Chess Set - Ornate Staunton Resin Chess Pieces on Beveled Ebony/Maple Chess BoardThe Staunton chess set is composed of a particular style of chess pieces used to play the game of chess. According to the rules of chess, this style is to be used for competitions. The journalist Nathaniel Cook is credited with the design, and they are named after the English chess master Howard Staunton. King's height is 4. 25" with a 1. 6" diameter. Chess board is a 17. 25" Ebony Maple Chess Board, Beveled Edge with 2" board squares.