inches. READ MORE...
T2018 10 inch x 5 inch Economy Travel Chess Set 10 Inch X 5 Inch Magnetic High Quality Chess set with defined pieces that stay in place whatever degrees rotation the board. Can be taken into space on your next moon visit, but could be a problem in the North Pole because of magnetism confusion. READ MORE...
E2001 Philippino Black Staunton Chess Set King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1.4 inch. Single Weighted 15g King. Balance 25% This is an ideal chess set for the new chess enthusiast. It is not only well priced, it is well made and won’t look out of place in the most up market of games room. Whether for a gift or for yourself, this set will last until you have checked enough mates to be able to write out a cheque for a new one. The board should have 1.5 inch squares. READ MORE...
E2003 Contemporary Modern chess set King Height 3 inch. Base Diameter 1 inch. Standard Weighted 14g. Whether you are in a converted warehouse in London or just a devotee of minimalism, this modern set is just the right chess set for you. Its clean lines provide a contemporary appeal that won't ruin your metro image by your admission that you actually do love to play chess (and if you don't, it makes a fabulous designer note!) An appropriate chess board for this chess set should be with 1.5 inch squares READ MORE...
E2006 Cute Staunton Chess Set in Sheesham 3.5 Inch King Height 3.5 inches, Standard Weighting. If you have ever wanted to be a knight in shining armour or just wished one would gallop up one day, this chess set's knight might not be the one for you? Surprised? Why? Well this one is just too cute for slaying dragons! It's more likely to make friends with it. The board selection should be with 1.5 inch squares READ MORE...
E2016 High Quality Travel Chess Set 6 inch X 12 inch Dimensions: 6 inch by 12 inch by 1.5 inch with squares of 1.5 inch. Weight 715g. This is a wonderful chess set for travel - especially if you plan to go as far as the antipodes since the magnetic pieces of this set can stand on their heads. No joke! Chess is a serious game after all and this is a set for the serious traveller. (Note: may not work at the North Pole but would be great for space travel) READ MORE...
E2004 Concave Staunton Chess Set King Height 3.5 inch. Base Diameter 1.25 inch. Slight Weighting at 42g. Balance 21.5% These chess pieces may weigh a little more than normal but these slimline pieces are still as attractive as ever. That swelt Chidar Queen reigns supreme in all her golden glory. If the Sheesham Queen ever loses her King, Oscar, she too might go perfectly gold with grief! The board for this chess set should be 1.5 inch or 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
E2019 Solid Rosewood Combination Chess Set King Height 3.25 inches, Diameter 1.25 inches Combination chess set with pieces along with board. The pieces of the chess set are well made with good detail in the design. The chess set measures 7 inches by 14 inches and has quality in the foldup case doubling as a board. The board is well rounded at the corners and is thick when folded. The colouring of the squares is attractive with a warm golden wood appearance. An excellent value chess set and board combination. READ MORE...
E2024 The Sidewinder Chess Set in Sheesham wood King Height 4 inch, Base Diameter 1.25 inch Filmed on location in the heart of the jungle (we think our photographer is really getting into this role!), with tutu's for each pawn, this chess set may have you taking cover for fear of cannibals. The carving is bespoke and individual - an amazing set for this price. Lines on the set are irregular, some bishops have smiles, some dont. A great chess set with a real theme along with strong staunton influence. No spears included. READ MORE...
E2007 Classic Staunton Double Weighted Chess Set Love me love my Knight. How could these boys ever compete against each other? If they are not brothers, they must be cousins! But all is fair in love and chess … even when you are playing with relatives and friends. The board for this chess set should be 1.5 inch squares. READ MORE...
E2010 American Staunton chess set with 3.75 inch King Who'a, there! Just look on the teeth on those Knights! That there ain't no grin ma'am, they mean business. Made of Sheesham and Chidar wood, as John Wayne said, "A horse is a horse, it ain´t make a difference what color it is." The board for the chess set should have 1.75 inch squares READ MORE...
E2012 Polish Staunton Chess Set in Sheesham Wood If you want a slightly different chess set but the minimalist look of the E2003 is a little over board, this Polish Staunton set might be just the choice for you. With a slightly retro look Bishop you'll wonder just how such a design could be attributed to so devout a country. No problem - it's an absolutely authentic 1950's Polish cleric look. True! "Miter" a sterotype lie? The board should have 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
E2021 Weebles No Wobble - Tiny Combination Chess Set Case 8.5 inches Square. King 1.6 inches High, King Weigth 10g Constructed in Golden Rosewood, this set is soooo cute. Remember the weebles - they wobble but don't fall down? Every little piece can be made almost horizontal, but just springs back into place. The pieces are not magnetised, but their base weighting to facilitate the bounce-back makes it seem as if they are magnetic. The case is quite luxurious, with velvet lining for each of the cute little pieces. A lovely chess gift for someone. READ MORE...
E2011 The Christina Classic Staunton Chess Set King Height 4 inch. Base Diameter 1.6 inch. Double Weighted 73g. You won't find this chess set elsewhere. A wonderful double weighted set, verging on triple, this set makes a wonderful gift for the male in your life. After all if he must ignore you for chess, then maybe looking at Christina, might get his mind back on the real game! The board size for the chess set should be 1.75 inch squares. READ MORE...
E2013 Weighted Russian Special Chess Set with 4.25 inch King King Height 4.25 inch. Base Diameter 1.5 inch. Double Weighted 51g. Balance 18.8% The Russian Aristocracy may be demised, but its hauteur lives on in this Russian chess set. The feminine curves of the Queen's skirt say "couture" with the King shyly following this flirtaeous design in his own stylish way. The board for this chess set should be 1.75 inch squares and would be suited by a rustic board style. READ MORE...
E2018 Philippino Staunton Chess Set in Sheesham wood 4.5 inch King - Heavily Weighted - Art Deco Style With an impressively sized King and equally distinctive graceful Queen, this Staunton chess design sets itself apart from the crowd. With a combination of both upward and downward curves, the entire chess set promotes a substantial presence that displays to advantage with any decor. The suggested board size for this chess set is a board with 1.75 inch squares. With the king measuring a remarkable 4.5 inches (~11.25 cm), unlike Woody, this set never has to say 'I failed to make the chess team because of my height.' READ MORE...
E2015 Russian Classic 3 inch King Chess Set King Height 3.25 inch. Base Diameter 1 inch. Standard Weighted 28g. If you prefer manly chins to ferocious teeth, the Knights of this Russian chess set are just your style. With glorious manes and apparent Russian reticent signaling unknown depths, it will take a couple of vodkas for these boys to open their mouths and start talking. The board size for the chess set should be 1.5 inch squares. READ MORE...
E2025 The Cobra Brass and Steel Chess Set King Height 2.75 inch, Base Diameter 0.8 inch, 2.25 oz Fairly small brass and steel chess set. The Knight takes the spotlight with it's Cobra pose ready to strike for the kill. 'Chess is difficult. You have to be prepared to kill people'. That well known chess phrase is often misunderstood. The killing is of one's own army - it's a game of sacrifice, sending one's own pieces to the slaughter. No wonder Kasparov has now entered Russian politics! The Cobra is ready - are you? READ MORE...
E2009 Staunton Popular Triple Weight Chess Set King Height 3.75 inch. Base Diameter 1.75 inch. Triple Weighted 88g. Balance 14.66% Three for the price of one always seems like a bargain and what could be a better price than this triple weighted chess set? You don't have to be a chess heavy weight to handle these grand pieces, clumsy is not a bad characteristic either! With a broad base and excellent "bottom", you won't be making questionable resignations with this 88g King while you reach for that glass of Merlot to help you fathom your next move.The pieces of the chess set are stable on the board through a wide base, so we recommend the board for the chess set should have 2 inch squares. READ MORE...
Economy chess sets need not be poor quality. We only have fine quality handmade chess sets and state of the art computer chess. All of
our sets come with an optional chess case recommended which significantly enhances the value of the chess set. When comparing prices
ensure the quality is also compared - ours are crafted by artisans with great care. They are cheap chess sets, but they are also high
quality hand made. Our economical chess set and chess computer range are excellent. We only have high quality chess sets.
These can be compared with reconsituted wood items that are mass produced, sold through superstores and are generally made in China -
except for a few specific items (the Deverell range) ours are handmade, made from solid wood (NOT reconsituted wood).
