About Staunton Europe No. 3 Weighted Chess Pieces Black

Staunton Europe No. 3 Weighted Chess Pieces Black are high-quality wooden pieces built for smooth, confident play. Each piece is weighted internally for better stability on the board—heavy enough to feel secure, but balanced so moves still feel fast and natural.

The set includes extra queens for both colors, so promotions are simple (and you don’t need to improvise mid-game). You can also choose the finish that best fits your style and lighting: matte for a calm, low-glare look, or glossy for a more polished, display-ready feel.

Why players like this set

• Internally weighted pieces for stable, controlled play

• Clean, readable Staunton Europa No. 3 design

• Extra queens included (one per color) for easy promotion

• Choice of matte or glossy finish

• Felted bases help protect the board and improve glide

• Premium presentation box for storage and gifting

Choose your finish

• Matte: reduced glare, understated look

• Glossy: brighter contrast, more “showcase” appearance

What’s included

• 32 chess pieces (natural + black)

• 2 extra queens (one per color)

Specifications

Detail	Specification
Style	Staunton Europe No. 3
Color	Natural / Black
Material	Guatambu wood
Weighting	Internally weighted
King height	78 mm
Finish options	Matte or glossy
Base felt	Beige felt (natural pieces) + black felt (black pieces)
Extras	Extra queen included (one per color)

Presentation

• Pine wooden box with a sliding lid

• Special packaging designed for these weighted pieces