Chess sets from the UK's finest chess shop, The Regency Chess Company.
Welcome to the Regency Chess Company, suppliers of the UK's finest chess sets, chess boards, chess pieces, chess books and accessories. Our ever expanding range of products covers everything from tiny travel chess sets through to exclusive sets of Staunton Chess Pieces that are hand crafted to the highest possible standards.
The Patrick Moore Chess set
The Regency Chess Company is delighted to have been involved in the supplying of a custom chess set to Sir Patrick Moore. The set was presented by King Edward School of Bath who initiated the project after they spoke to Patrick to arrange a visit.
Patrick told the school that he loved to play chess but had trouble with his arthritis which resulted in him knocking the pieces over. He wanted a large pegged set, something that's not commercially available.
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Luxury Chess Sets
Our range of luxury chess sets is constantly growing, this month we have added three more sets of luxury chessmen and set up a whole new sub section of the site that is dedicated to fine luxury chess pieces. All of the sets in the luxury section have been chosen for their design beauty and extremely high quality.
Buying a set of luxury chess pieces should result in 100% satisfaction, everything from the grade of the wood, the uniformity of the pieces and the final polishing should be without defect or compromise. If you take away any of these essential ingredients you have a sub standard set which is not worthy of the 'L' word.
The Regency Chess Company will only stock luxury sets that make us excited when we see them, hold them and admire them. More luxury sets are on their way to us and throughout 2009 the new product section will be expanding significantly.
Chess Set Combinations
Our new product section features a range of chess set deals that combine some of our most popular chess pieces & chess boards. Choosing to buy your chess set as a combination bundle means you can guarantee a good match in terms of size and design. We have also made available significant cost savings when buying your chess set as a bundle deal. More chess set combinations will be added in comings weeks and months which will make The Regency Chess Company the easiest place to choose your next chess purchase.
Old English Elite Series Staunton Chess Men
We are proud to be the sole UK retailers of this fine set of chess men. This is the latest design from the third generation of one of the worlds most prolific families of chess set designers. This set takes the traditional Staunton design to the next level. The shanks exhibit superb curves which add to the elegance of this beautiful new design. Every piece pays tribute to the old English origins of the Staunton design and is expertly crafted in solid ebony & boxwood. Own an exclusive piece of history, production is limited to just 25 sets per year. These sets are available exclusively through Regency Chess Company.
Chess Books
Our range of chess books is constantly growing. We currently stock 28 high quality chess titles that are aimed at improving your game. We have titles suitable for beginners through to advanced club level players. New titles include Rampant Chess by Geoff Chandler and Keith Ruxton, Beat the Kid by Jan Markos and Streetfighting Chess by Andrew Burnett.
We are delighted to be stocking all the latest chess book titles from Quality Chess LLP, a publisher of excellent books who are based in Scotland. Be sure to check out our growing range of chess publications.
Natural Wooden Chess Set
Wooden chess sets are available with an abundance of choice, our best selling folding chess set is the 12 inch ebony, boxwood and rosewood set. What makes this set unique is that it is made entirely from natural wood & materials. No varnishes or lacquer have been applied to the wood what so ever. The rosewood frame and solid ebony top have been hand polished to an excellent standard meaning that lacquering is not required to add that magic sheen.
Think of this chess set as the healthy option, no artificial sweeteners or flavorings have been added. Only the finest woods have been used and crafted to perfection. The result is a fragrant wood smell that becomes evident the moment you take it out of the box. One of our customers described the board as 'exquisite' we couldn't agree more.
Down Head Staunton Chess Pieces
One of the best selling sets of chess men are the Downhead series. These chess pieces have been receiving excellent feedback from customers. Fashioned in the classic Staunton style from graded hardwoods and single weighted. Despite the low price point of these chess men they have been crafted to an extremely high standard.
We have sourced them from a supplier who never compromises on the quality and finish of their chess pieces. The end result is a truly excellent set of pieces at an amazing price. Currently available in Golden Rosewood (Sheesham) they have proved so popular that ebonized and rosewood versions have been commissioned and will be on sale shortly.
Whitewood Travel Chess Sets
The end of 2008 saw the release of the white wood travel chess sets in the UK. The Regency Chess Company is pleased to be the sole importers of these excellent chess sets. Collaboration between Regency and an emerging chess workshop in India has resulted in a fantastic range of chess sets that defy the cost to quality ratio. The range starts at just £14.99 for a seven inch set that despite it's modest price point has still been crafted with great care and attention. All the white wood sets are 100% solid wood with no composites or MDF used in the construction. A cocktail of woods including Sheesham, Maple, Boxwood and Whitewood has been used and classic Staunton chess men are featured throughout.
Lack of wastage equals better value, thats one of the concepts behind the development of these sets. By manufacturing the sets in 7, 10, 12 and 14 inches the chess workshop can keep waste and off cuts to an absolute minimum. This keeps the price low, makes good ecological sense and results in a wide choice of sizes for our customers to choose from. During the Christmas shopping season of 2008 these sets were extremely popular and the feedback received from customers has been very very encouraging.
