OfficialStaunton Reviews 466

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 82 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the products, often describing them as stunning, beautifully made, and exceeding expectations. The delivery service is frequently highlighted for its speed and efficiency, with many orders arriving promptly and well-packaged. Reviewers also appreciate the excellent service, noting the company's helpfulness and quick resolution of any issues. However, some customers experienced minor flaws in pieces, issues with packaging being too small or damaged, or received items that did not meet their aesthetic expectations. A few also noted discrepancies in board size or quality, such as uneven striations or veneer issues, and some found the return process for international customers inconvenient.

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Product

Users describe positive interactions with product, with many reviewers finding the chess sets to be stunning,... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention positive feedback about quality, consistently praising the high quality of the boards and... See more

Delivery service

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Order

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I posted a positive review on this company the other day, before the chess set arrived, so this is an addendum to that. Chess set arrived today and it is absolutely stunning, looks even better than... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Isle of Lewis chess set and Board has been excellently received as a Christmas present. One slight flaw in one of the pieces, and a call to Official Staunton, resulted in a replacement piece being... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve got to give this company a good review. I ordered an algebraic chess board and chess pieces which arrived very quickly after placing the order. One of the white knights was damaged and I asked t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently bought a British Special set from Staunton and must say my experience has been phenomenal! There was some damage to a few pieces in transit and some minor flaws around the sharp edges of s... See more


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Chess sets to buy at the Official Staunton chess store offering a huge selection to choose from with free UK mainland courier shipping. UK's finest chess shop


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

466 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Minor details dull the impression

The construction overall is fine. Some of the rooks have either got improperly cut crenellations with material still filling the gap, or one which has been cut too far and scored down the side slightly.

Also the packaging was too small for the board, so the adhesive of the envelope was stuck to the box which somewhat detracts from the presentation of the item as there are now bits of jiffy bag stuck to it.

6 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service and quality

I recently bought a British Special set from Staunton and must say my experience has been phenomenal! There was some damage to a few pieces in transit and some minor flaws around the sharp edges of some of the pieces. I contacted their sales team with a few photos and within a few hours they had informed me of dispatch and the next day I had the replacements at my door. Incredible customer service and the pieces are of the highest quality. Could not be happier.

3 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chess Lovers please support this business!

What a great company to interact with. There was a great selection of products available for all. Purchased a beginner set to introduce my daughter to chess. Delivery and service from Royal Mail left a lot to be desired, but Official Staunton were amazing. The set I ordered was not in keeping of my expectations so I contacted the team via email. Made contact with a delightful colleague, Carl, who clearly laid out all of my options and even sent me close up photos and links of alternative sets to choose from. A couple of days later, the new set arrived and will be enjoying it with my daughter. I certainly know where I will turn to in order purchase my next upgrade once she captures the chess bug. Thank you Official Staunton, you certainly have a new customer for life.

28 October 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

From your advertising I had assumed…

From your advertising I had assumed that the board was handmade in UK not an off the shelf purchase from Europe.

28 October 2025
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Reply from OfficialStaunton

Hi Judith,
Thank you for your feedback. To clarify, we’ve never stated that our chessboards or sets are made in the UK. If any of our products were UK-made, this would be clearly mentioned in the product description. The UK hasn’t produced chess sets or boards on any significant scale for many years — most are now manufactured in Europe or Asia. Our descriptions are always accurate and transparent about this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was sent a chessboard carry case that…

I was sent a chessboard carry case that was several sizes too large. I called the company several times but it was always on answerphone. I left a message with my number but have had no response. I do not want to ‘join’ Etsy to contact, I just want to contact Official Staunton to exchange this item for one that fits, so that I can give it to my grandson for his 21st birthday…now late, sadly.

26 October 2025
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Reply from OfficialStaunton

Just to clarify — Etsy, like Amazon, uses its own internal messaging system for all buyer–seller communication. This means correspondence must go through Etsy Messages rather than direct email, as this keeps everything linked to your order and covered by Etsy’s protection policies.

It appears the incorrect size was selected when the order was placed. Of course, we’re still happy to arrange an exchange for the correct size. Please send us a message through your Etsy order page (under “Purchases & reviews” → “Help with order” → “Message seller”), confirming the chessboard size you have, and we’ll guide you through the exchange process.

We’ll make sure this is resolved smoothly for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect!

Perfect! The set I ordered was everything I’d hoped for. Some pieces were sold out when I first ordered so there was a small delay. However, it was handled very professionally and the pieces were swiftly restocked. The set arrived in good time after I was informed of the restock.
Excellent!!

9 October 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

I’d wanted on of those sets with the drawers at each end and Parker pieces. The set is fine except the board is the wrong way round, with the black square right. I complained, but Staunton said it made no difference to the game and that some sets come opening horizontally and other vertically. Really! Be warned.

8 October 2025
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Reply from OfficialStaunton

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you were happy with the quality of the set overall. The board orientation is clearly described on our website, and we also sent two emails offering an exchange should you have preferred a different layout. As we didn’t receive a response, we assumed you were satisfied. We’re still happy to exchange the board if you’d like to arrange that. We always aim to communicate clearly and resolve any issues quickly and fairly for our customers

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The chess board is not the size…

The chess board is not the size advertised!

27 April 2025
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Reply from OfficialStaunton

Hi there — thanks for your review. We’ve checked your order from over two months ago and our records show the board supplied matches the size listed on the product page. A common mix-up is between overall board size and the playing area/square size, so if you believe there’s a discrepancy, please email a quick photo with a tape measure on the board and we’ll investigate right away. We didn’t receive any message from you at the time, but we’re still happy to help now and can arrange an exchange if the item differs from the advertised specification

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