Chess Sets From The UK's Finest Chess Shop
The Regency Chess Company is the UK's foremost retailer of high quality chess sets, chess pieces, chess boards, chess timers and backgammon sets. You have arrived at the United kingdom's most regarded and respected chess supplier who boasts a massive range of the finest grade chess products.
Our complete product repertoire is in stock at our UK located warehouse ready for instant dispatch and next day delivery. Our products are imported from all around the world & we also ship globally and offer a free delivery option within the UK mainland.
Please fax your order to 01373 465178 or e-mail to schools@regencychess.co.uk
Our Customer ShowroomOur recently expanded and refurbished sales studio has allowed us to implement a comprehensive retail showroom open to our customers Monday through Friday. We have a huge selection of chess and backgammon sets on demonstration which will caters for all tastes and budgets. So why not pay us a visit today and buy from Britian's largest chess set retailer.Find out more - including opening times, location and contact details. |
Video - Chess Piece Size Guide
In response to customer's requests, we have produced a collection of simple, informative movies outlining some important aspects to consider when purchasing a set. This particular video looks at matching the correct size chess pieces and board.
This video will play on all the latest Internet Browsers, inlcuding Firefox 4, IE9, Safari 3 and Google Chrome.
Giant Garden Games
Now that spring is here the need to get out on the garden is ever present, the smell of freshly cut grass wafts through our open windows while the sun beams down on the cars being washed on the drive way. A sure sign that the days are longer, neighbours are chatting over the fence again, spring is here and summer is on it's way. Now that The Regency Chess Company has begun stocking a range of outdoor chess sets you can enjoy your favourite game in the fresh air. We have added a selection of durable outdoor chess games and a draughts set too. We have always said that no home should be without a set, but need to extend the statements to gardens too. If you are looking for other very high quality additions to your garden then we highly recommend Heritage Gardens Ltd, a UK based retailer of high end garden furniture and buildings.
Travel Chess
Our range of travel chess sets is without doubt the best in the UK. We stock travel sets in a huge variety of sizes, from just 5 inches right up to 14 inches. Many of our travel games are unique to The Regency Chess Company and are only available through us or our authorized outlets. We stock both magnetic and non magnetic sets and our range features over twenty five different styles and sizes. All of these sets are stocked in our UK warehouse for immediate dispatch.
New Chess Boards
We recently added two new styles of chess board to our huge range. The first is a very high quality black anegre and maple board that has been finished in a stunning gloss lacquer. These boards are available in sizes from around eighteen inches up to over twenty three inches. The second is a brand new design of chess board and is exclusive to The Regency Chess Company. It features black anegre squares and a rich brown palisander border. Like the black boards this is finished in a gloss lacquer and available in four different sizes. Both boards feature fine inlaid veneers and have been manufactured in Europe to a very high standard of precision and quality.
The Antique Reproduction Chessmen
We have added two pre Staunton designs to our collection of fine luxury chessmen. The St. George and the Northern Upright - both presented in ebony and boxwood. These two designs were common place before the Staunton chess pieces become and standard choice for most chess players. Our reproduction sets are precise and exact copies of the originals and have been crafted to a standard that exceeds all expectations.
The third set of exact reproductions is our Reykjavik chessmen, named after the town where the world's most famous chess match took place in 1972. We are of course talking about the game between American Bobby Fischer and the Russian Boris Spassky. These chessmen are an exact and precise reproduction of the very same chessmen used in the famous game. Presented with a certificate of authenticity and deluxe storage case.
Video - Setting Up
In reaction to customer requests, we have produced a collection of simple, informative movies outlining some important aspects to consider when purchasing a chess set.
This video simply covers the setting up of your game, plain and simple. Look out for more videos in the future.
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The Bath Chess Set

It's been a long time in the making, but our flag ship product is now in stock and on sale. The Bath Chess Set is a unique set of super luxury chessmen that have been designed around three key elements. The design encompasses elements of Staunton and pre-Staunton designs such an Northern Upright but takes most of it's fundamental design cues from classic Georgian architecture in the historical city of Bath.
The result is a chess set of resounding beauty, perfect preparations and absolutely divine quality. Made only from the finest exotic hardwoods and presented in a solid wooden casket, these chessmen are the ultimate collectors dream.
The set is produced as a limited edition with only fifty sets in production world wide.
Small Luxury Chess Sets
Our range of luxury chess pieces is by far the best in the United Kingdom, probably Europe. One thing that pretty much all luxury chessmen have in common is their size and scale. You will see that on most chess retailing websites the luxury pieces come with a minimum four inch king. Generally speaking size matters, and customers buying luxury chess sets want something quite grand that's going to make a big impression.
We have, however received repeated requests from customers to supply top quality luxury chessmen in smaller sizes so that they can place them on smaller boards. Not everyone has space in their home to display the huge chess boards required to accommodate large luxury chessmen. We have started by introducing our superb Sovereign series with a three inch king and our Sandringham series with a 2 and a half inch king size. These pieces can be placed on boards of nineteen and seventeen inches respectively. So, if you want the best quality chessmen money can buy, but want something smaller than usual, our range of small luxury chess sets is the perfect solution.
Chess Rules Download
We have complied a very simple and concise printable single page of the rules of chess.
We believe this printout is a great resource for any beginners or players who need a quick refresher after years of abstinence from the beautiful game!
Click on the icon to the left to download an adobe pdf file of the rules of chess now.
Patrick Moore, The Chess Enthusiast
The Regency Chess Company is thrilled 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.
It is with the upmost regret and sadness to hear that Sir Patrick, aged 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday the 9th December. May all of us at The Regency Chess company wish his family and close friends our sinsere condolences.
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The UK's best online chess shop can have your chess set delivered to your London address in just twenty four hours. Our express courier delivery is just £5.99. The biggest and best range of very high quality products, in stock and ready for immediate dispatch. Avoid disappointment on the high street and order today from the UK's finest chess supplier.
We have the biggest selection of high quality sets available. Next day delivery and free shipping available. Prices start from just £9.99 and go over £3000. All of our stock is warehoused in our purpose built facility in the UK and is available for immediate dispatch. Our items are imported from all over the world, we bring the finest quality chess products to your doorstep here in the UK.
If you are looking to buy a hand painted chess set our range of superb SAC hand painted themed chess pieces are perfect. In stock for immediate dispatch and free or next day shipping these chessmen are the perfect collectable gift item. The range of SAC chess pieces have become legendary over the last twenty years and is now a brand known for its superb design and outstanding quality.
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“ Excellent service and quality. The Briarwood chess board that I order is excellent quality and arrived on time, I would certainly recommend the Regency Chess Co. for its service. ”
Paul Burke
“ Nice chess set, promptly delivered, well packaged.. Kept informed of progress of order - very happy. ”
Will Seddon
“ 28 April 2012 Very serious seller and fast sending to France. Tres beau materiel, extremement bien emballe et rapidement envoye en France. Merci! ”
PG
“ Excellent set, excellent service! Dal Negro backgammon set arrived. Its a great product...Thx a lot Julian. ”
Chris
“ Chess world champion! Great quality and price - and superb customer service. I would not hesitate to use you again and to recommend you. Thanks! ”
Tim Hunt
“ I rang and ordered on monday, and received the beautiful set on Tuesday ”
Vanda
“ Thanks! My husband hasnt opened the set yet, as his birthday's still a week away, but I'm sure he'll love it. He has no idea what the funny shaped package is! ”
Emma
“A1 service. excellent service from a professional company, would recommednd them to anybody. ”
Ann Hargaden
“ Quality, Style and Customer Care in a box I received my Lewis Chess set with a Walnut board for my birthday (in my 40's) and all I could think was how lucky I was. It couldn't have been more perfect. ”
Roj