Boxwood Staunton nº5 chess pieces

Chess pieces of the most popular, standard and international model called Staunton. It is the model used in official competitions. Historically, these types of pieces were created due to the need to have universally recognizable pieces by any chess player in the world. This particular Staunton was a unique design by Indústrias del Ajedrez, manufactured for decades and which currently continues to be a reference in the world of chess. Some chess players call it the ‘Iberian’ model. This model has a very recognizable horse that stands out for its details, it is completely handmade with more than 30 different operations. In addition, it is made of boxwood, a wood that requires a lot of craftsmanship, since it is a shrub with a small diameter. To have pieces like these is to have a piece of chess history.