Staunton Chess Pieces Design And Its Features The Staunton Chess pieces design is a renowned style of chess pieces created in 1849 by Nathaniel Cook and attributed to English Chess master Howard Staunton. His style of set was first made available by Jaques of London in 1849, and it quickly became the standard. The set style and its variations have been used around the world since. The Staunton chess pieces are known for their simple and elegant aesthetic, ensuring easy recognition and differentiation between pieces during gameplay. The Staunton pieces broadly resemble columns with a wide molded base. Knights feature the sculpted head and neck of a horse. Kings, the tallest pieces, top the column with a stylized crown topped with a cross pattée symbolizing its importance. Queens are slightly smaller than kings, and feature a coronet topped with a tiny ball, mirroring her powerful role. Rooks feature stylized crenellated battlements, embodying their ability to control open files and b
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