Chess Pieces
Quality Chess Pieces For Sale
Chess pieces come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials and designs. Purchasing wooden chess pieces without a chessboard allows you to have more control of the overall aesthetic of your chess set. Typically you will purchase all 32 chessmen at one time, however, you can also purchase varying individual chess pieces for sale to create a truly unique chess combination.
Here at Chessmaze UK, we stock a large variety of chess pieces for sale. We house variations of chess piece materials and styles, so you can be sure to find something to fit your budget and style in our catalogue. We stock everything from the Isle Of Lewis to chessmen to the sough-after Staunton chess pieces, as well as our luxury chess piece range, we stock a large range of economy chess pieces including plastic and wooden pieces. If you are unsure of what chess pieces will suit your chessboard, then speak with one of our dedicated professionals online who are on hand to assist with your every need.
What Makes Wooden Chess Sets So Popular?
Traditional chess sets feature six different types of chess pieces as listed below:
King, Queen, Bishop, Knight, Rook (or Castle) and Pawn.
How Many Chess Pieces Are There In Total?
In a complete chess set, there are 32 chess pieces, 16 on each side. Each side of the board consists of the below (per player):
1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Bishops, 2 Knights, 2 Rooks, 8 Pawns.
Some complete sets offer 34 pieces as they often come with two additional Queens for Pawn promotion.
What Styles Of Chess Pieces Are Available?
There are so many variations of chess pieces available, they come in different materials and styles, from contemporary to traditional.
While more often than not, they are crafted out of fine wood – including oak, mahogany, ebony, and even pine – there are many varying materials available depending on the style and aesthetic you are after, which will help you decide what material to go for.
Hand-Made Wooden Chess Pieces
Wooden chess pieces are sought after for they are both visually pleasing and have great durability.Usually, the high-end chess pieces will be crafted using quality, choice woods. They are more luxurious, with beautifully intricate details.
At Chessmaze UK, our range of chessmen includes a catalogue of quality wooden chessmen crafted by only the best artisans across the globe.
Plastic & Resin Chess Pieces
With resin chess pieces only costing a fraction of the price of woods, it is easy to see why they are becoming more and more popular. Resin chess pieces area greater quality than alternative types of plastic chess pieces, which means that resin is slightly more pricey than generic plastic pieces.Staunton Style Chessmen
We all know that the most popular style of chess piece is the style of Staunton. Staunton chess pieces offer a wonderfully traditional take on chessmen and are a favourite amongst collectors and novices alike. The chessmen are recognised by many due to their design that came to life in 1849. The Staunton design is the only style of chess pieces that are accepted to be used in official chess tournaments across the globe.Magnetic Chess Pieces
Travel chess pieces are wonderful to have for the avid traveller or daily commute to work. They are often economical, light and magnetic, which makes them a delight to bring on journeys. If you are travelling and you would like to enjoy a game of chess whilst you are away, these portable travel chess sets would be the perfect combination for you. Travel chess pieces are more about practicality than beauty.
At Chessmaze UK, our catalogue of travel chess pieces includes a wonderful range of magnetic, wooden, and even cardboard travel chess sets.
What Are the Most Beautiful Handcarved Chess Sets?
If you're interested in playing the traditional game of chess with wooden pieces, you've come to the right place. While you can buy many different sets of wooden pieces, you may be wondering what sets are the most beautiful. There are many benefits to using wooden pieces, from the aesthetics of the game to its resale value. Listed below are a few of these benefits. Here are the advantages of using wooden chess pieces.
Antique chess sets with matte finishes work best with wooden pieces. But, if you're looking for a contemporary look, try metal chess pieces. They're typically made of brass or other metals, and complement different types of wooden chess boards. Although they're a bit more expensive than wooden pieces, they tend to last for many years. A great chess set can easily cost you a couple of hundred pounds.
Despite its relative scarcity, ebony chess pieces are still a favourite among aficionados. Pure ebony has hardly any grain and is jet black in colour. Ebony is also a high-quality wood that is suited for heirloom chess sets. Rarer wood, Crimson Rosewood, has a reddish tone. It can be extremely expensive but is a rare and valuable item.
Aside, from Boxwood, chess pieces are made of different materials, including rosewood, maple, ebony, and ebony. Wooden chess pieces can be highly valuable and can be used to display in a living room. On the other hand, plastic chess pieces are cheaper and easier to use, which makes them a good choice for chess training and tournaments. This is why so many people are turning to wood chess pieces to play this classic game.
