Chess Sets

Here at Regency Chess we stock the largest selection of chess sets in the UK and Europe. Since 2008 we have been sourcing chess pieces and chess boards from the world’s finest producers, combining them together to create perfectly matched sets and making them available to our customers.

How we create the very best chess sets

The process of making a chess board is very different to making chess pieces. For this reason there are specialist manufacturers who, in some cases, will make one, but not the other. We source the bulk of our boards from Rechapados Ferrer in Spain who are one of the world’s best and most established producer, yet they don’t make a single chess piece.

We have combined these fine chess boards with chessmen from dedicated chess piece manufacturers and artisans to create some of the best chess sets available online. From our years of knowledge, and some trial and error, we can make the best match between board and pieces considering size, wood type, finish type (EG, Satin or Gloss) and price.

Extensive selection

We have twelve categories of chess set including Staunton, Lewis, themed, ornate and many more. We have arranged our huge selection of products in a way you can easily navigate to ensure you choose the right set for you.

Staunton, the essential choice

The vast majority of our range is Staunton chess sets. This became the gold standard of chess set design after it was launched in the mid 1800s. There is an incredible back story to how this amazing set came into being and quickly rose to become the number one design.

Since those days, millions of Staunton design sets have been created and sold throughout the world. This video tells the story of this amazing chess set.

Lewis, the Viking pieces that created a legend

The Lewis Chess Set is the second most popular and recognisable set in the world. Like the Staunton set there is an incredible back story to these pieces and they have become a legend in their own right. All of our Lewis sets are precise recreations of the original pieces which are worth millions of pounds.

Our extensive range of Lewis chess sets combines the most accurate reproduction pieces with a selection of excellent chess boards.

The materials used in chess set production and how they affect affordability

Our range includes sets made from wood, metal, marble, alabaster, crushed stone and resin. Wood is by far the most popular material and the most cost effective to craft or manufacture into sets (both boards and pieces). The type of wood has a dramatic effect on the price of the set and will also determine and colour, weight and feel.

You can learn more about the woods used on our woods guide page.

What to expect when ordering from The Regency Chess Company

All of our sets are warehoused in our dedicated UK based warehouse so you can be assured that as soon as you place your order it will be sent to you very quickly. We accept all credit and debit cards as well as PayPal and Klarna which allows you to pay in instalments.

We have sourced all our sets from the world’s finest producers so you can be assured of the very best quality at all times.

We have over 500 Google Reviews from our loyal customers. We offer the very best customer service and after care. We only use the well known couriers to deliver our sets and they are expertly packaged to ensure they arrive with you in perfect condition. If you are not happy for any reason just get in touch and we will be happy to refund you once your set is returned. Read more about our returns policy

• The best customer service
• The best chess sets
• Two year warranty
• Super fast worldwide delivery
• A great team

Chess Set frequently asked questions (FAQs)

You have so many sets to choose from, where do I start?

Our sets are organised into categories depending on the style. Size and budget are two things you should consider initially. A set that is too large for your home won’t be ideal. Also consider what the set will used for, serious chess playing or as an ornament. If you’re looking to play serious games then it must be a traditional Staunton set. As an ornament, you can choose. To make things easier we have all the sets listed by size and an advanced search function so you can narrow down your perfect set. We also have a small team of dedicated experts and we’re happy to talk you through the process. Get in touch and we’ll
be happy to help.

Is Staunton a brand of chess set & can I get a Staunton style board?

There never was a company called Staunton that made chess sets. The set got the name from the chess player Howard Staunton who endorsed the set when he saw it and realised how good it was for playing chess with. There is no board that specifically accompanied the set so the term only refers to the pieces. You can learn more about the incredible story of Staunton in this article.

Why do some of your chess sets have four queens?

There is a rule in chess whereby when you get a pawn to the opposite end of the board, you can turn it into a queen. This is known as a promotion. It is therefore possible to have more than one queen on the board of your side at the same time. In the past players would sometimes improvise by turning a rook on its head but with the extra queens you can add a real queen to the board. You can find out more on our chess rules page.