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I’ve got to give this company a good review. I ordered an algebraic chess board and chess pieces which arrived very quickly after placing the order. One of the white knights was damaged and I asked t... See more
I recently bought a British Special set from Staunton and must say my experience has been phenomenal! There was some damage to a few pieces in transit and some minor flaws around the sharp edges of s... See more
Official staunton's Winchester chess set is a beautifully made chess set. The pieces are sizeable, well weighted and detailed - especially the knights - and are of very high quality. The chess set I o... See more
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Chess sets to buy at the Official Staunton chess store offering a huge selection to choose from with free UK mainland courier shipping. UK's finest chess shop
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3 GARNERS LANE, WHIXALL, SY13 2NF, WHITCHURCH, United Kingdom
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Excellent quality chessboard.
I’m really happy with this lovely Chessboard. It is really well built and of high quality. It has alternate wood and mother of pearl squares which look great. It has small pads on the four corners of the base to protect any surface it will sit upon. It also comes with a sturdy storage bag to protect it when not in use.
31 July 2025
Great service and a wonderful set
Great service and a wonderful set. Recommended seller! Also a great extra gift.
2 August 2025
We have a Staunton set from decades…
We have a Staunton set from decades ago. I didn’t realise the pieces I chose were not similarly weighted and bigger.
28 July 2025
Reply from OfficialStaunton
Thank you for your review. The pieces you purchased are accurately described on our website, including their size and weight. Older Staunton sets from decades ago were often weighted with lead, which is no longer used for health and safety reasons. Modern sets use alternative materials for weighting, offering stability while maintaining safety and craftsmanship
Beauty on a budget.
I had a great experience purchasing a Chessboard set, with a discount code on their own website. Bringing a £65 chessboard set to around £55.
The chessboard was beautifully crafted, the chess pieces were not aesthetically fantastic, but for the price I paid they were amazing, the pieces were weighted and felt nice to hold.
27 July 2025
This is a very high quality chess and…
This is a very high quality chess and checkers set, I am very pleased with it
27 July 2025
Birthday present
The chess set came in good time as it was a birthday present.
It was a very nicely boxed chess set and well made, nice folding box/chess board and holds all the pieces really nice.
Very nice looking and well made.
30 June 2025
Looks good, well priced, slightly damaged on arrival.
Pieces look and feel great.
The board had a few scuffs on it and one of the joins at the corner isn't quite flush.
But for the price pretty happy with it.
6 July 2025
Thank you! Fantastic product coupled with…
Fantastic product coupled with brilliant customer service. An excellent shopping experience!
2 July 2025
5 Stars
5 Stars. Excellent customer service. Fast delivery of product. Well packaged. Lovely quality Chess pieces and board. I purchased the Winchester chess set. Recommended.
30 June 2025
Great quality products / Excellent Customer Service
These chess products are the best quality available. Customer service is also excellent. Thank you Staunton!
21 June 2025
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Looks very good
Looks very good, but I feel the veneer is quite poor, which is even broken/chipped in one place.
Would have included an image but doesn't seem to be that option here.
5 June 2025
Incredible customer service
We had our board arrive with slight damage and they sorted it immediately without any issue. New board arrived and looks great. I’m really happy with the response and the company as a whole
5 June 2025
Really pleased with the pieces I…
Really pleased with the pieces I ordered as usual the service was great the pieces were well packed…five stars
4 June 2025
No problems or complaints
No problems or complaints. Easy to order, delivered promptly, well packaged. Lovely chess set and board. Highly recommended to all.
1 June 2025
Amazing Service!
Delivery was next day with no issues. Everything in perfect condition, thank you!!
6 May 2025
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